Municipal code
San Dimas Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of San Dimas, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-09-27
- Contents
- 304 chapters · 2,558 sections
- Jurisdiction
- San Dimas
Contents
▸Title 1
Overview- Chapter 1.01 — CODE ADOPTION (RESERVED)
- Chapter 1.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 1.06 — ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
- Chapter 1.08 — RIGHT OF ENTRY FOR INSPECTION
- Chapter 1.12 — GENERAL PENALTY
- Chapter 1.14
- Chapter 1.16 — ARRESTS AND COURT APPEARANCES
- Chapter 1.20 — OFFICIAL NOTICE
- Chapter 1.24 — CITY DOCUMENTS
- Chapter 1.28 — CHALLENGES TO CITY ACTIONS
- Chapter 1.30
- Title 2
- Chapter 2.08 — DUTIES OF OFFICERS
▸Chapter 2.30 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.08 — DUTIES OF OFFICERS
- Chapter 2.12 — CITY OFFICES AND HOURS
- Chapter 2.16 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.20 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
▸Chapter 2.24
- Chapter 2.30 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.32 — LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TRAINING
- Chapter 2.36 — COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 2.40 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.50 — CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
- Chapter 2.60 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
- Title 3
- Chapter 3.04 — COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
- Chapter 3.08 — GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.12 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.16 — SALES AND USE TAX
▸Chapter 3.20 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.26
- Chapter 3.28 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Chapter 3.30
- Chapter 3.32 — CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 3.36 — HOME FINANCING PROGRAM
- Chapter 3.40
- Title 5
- Chapter 5.04 — General Provisions
- Chapter 5.08
- Chapter 5.12 — Administration and Enforcement
- Chapter 5.16 — License Applications
- Chapter 5.20 — License Terms
▸Chapter 5.24 — License Fees
- Chapter 5.28 — Special Permits—Scope
- Chapter 5.32 — Permit Applications
- Chapter 5.36
- Chapter 5.40 — Advertising Businesses
- Chapter 5.44 — Ambulances
- Chapter 5.48
- Chapter 5.52 — Automobile Repairs
- Chapter 5.56 — Billiard Rooms and Pool Halls
- Chapter 5.58 — Accessory Arcade Games
- Chapter 5.60
- Chapter 5.64 — Dances
- Chapter 5.68
- Chapter 5.72 — House Number Painters
▸Chapter 5.76 — Locksmiths
- Chapter 5.80
- Chapter 5.84 — Solicitors and Peddlers
- Chapter 5.88 — Security Patrols
- Chapter 5.92 — Taxicabs
- Chapter 5.94 — Bingo for Charitable Purposes
- Chapter 5.98 — Burglary and Robbery Alarm Systems
- Chapter 5.100
- Chapter 5.110 — Sexually Oriented Businesses
- Chapter 5.120 — Film Permit Requirements
▸Chapter 6.24 — BARKING DOGS
- Title 8
- Chapter 8.04 — COUNTY HEALTH CODE ADOPTED
- Chapter 8.06 — REGULATIONS RELATING TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 8.08 — SERVING FOOD
- Chapter 8.12
- Chapter 8.14 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 8.15
- Chapter 8.16 — NUISANCE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 8.17 — DRUG NUISANCE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 8.20 — MISCELLANEOUS HAZARDS
- Chapter 8.24 — POOLS AND PONDS
- Chapter 8.28
▸Chapter 8.32 — SOLID WASTE HANDLING AND DISPOSAL
- Chapter 8.40 — CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Title 9
- Chapter 9.18 — Deposit of Human Waste Material in Public Places
- Chapter 9.20
- Chapter 9.21 — Material Harmful to Minors
- Chapter 9.27 — Fireworks Prohibited
- Chapter 9.28 — Disorderly Conduct
- Chapter 9.29 — Parties in Residential Zones
- Chapter 9.30 — Public Consumption of Alcohol
- Chapter 9.31
- Chapter 9.32 — Injuring Property
- Chapter 9.36
- Chapter 9.37 — Removal of Graffiti
- Chapter 9.38
- Chapter 9.40 — Fortunetelling
- Chapter 9.44 — Curfew
- Chapter 9.45
- Chapter 9.48 — Carrying Concealed Weapons
- Chapter 9.50
- Chapter 9.52 — Minors and Weapons
- Chapter 9.56 — Discharging Weapons
- Title 10
- Chapter 10.04 — COUNTY TRAFFIC LAW ADOPTED
- Chapter 10.06 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.08 — PUBLIC LAW ON PRIVATE LAND
▸Chapter 10.12 — COUNTY ROAD SIGN ORDINANCE
- Chapter 10.18 — WHEELED TOYS
▸Chapter 10.19 — SKATE PARKS
- Chapter 10.25 — PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM
- Chapter 10.28 — COUNTY HIGHWAY PERMIT ORDINANCE
- Chapter 10.32 — WEIGHT LIMITS
- Chapter 10.36 — REPAIRING AUTOS IN PUBLIC SIGHT
- Chapter 10.40 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.44 — MOTORCYCLES AND OFF-THE-ROAD VEHICLES
- Title 12
- Chapter 12.04 — SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 12.04 — SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 12.08 — OBSTRUCTING STREETS
- Chapter 12.09
- Chapter 12.10 — REGULATION OF SIDEWALK VENDORS
- Chapter 12.12 — COUNTY MOVING BUILDINGS ORDINANCE
- Chapter 12.16 — PARADES
- Chapter 12.18 — REGULATING THE USE OF TRANSIT FACILITIES
- Title 13
- Chapter 13.12 — PARKS—GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 13.08 — PARKS—DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 13.36 — COMMUNITY TREE MANAGEMENT
▸Chapter 13.04 — AIRPORT REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 13.20 — PARKS—RIDING AND HIKING TRAILS
▸Chapter 13.28 — PARK WATERS—WATER SKIING
- Chapter 13.36 — COMMUNITY TREE MANAGEMENT
▸Title 14
- Chapter 14.13 — LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 14.16 — REIMBURSEMENT DISTRICTS
- Title 15
- Chapter 15.02 — UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 15.04 — BUILDING CODE—GENERAL AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 15.06
- Chapter 15.08 — EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (EVCS)
- Chapter 15.12 — BUILDING CODE—RELOCATION PERMITS
- Chapter 15.20 — BUILDING SECURITY CODE
- Chapter 15.28 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.32
- Chapter 15.34
- Chapter 15.36 — HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 15.44 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.46 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.48 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.49 — SWIMMING POOL CODE
- Chapter 15.50 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.51 — FIRE CODE
- Chapter 15.52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 15.56 — UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.60 — FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT CODE
- Chapter 15.68 — MUNICIPAL SOLAR UTILITY
- Chapter 15.72 — BUILDING CONSERVATION CODE
- Chapter 15.76 — SIGN CODE
- Title 17
- Chapter 17.44 — ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.52 — ENFORCEMENT
▸Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 17.20 — EXCEPTIONS AND WAIVERS
- Chapter 17.29 — LOT COMBINATIONS
- Chapter 17.44 — ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
▸Chapter 17.48 — BONDING AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
- Title SR
- § SR.010. General Provisions.
- § SR.020. Administration and Personnel.
- § SR.030. Revenue and Finance.
- § SR.040. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.
- § SR.050. Animals.
- § SR.060. Health and Safety.
- § SR.070. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.
- § SR.080. Vehicles and Traffic.
- § SR.090. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
- § SR.100. Public Services.
- § SR.110. Buildings and Construction.
- § SR.120. Subdivisions.
- § SR.140. Environment.
- Title PCT
- Title OL
- § OL.010. Disposition of ordinances table.
- Title 18
- Chapter 18.35 — SF-DR SINGLE-FAMILY DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.116 — CONSERVATION OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 18.142 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
- Chapter 18.132 — PS PUBLIC/SEMIPUBLIC ZONE
- Chapter 18.150 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 18.136 — A-P ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.140 — C-G CREATIVE-GROWTH ZONE
- Chapter 18.184 — HOME BASED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 18.194 — MARIJUANA AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- Chapter 18.500 — SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2
▸Chapter 18.504 — SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 4
- Chapter 18.512 — SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 8
- Article IV — Architectural Guidelines
- Article V — Plan Review and Disposition
▸Article II — Land Use Development Plan
- Article II
- Article III
- Article VIII
- Article III
- Chapter 18.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 18.12 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW
- Chapter 18.14 — WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPES
- Chapter 18.16 — ZONING DISTRICTS, MAPS AND BOUNDARIES
- Chapter 18.20 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERALLY
- Chapter 18.22 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 18.24 — S-F SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.26 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 18.28 — SF-A SINGLE-FAMILY AGRICULTURE ZONE
- Chapter 18.32 — SF-H SINGLE-FAMILY HILLSIDE ZONE
- Chapter 18.35 — SF-DR SINGLE-FAMILY DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.38 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 18.40 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 18.42 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY (MF) ZONE
- Chapter 18.44 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY THIRTY UNITS PER ACRE (MF-30) ZONE
- Chapter 18.48 — MF-D MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONE—DUPLEX
- Chapter 18.50 — DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 18.52 — RPD RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE
- Chapter 18.64 — A-L LIGHT AGRICULTURAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.92 — C-H COMMERCIAL-HIGHWAY ZONE
- Chapter 18.96 — C-N COMMERCIAL-NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE
- Chapter 18.104 — CPO COMMUNITY PARKING OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 18.108 — SCENIC HIGHWAY OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 18.112 — P-H PRIVATE HORSE OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 18.116 — CONSERVATION OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 18.122 — MOBILE HOME PARK ZONE
- Chapter 18.124 — OS OPEN SPACE ZONE
- Chapter 18.128 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
- Article I — I-P Industrial Park Zone
- Article II — M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone
- Chapter 18.132 — PS PUBLIC/SEMIPUBLIC ZONE
- Chapter 18.136 — A-P ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.140 — C-G CREATIVE-GROWTH ZONE
- Chapter 18.142 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
- Chapter 18.150 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 18.152 — SIGNS
- Chapter 18.156 — VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE
- Chapter 18.162 — TREE PRESERVATION
- Chapter 18.164 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 18.168 — ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 18.170 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- Chapter 18.172 — PUBLICLY OWNED PROPERTY
- Chapter 18.180 — FLOOD CONTROL
- Chapter 18.184 — HOME BASED BUSINESSES
- Article I — Home Occupations
- Article II — Cottage Food Operations
- Chapter 18.186 — RESERVED
- Chapter 18.188 — RESERVED
- Chapter 18.190 — SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 18.192 — UNCLASSIFIED USES
- Chapter 18.194 — MARIJUANA AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- Chapter 18.196 — TEMPORARY USES
- Chapter 18.198 — RECYCLING FACILITIES, DONATION BOXES AND NON-US POSTAL SERVICE MAILBOXES
- Chapter 18.200 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 18.204 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 18.208 — ZONE CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 18.212 — APPEAL PROCEDURES
- Chapter 18.500 — SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2
- Chapter 18.502 — SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 3
- Article I — General Provisions
▸Chapter 18.506 — SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 5
- Chapter 18.508 — SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 6
- Chapter 18.512 — SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 8
- Chapter 18.514 — SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 9
▸Article I — General
- Article IV — Plan Review and Disposition
▸Article V — Architectural Guidelines
▸Article III — Architectural Guidelines
- Article III — Architectural Guidelines
▸Article IV — General Development Standards
- Article II — Land Use Development Plan—Area I—Community Commercial Center
- Article III — Land Use Development Plan—Area II—Corporate Office Park
- Article IV — Land Use Development Plan—Area III—Highway Commercial Center
- Article V — Development Plan and Standards
▸Article VI — Plan Review and Disposition
- Article II — Land Use Development Plan—Area I
- Article III — Property Development Standards—Area I
- Article IV — Land Use Development Plan—Area II
- Article V — Property Development Standards—Area II
▸Article VI — General Development Standards
- Article III — Property Development Standards
- Article IV — General Development Standards
- Article V — Performance Standards
▸Article VI — Streetscape Design Concepts
- Article II — Development Plan
- Article IV — General Development Standards
- Article II — Land Use Development Plan—Area I—Regional Commercial
- Article III — Property Development Standards—Area I
- Article IV — Land Use Development Plan—Area II—Light Industrial
- Article V — Property Development Standards—Area II
- Article VI — Land Use Development Plan—Area III—Light Industrial
- Article VII — Property Development Standards—Area III
- Article VIII — General Development Standards
- Article IX — Plan Review and Disposition
- Chapter 18.542 — SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 25
- Article II — Land Uses
- Chapter 18.544 — SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 26
- Article II — Land Use Development Plan—Area I—Commercial Neighborhood
- Article III
- Article IV — Land Use Development Plan—Area II—High Residential
- Article V — Property Development Standards—Area II—Medium Residential
- Article VI — General Development Standards
- Article VII — Plan Review and Disposition