Municipal code
Sacramento Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Sacramento, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-09-30
- Contents
- 24 articles · 5,714 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Sacramento
Contents
- Article I — Introductory
- Article II — Powers
- Article III — The City Council
- Article IV — Mayor
- Article V — City Manager
- Article VI — Other Appointive Officers
- Article VIII — Certain Departmental and Personnel Provisions
- Article IX — Fiscal Administration
- Article X — Elections
- Article XI — Initiative, Referendum, Recall
- Article XII — Redistricting
- Article XIII — Franchises, Licenses, Permits, Leases and Sales
- Article XIV — Public Contracts and Supplies
- Article XV — Boards, Commissions and Agencies
- Article XVI — Provisions Miscellaneous
- Article XVII — Sacramento City Employees' Retirement System
- Article XVIII — Impartial and Binding Arbitration for Police Department Employee Disputes
- Article XIX — Impartial and Binding Arbitration for Fire Department Employee Disputes
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Title 2
Overview- Chapter 2.04
- Chapter 2.08
- Chapter 2.12
- Chapter 2.18
- Chapter 2.20
- Chapter 2.22
- Chapter 2.24
- Chapter 2.28
- Chapter 2.32
- Chapter 2.48
- Chapter 2.50
- Chapter 2.53
- Chapter 2.56
- Chapter 2.58
- Chapter 2.60
- Chapter 2.62
- Chapter 2.64
- Chapter 2.76
- Chapter 2.80
- Chapter 2.84
- Chapter 2.86
- Chapter 2.88
- Chapter 2.92
- Chapter 2.96
- Chapter 2.100
- Chapter 2.104
- Chapter 2.110
- Chapter 2.112
- Chapter 2.114
- Chapter 2.116
▸Chapter 2.124
Overview- Article I — In General
- Article VII — Employees Transferred to County
- Article I — In General
- Article II — Membership Under Former (1970) Charter Section 173
- Article III — Miscellaneous Membership Under Former (1970) Charter Section 175.1
- Article IV — Safety Members Under Former (1970) Charter Section 175.13
- Article V — Equal Shares Members Under Former (1976) Charter Sections 302 et seq
- Article VI — Section 399 Plan
- Article VII — Employees Transferred to County
- Article VIII — Governmental Employees Transferred to City
- Article IX — Increase in Retirement Benefits
- Article X — Social Security Coverage
- Article XI — Collection of Members and City Contributions
- Article XII — Administration, Investment and Fiscal Management Board
- Article XIII — Retirement System Manager
- Article XIV — Retirement Hearing Commission
- Article XV — Optional Allowances Upon Retirement for Members Under Articles III and IV
- Article XVI — Reciprocity
- Chapter 2.126
- Chapter 3.04
- Chapter 3.12
- Chapter 3.16
- Chapter 3.20
- Chapter 3.24
- Chapter 3.27
- Chapter 3.28
- Chapter 3.32
- Chapter 3.36
- Chapter 3.40
- Chapter 3.48
- Chapter 3.52
- Chapter 3.54
- Chapter 3.58
- Chapter 3.60
- Chapter 3.62
- Chapter 3.64
- Chapter 3.68
- Chapter 3.72
▸Chapter 3.74
- Chapter 3.76
- Chapter 3.80
- Chapter 3.82
- Chapter 3.84
- Chapter 3.88
- Chapter 3.96
- Chapter 3.100
- Chapter 3.104
- Chapter 3.106
- Chapter 3.108
- Chapter 3.112
- Chapter 3.120
▸Chapter 3.128
Overview- Article I — General
- Article II — Procedures for Creation and for Change of Geographical Boundary Area
- Article III — Notice, Protests and Hearing
- Article IV — Manner of Fixing Service Fees
- Article V — Annual Operations of Maintenance Benefit Area
- Article VII — Public Property
- Article VIII — Validation Proceedings
▸Chapter 3.132
Overview- Article II — Definitions
- Article III — Notices
- Article IV — Reports
- Article V — Formation Proceedings
- Article VI — Annual Levy
- Article VII — Organizational Changes
- Article VIII — Completion of Proceedings-Collection of Assessments
- Article IX — Surplus-Deficit-Contributions
- Article X — Assessments Payable in Installments
- Article XI — Exemptions-Contest of validity-Consolidation
▸Chapter 3.136
▸Chapter 3.140
Overview- Article IV — Reports
- Article II — Definitions
- Article III — Notices
- Article IV — Reports
- Article V — Formation Proceedings
- Article VI — Annual Levy
- Article VII — Organizational Changes
- Article VIII — Completion of Proceedings-Collection of Assessments
- Article IX — Surplus-Deficit-Contributions
- Article X — Assessments Payable in Installments
- Article XI — Exemptions-Contest of Validity-Consolidation
- Chapter 3.144
- Chapter 3.148
▸Title 4
Overview- Chapter 4.02
- Chapter 4.04
- Chapter 5.04
- Chapter 5.06
- Chapter 5.08
- Chapter 5.12
- Chapter 5.16
▸Chapter 5.20
- Chapter 5.24
▸Chapter 5.28
Overview- Article II — Cable Television Commission
- Article III — Issuance and Renewal of Franchises
- Article IV — Terms-Conditions-Requirements of Franchises-System Capability and Standards-Preva…
- Article V — Construction and Extension of System Use of Streets
- Article VI — Services
- Article VII — Franchise Fees-Rates
- Article VIII — Security-Indemnification-Insurance
- Article IX — Assignments
- Article X — Remedies
- Article XI — Licensing Ordinance-General Provisions
- Article XII — Issuance of Licenses
- Article XIII — System Capability and Standards
- Article XIV — Construction Requirements
- Article XV — Services
- Article XVI — License Fees
- Article XVII — Bonds and Insurance
- Article XVIII — Transfer and Termination
- Article XIX — Local Administration and Enforcement of Provisions of the Digital Infrastructure…
- Chapter 5.32
- Chapter 5.44
- Chapter 5.48
- Chapter 5.60
- Chapter 5.64
- Chapter 5.66
▸Chapter 5.68
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Food Vending Vehicle Permits
- Article III — Food Vending Vehicle Driver Permits
- Article IV — Food Vending Vehicle Property Permits
- Article V — Suspension, Revocation, and Modification of Permits
- Article VI — Appeals
- Article VII — Operation-Generally
- Article VIII — Operation on the Street
- Article IX — Operation on Private Property
- Chapter 5.76
- Chapter 5.78
- Chapter 5.82
- Chapter 5.84
- Chapter 5.86
▸Chapter 5.88
Overview- Article III — Vendor's Permit Requirements
- Article I — Street and Sidewalk Vending-General
- Article II — Old Sacramento-Street and Sidewalk Vending
- Article III — Vendor's Permit Requirements
- Article IV — Outdoor Sales and Displays of Merchandise on Private Property
- Article V — Regulation of Mobile Service Business Vehicles
- Chapter 5.92
▸Chapter 5.94
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Pedicab Drivers
- Article IV — Insurance, Report of Accidents, and General Pedicab Operation
- Article V — Four-Wheeled Pedicabs
- Article VI — Denial, Suspension, Modification and Revocation of Permits
- Article VII — Right of Appeal and Appeal Procedure
- Article VIII — Enforcement
- Chapter 5.96
- Chapter 5.100
- Chapter 5.104
- Chapter 5.112
- Chapter 5.128
- Chapter 5.132
- Chapter 5.138
- Chapter 5.140
- Chapter 5.144
- Chapter 5.148
▸Chapter 5.150
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Cannabis Business Permit Applications, Procedures, and Appeals
- Article III — Storefront Cannabis Dispensaries
- Article IV — Cannabis Cultivation
- Article V — Cannabis Testing Laboratory
- Article VI — Cannabis Manufacturing
- Article VII — Delivery-Only Cannabis Dispensary
- Article VIII — Cannabis Distribution
- Article X — Cannabis Microbusiness
- Article XI — Cannabis Consumption Lounges
- Chapter 5.152
- Chapter 5.154
- Chapter 5.156
▸Chapter 8.04
Overview- Article I — In General
- Article II — Enforcement
- Article III — Definitions
- Article IV — Nuisances Specified
- Article V — Abatement Generally
- Article VI — Enforcement of Order of Hearing Examiner
- Article VII — Summary Abatement
- Article VIII — Recovery of Cost of Abatement
- Article IX — Repair and Storage of Boats
- Chapter 8.08
- Chapter 8.12
- Chapter 8.14
- Chapter 8.20
- Chapter 8.24
- Chapter 8.28
- Chapter 8.32
- Chapter 8.38
- Chapter 8.40
- Chapter 8.48
- Chapter 8.52
- Chapter 8.56
- Chapter 8.60
- Chapter 8.64
- Chapter 8.70
- Chapter 8.72
- Chapter 8.76
- Chapter 8.80
- Chapter 8.84
- Chapter 8.88
- Chapter 8.92
▸Chapter 8.96
Overview- Article II — Enforcement
- Article III — Definitions
- Article IV — Notices and Orders of the Building Official
- Article V — Appeal
- Article VI — Procedure for Conduct of Hearing Appeals
- Article VII — Enforcement of Orders
- Article VIII — Performance of Work of Repair, Demolition or Securement
- Article IX — Recovery of Cost of Repair or Demolition
- Article X — Immediately Dangerous Buildings
▸Chapter 8.100
Overview- Article XV — Maintenance of Vacant Buildings
- Article I — Title and Scope
- Article II — Enforcement
- Article III — Permits and Inspections
- Article IV — Definitions
- Article V — Space and Occupancy Standard
- Article VI — Structural Requirements
- Article VII — Mechanical Requirements
- Article VIII — Exits
- Article IX — Fire Protection
- Article X — Substandard Buildings
- Article XI — Notices and Orders of Director
- Article XII — Enforcement of Notice and Order
- Article XIII — Relocation Benefits for Displaced Tenants
- Article XIV — Rent Escrow Account Program
- Article XV — Maintenance of Vacant Buildings
- Chapter 8.104
▸Chapter 8.108
- Chapter 8.112
- Chapter 8.116
- Chapter 8.124
- Chapter 8.128
- Chapter 8.132
- Chapter 8.133
- Chapter 8.134
- Chapter 8.136
- Chapter 9.10
- Chapter 9.16
- Chapter 9.20
- Chapter 9.24
- Chapter 9.28
▸Chapter 9.32
- Chapter 9.36
- Chapter 9.40
▸Chapter 9.44
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Administration and Enforcement
- Article III — Animal Care Services Regulations Generally
- Article IV — Cat Licenses
- Article V — Dog Licenses
- Article VI — Swine Licenses
- Article VII — Rabies
- Article VIII — Potentially Dangerous and Dangerous Animals
- Article IX — Sale and Advertisement of Dogs and Cats
- Article X — Animals in Traveling Commercial Animal Exhibitions
- Article XI — Keeping of Chickens
- Chapter 9.48
- Chapter 10.04
- Chapter 10.08
- Chapter 10.12
- Chapter 10.16
- Chapter 10.20
- Chapter 10.24
- Chapter 10.28
- Chapter 10.34
- Chapter 10.36
- Chapter 10.40
- Chapter 10.42
- Chapter 10.44
- Chapter 10.46
- Chapter 10.48
- Chapter 10.52
- Chapter 10.56
- Chapter 10.60
- Chapter 10.64
- Chapter 10.68
- Chapter 10.72
- Chapter 10.80
- Chapter 12.04
- Chapter 12.08
▸Chapter 12.14
- Chapter 12.20
- Chapter 12.24
- Chapter 12.28
- Chapter 12.32
- Chapter 12.36
- Chapter 12.40
- Chapter 12.48
- Chapter 12.50
- Chapter 12.52
- Chapter 12.56
- Chapter 12.68
- Chapter 12.73
- Chapter 12.76
▸Chapter 12.80
- Chapter 12.84
▸Chapter 12.88
- Chapter 12.92
- Chapter 12.96
- Chapter 12.100
- Chapter 12.104
▸Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
Overview▸Chapter 13.04
Overview- Article I — Water Service and Water Service Area-Definitions
- Article II — General Requirements
- Article III — Water Meters
- Article IV — Construction of Water Distribution Facilities Within City Limits
- Article V — Water Service Outside the City Limits
- Article VI — Regulations for Air Conditioning
- Article VII — Water Flow for Fire Protection
- Article VIII — Water Wells
- Article IX — Department of Utilities
- Article XI — Outdoor Water Conservation
- Chapter 13.16
- Chapter 13.20
- Chapter 15.04
- Chapter 15.08
- Chapter 15.12
- Chapter 15.16
- Chapter 15.20
- Chapter 15.24
- Chapter 15.32
- Chapter 15.34
- Chapter 15.36
- Chapter 15.44
- Chapter 15.48
- Chapter 15.52
- Chapter 15.60
- Chapter 15.64
- Chapter 15.72
- Chapter 15.76
- Chapter 15.80
- Chapter 15.84
- Chapter 15.92
- Part 1 — PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET
- Part 2 — CERTIFICATION OF INSTALLATION ACCORDING TO THE LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE
- Chapter 15.96
▸Chapter 15.100
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Fire Department Equipment 15.100.060 Fire department equipment storage rooms
- Article III — Automatic Fire Extinguishing System
- Article IV — Smoke Detection System
- Article V — Alarm and Communication Systems
- Article VI — Fire Control Room
- Article VII — Smoke Removal Systems
- Article VIII — Elevators
- Article IX — Emergency Standby Power Systems
- Article X — Seismic Consideration
- Article XI — Fire Pump
- Article XII — Miscellaneous Requirements
- Article XIII — Electrical Requirements
- Article XIV — Maintenance
- Chapter 15.108
- Chapter 15.112
- Chapter 15.116
▸Chapter 15.120
Overview- Article I — In General
- Article II — Application of Chapter
- Article III — Procedures for Designation
- Article IV — Zoning Regulations
- Article V — Procedures for Granting Variances from Zoning Regulations
- Article VI — Procedures for Granting Variances from Construction Codes
- Article VII — Subdivision Regulations
- Chapter 15.132
- Chapter 15.136
- Chapter 15.140
▸Chapter 15.148
Overview- Article IX — Nonconforming Signs and Uses
- Article II — Permits
- Article III — Signs Permitted in Zoning Districts of City
- Article IV — General Requirements and Limitations
- Article V — Construction Specifications
- Article VI — Exempt Signs
- Article VII — Prohibited Signs
- Article VIII — Maintenance of Signs
- Article IX — Nonconforming Signs and Uses
- Article X — Removal and Disposition of Signs
- Article XI — Special Signs and Sign Districts
- Article XII — Indemnification by Sign Hangers
- Article XIII — Variances
- Article XIV — Conditional Use Permits
- Article XV — Appeals
- Article XVI — Enforcement
- Article XVII — Definitions
- Chapter 15.152
- Chapter 15.154
- Chapter 15.156
▸Title 17
Overview- Chapter 17.100
- Chapter 17.104
- Chapter 17.108
- Chapter 17.112
▸Chapter 17.208
Overview- Article I — R-2A Zone-Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone
- Article II — R-2B Zone-Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone
- Article III — R-3 Zone-Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone
- Article IV — R-3A Zone-Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone
- Article V — R-4 Zone-Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone
- Article VI — R-4A Zone-Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone
- Article VII — R-5 Zone-High-Rise Residential Zone
▸Chapter 17.216
Overview- Article I — OB Zone-Office Business Low-Rise Mixed-Use Zone
- Article II — OB-2 Zone-Office Business Mid-Rise Mixed-Use Zone
- Article III — OB-3 Zone-Office Business High-Rise Mixed-Use Zone
- Article IV — EC Zone-Employment Center Zone
- Article V — SC Zone-Shopping Center Zone
- Article VI — C-1 Zone-Limited Commercial Zone
- Article VII — C-2 Zone-General Commercial Zone
- Article VIII — C-3 Zone-Central Business District Zone
- Article IX — C-4 Zone-Heavy Commercial Zone
▸Chapter 17.220
Overview- Article VII — M-T Zone-M-T Industrial and Transit-Area Zone
- Article I — M-1 Zone-Light Industrial Zone
- Article II — M-1(S) Zone-Light Industrial Zone
- Article III — M-2 Zone-Heavy Industrial Zone
- Article IV — M-2(S) Zone-Heavy Industrial Zone
- Article V — MIP Zone-Manufacturing-Industrial Park Zone
- Article VI — MRD Zone-Manufacturing, Research and Development Zone
- Article VII — M-T Zone-M-T Industrial and Transit-Area Zone
▸Chapter 17.228
- Chapter 17.232
- Chapter 17.300
- Chapter 17.312
- Chapter 17.332
- Chapter 17.336
- Chapter 17.340
- Chapter 17.400
- Chapter 17.404
- Chapter 17.408
- Chapter 17.409
- Chapter 17.412
- Chapter 17.416
- Chapter 17.420
- Chapter 17.424
- Chapter 17.428
- Chapter 17.432
- Chapter 17.436
- Chapter 17.442
- Chapter 17.444
- Chapter 17.448
- Chapter 17.452
- Chapter 17.500
- Chapter 17.502
- Chapter 17.504
- Chapter 17.508
- Chapter 17.512
- Chapter 17.516
▸Chapter 17.604
Overview- Article VII — Preservation Incentives
- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources
- Article III — Historic District Plans
- Article IV — Development Project Review
- Article V — Dangerous and Immediately Dangerous Buildings, Structures, or Resources
- Article VI — Proposed Demolition or Relocation of Building or Structure Fifty Years Old or Older
- Article VII — Preservation Incentives
- Article VIII — Minimum Maintenance Requirements
- Article IX — Enforcement and Penalties
- Chapter 17.608
- Chapter 17.612
- Chapter 17.616
▸Chapter 17.620
- Chapter 17.624
- Chapter 17.700
- Chapter 17.704
- Chapter 17.706
- Chapter 17.712
- Chapter 17.716
- Chapter 17.718
- Chapter 17.720
- Chapter 17.722 — URBAN AGRICULTURE INCENTIVE ZONE
- Chapter 17.800
- Chapter 17.804
- Chapter 17.810
- Chapter 17.812
- Chapter 17.816
- Chapter 17.820
- Chapter 17.824
- Chapter 17.828
- Chapter 17.832
- Chapter 17.836
- Chapter 17.840
- Chapter 17.842
- Chapter 17.844
- Chapter 17.848
- Chapter 17.852
- Chapter 17.856
- Chapter 17.860
- Chapter 17.864
- Chapter 17.868
- Chapter 17.876
- Chapter 17.880
- Chapter 17.900
- Chapter 17.904
- Chapter 17.908
- Chapter 17.912
- Chapter 17.916
▸Title 18
Overview- Chapter 18.16
- Chapter 18.18
- Chapter 18.20
▸Chapter 18.32
- Chapter 18.40
- Chapter 18.48
- Chapter 18.52
▸Chapter 18.56
Overview- Article V — 65th Street Area Impact Fee
- Article I — Common Administrative Provisions
- Article II — Park Impact Fee
- Article III — Citywide Transportation Development Impact Fee
- Article IV — Housing Trust Fund Fee
- Article V — 65th Street Area Impact Fee
- Article VI — River District Impact Fee
- Article VIII — Central City Impact Fee
- Article IX — Railyards Impact Fee 18.56.910 Definitions
- Article X — Delta Shores Impact Fee
- Article XI — Panhandle Impact Fee