Municipal code
San Fernando Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of San Fernando, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-02
- Contents
- 33 chapters · 2,165 sections
- Jurisdiction
- San Fernando
Contents
- Sec. 1-10. - General penalty; infractions.
- Sec. 1-11. - Mandatory appearance in certain situations.
- Sec. 1-12. - Citation for infraction.
▸Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND PENALTIES
▸Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATION
Overview- Article I — IN GENERAL
▸Article II — CITY COUNCIL
▸Article III — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
▸Article IV — DEPARTMENTS
▸Article V — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AGENCIES AND AUTHORITIES
▸Article VI — FINANCE
Overview- Division 1 — GENERALLY
- Division 2 — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
- Division 3 — REFUND OF MONEY RECEIVED BY CITY
- Division 4 — CLAIMS AND DEMANDS; WARRANTS; PAY PERIODS
- Division 5 — PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE FEES AND CHARGES
- Division 6 — PURCHASING
- Division 7 — SURPLUS CITY-OWNED PERSONAL PROPERTY
- Division 8 — LIVING WAGE
- Article VII — CAMPAIGN REFORM
- Article VIII — ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND SIGNATURES
▸Chapter 6 — ADVERTISING
▸Chapter 10 — AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS
Overview▸Article II — BINGO FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
- Article III — CARD ROOMS AND CARD GAMES
▸Article IV — POOL ROOMS
▸Chapter 18 — BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Overview- Article I — IN GENERAL
- Article II — BUILDING CODE
- Article III — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Article IV — MECHANICAL CODE
- Article V — PLUMBING CODE
- Article VI — HOUSING CODE
▸Article VII — DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
- Article VIII — RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY PRE-SALE INSPECTION AND REPORT PROGRAM
- Article IX — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Article X — GREEN BUILDING CODE
- Article XI — ELEVATOR CODE
- Article XII — EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCEDURES FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR
▸Chapter 22 — BUSINESSES
Overview▸Article II — LICENSING
- Article III — PERMITS
▸Article IV — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
▸Article V — FORTUNETELLING
▸Article VI — TATTOOING AND BODY PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS
- Article VII — TOBACCO RETAILING
▸Article VIII — COMMERCIAL FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
- Article IX — ART MURALS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Article X — ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
- Chapter 23 — OUTDOOR SMOKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 24 — PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN MULTI-UNIT HOUSING
▸Chapter 26 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
▸Chapter 30 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
Overview▸Article II — ALARM SYSTEMS
▸Article III — PRIVATE PATROLS
▸Chapter 34 — ENVIRONMENT
Overview▸Article II — NOISE
▸Article III — STORMWATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL LOW IMPACT
▸Chapter 38 — FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
▸Chapter 42 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
Overview▸Article II — ADMINISTRATION
- Article III — HEALTH CODE
- Article IV — MARIJUANA CULTIVATION
▸Chapter 46 — MANUFACTURED HOMES AND TRAILERS
▸Chapter 50 — OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Overview- Article I — IN GENERAL
▸Article II — OFFENSES AGAINST MORALS
- Article III — OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
- Article IV — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
▸Article V — MINORS
- Article VI — WEAPONS
- Article VII — GRAFFITI PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REMOVAL
▸Chapter 58 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
Overview▸Article II — PEDDLERS
- Article III — SIDEWALK VENDORS
▸Article IV — ICE CREAM VENDORS
▸Article VI — CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS SOLICITATIONS
▸Chapter 62 — PLANNING
Overview- Article II — PLANNING AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION
▸Article III — PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS
▸Chapter 66 — SECONDHAND GOODS
Overview- Article II — PAWNBROKERS, JUNK AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
▸Article III — GARAGE, PATIO AND SIMILAR SALES
- Article IV — SWAP MEETS
▸Chapter 70 — SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES COLLECTION SERVICES
Overview- Article I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article II — COLLECTION AGREEMENTS; COLLECTION PERMITS
- Article III — RATES
- Article IV — VEHICLES
- Article V — EXCLUSIONS
- Article VI — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Article VII — RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND GREEN WASTE COLLECTION
- Article VIII — COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COLLECTION
- Article IX — ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
▸Chapter 74 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
Overview- Article I — IN GENERAL
▸Article II — DRIVEWAYS AND SIMILAR PASSAGES
▸Article III — EXCAVATIONS
▸Article IV — OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
- Article V — NUMBERING BUILDINGS
- Article VI — STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
- Article VII — UNLAWFUL ENCAMPMENT AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
▸Chapter 78 — SUBDIVISIONS
▸Chapter 86 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS
▸Chapter 90 — TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
Overview- Article I — IN GENERAL
▸Article II — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Article III — OPERATION OF VEHICLES
▸Article IV — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
Overview- Division 1 — GENERALLY
- Division 2 — LOADING AND UNLOADING
- Division 3 — PARKING PAYMENT DEVICES
- Division 4 — PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT OWNER'S CONSENT
- Division 5 — PARKING ON UNPAVED RESIDENTIAL FRONT YARD SURFACE AREAS
- Division 6 — PARKING CERTAIN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS
- Division 7 — PARKING ZONES FOR THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
- Division 8 — PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM
- Division 9 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- Article V — TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS, SIGNALS AND DEVICES
▸Article VIII — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Article IX — TRIP REDUCTION AND TRAVEL DEMAND MEASURES
- Article X — TOWING
- Article XI — SCHEDULES
▸Chapter 94 — UTILITIES
Overview▸Article II — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
- Article IV — UNDERGROUNDING OF FACILITIES
▸Chapter 98 — VEGETATION
Overview▸Article II — COMPREHENSIVE TREE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
▸Chapter 102 — VEHICLES FOR HIRE
▸Chapter 106 — ZONING
Overview▸Article III — GENERAL REGULATIONS
Overview- Division 1 — GENERALLY
- Division 2 — STREET DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENT
- Division 3 — VEHICULAR PARKING LOADING AND MANEUVERING AREAS
- Division 4 — LANDSCAPE STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Division 5 — LIGHTING
- Division 6 — SCREENING
- Division 7 — WALLS AND FENCES
- Division 8 — TRASH AREAS
- Division 9 — SIGNS
- Division 10 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
- Division 11 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
▸Article IV — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES
Overview- Division 1 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Division 2 — ADULT BUSINESSES
- Division 3 — AMUSEMENT DEVICES
- Division 4 — ANIMAL BOARDING, PET DAY CARE, VETERINARY CLINICS AND ANIMAL HOSPITALS
- Division 5 — AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES (ATMS)
- Division 6 — AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
- Division 7 — DRIVE-THROUGH ESTABLISHMENTS
- Division 8 — ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING ALCOHOL
- Division 9 — HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
- Division 10 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Division 11 — LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOME PERMIT
- Division 12 — LIVE/WORK DEVELOPMENT
- Division 13 — OUTDOOR DINING
- Division 14 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS RELATING TO INSTALLATION OF SOLAR ENERGY
- Division 15 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS RELATING TO PLACEMENT OF SATELLITE RECEIVING
- Division 16 — PROHIBITION ON COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY
- Division 17 — RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE/CONDOMINIUMS AND RESIDENTIAL
- Division 18 — SRO, EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTERS
- Division 19 — TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINERS
- Division 20 — TWO-UNIT URBAN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Division 21 — VEHICLE FUELING AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATIONS
- Division 22 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
▸Article V — ADMINISTRATION
Overview- Division 1 — GENERALLY
- Division 2 — HEARINGS AND APPEALS
- Division 3 — ZONE CLEARANCE
- Division 4 — ADMINISTRATIVE PLANNING REVIEW
- Division 5 — TEMPORARY USE PERMIT AND SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
- Division 6 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
- Division 7 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Division 8 — VARIANCES
- Division 9 — MODIFICATIONS
- Division 10 — AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PLAN TEXT, GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP, ZONING
- Division 11 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND USES
- Division 12 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Division 13 — DENSITY BONUS
- Division 14 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION