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CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE AND DISPOSITION LIST

San Mateo County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Mateo County

Cite as: San Mateo County Municipal Code · Text as of 2026-10-04

This is a chronological listing of the ordinances of San Mateo County, California beginning with Supplement No. 14, included in this Code.

Ordinance Number Date Description Section Section this Code
04453 12- 9-2008 An ordinance repealing and replacing Sections 5.104.010 through 5.104.060 and adding Sections 5.104.070 through 5.104.120 to Chapter 5.104 of Title 5 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code governing cable television franchises to conform to the California Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 1 Rpld 5.104.010 — 5.104.060
Added 5.104.010 — 5.104.060
2 Added 5.104.070 — 5.104.120
04457 2- 3-2009 An ordinance amending Section 2.61.030 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, to assign to the San Mateo County Planning Commission the responsibility to annually review the County's capital improvement program for consistency with the County's General Plan 2 2.61.030
04460 2-10-2009 An ordinance amending Section 2.50.080 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code establishing record of survey, map checking fees and amending Paragraph 5.b. (2) of Section 7010 of the Subdivision Ordinance establishing requirements and charges for record of survey maps 1 2.50.080
04461 2-10-2009 An ordinance amending Section 2.53.070 of the Ordinance Code to clarify the permissible use of fees that are charged to mitigate the burden on existing County public roads and drainage systems that is caused by new development in the unincorporated area of San Mateo County 1 2.53.070
04462 2-10-2009 An ordinance adding Chapter 2.54 to the San Mateo County Ordinance Code specifying bidding procedures for public works projects, and adopting uniform construction cost accounting procedures 1 Added 2.55-010— 2.55.040
04463 2-10-2009 An ordinance amending Chapter 4.24 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code regarding sewer connections and discharge of waste into the sewer system 1 4.24.030 , 4.24.040 , 4.24.050 , 4.24.070 , 4.24.110 , 4.24.170 , 4.24.180 , 4.24.190
2 Added 4.24.200
04464 2- 3-2009 An ordinance specifying time requirements for reporting and depositing payments for transit tickets under the Commute Alternatives Program 1 Added 2.87.010 , 2.87.020
04466 4-28-2009 An ordinance to amend Section 4.32.020 of Chapter 4.32 of Title 4 , Sanitation and Health, San Mateo Ordinance Code, setting the FY2009-10 sewer service rates for the Burlingame Hills Sewer Maintenance District (BHSMD) and the Crystal Springs County Sanitation District (CSCSD) 1 4.32.020
04468 5- 5-2009 An ordinance adding Chapter 5.148 to Title 5 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, relating to regulation of collective cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana 1 Added 5.148.010 — 5.148.100
04469 5-19-2009 An ordinance amending Sections 4.106.010 , 4.106.020 , 4.106.030 and 4.106.060 of Title 4 , Chapter 4.106 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code regulating the County's use of disposable food service ware and bottled water 1 4.106.010 (d)
Added 4.106.010 (e)
2 Added 4.106.020 (j)
3 Added 4.106.030 (c)
4 4.106.060
04472 6- 9-2009 An ordinance repealing and replacing Section 5.124.020 of Chapter 5.124 of Title 5 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code increasing annual device registration fees for commercial weighing and measuring devices 1 5.124.020
04473 6- 9-2009 An ordinance repealing and replacing Section 5.144.040 of Chapter 5.144 of Title 5 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code increasing the annual registration fees for point-of-sale systems 1 5.144.040
04483 10-20-2009 Repealing Chapter 2.26 , and enacting Chapter 2.16 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code 1 2.11.020
2 2.20.020
3 Rpld 2.26.010—2.26.050
4 Added 2.16.010 — 2.16.030
04484 10-20-2009 An ordinance repealing Section 4.04.130 of Chapter 4.04 of Title 4 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code 1 Rpld 4.04.130
04485 12-15-2009 An ordinance amending Section 2.04.040 of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code relating to the creation of an independent citizens review panel to review allegations of serious official misconduct on the part of an elected county official 1 2.04.040
04488 2- 9-2010 An ordinance adding Sections 2.91.020 and 2.91.030 to Title 2 , Article 2.9 , Chapter 2.91 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code establishing additional qualifications for the San Mateo County Treasurer-Tax Collector as provided for in Government Code Section 27000.7, to become effective in January 2015, and continuing education requirements for the San Mateo County Treasurer-Tax Collector as provided for in Government Code Section 27000.8, to become effective in January 2011 1 Added 2.91.020
2 Added 2.91.030
04489 2- 9-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04491 2-23-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04492 2-23-2010 Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.04 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code for Prima Facie Speed Limits 1 7.04.010
2 7.04.025
3 7.04.030
4 7.04.035
5 7.04.040
6 7.04.045
7 7.04.050
8 7.04.055
04493 4-13-2010 Ordinance Amending Sections 2.94.010 and 2.94.020 to Title 2 , Article 2.9 , Chapter 2.94 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code raising an exemption limit for low value Personal Property from Property Taxation from the current $5,000.00 to $7,500.00 pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 155.20 1 2.94.010 , 2.94.020
04504 6- 8-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04505 6-22-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04506 6-29-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04507 7-13-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04508 7-27-2010 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04509 7-27-2010 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04510 7-27-2010 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04511 7-27-2010 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04512 7-27-2010 An ordinance to amend Section 4.32.020 of Chapter 4.32 of Title 4 , of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, setting sewer service rates for fiscal year 2010-11 for the Burlingame Hills Sewer Maintenance District and the Crystal Springs County Sanitation District 1 4.32.020
04513 7-27-2010 An ordinance proposing amendments to Section 203 (vacancies) and Section 415 (vacancies) of the San Mateo County Charter and ordering the amendments to be submitted to the qualified electors at the November 2, 2010 election Omitted
04514 7-27-2010 Ordinance repealing and replacing Sections of Title 5 , Sections 5.64.060 and 5.64.070 in Chapter 5.64 , and Section 5.120.040 in Chapter 5.120 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, which establish environmental health program fees 1 5.64.060
2 5.64.070
3 5.120.040
04515 7-27-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04516 7-27-2010 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04517 7-27-2010 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04518 8-24-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04519 8-24-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04520 9-28-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04521 9-28-2010 Ordinance amending Chapter 7.04 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code for prima facie speed limits 1 7.04.010
2 7.04.025
3 7.04.030
4 7.04.035
5 7.04.040
6 7.04.045
7 7.04.050
8 7.04.055
9 Rpld 7.04.060—7.04.670
04522 9-28-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04523 10- 5-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04524 10-19-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04525 11- 2-2010 Repealed
04526 11- 2-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04527 11- 9-2010 Salary ordinance Omitted
04528 11-30-2010 An ordinance to amend Chapter 4.04 garbage collection and disposal, of Title 4 , of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code in its entirety 1 4.04.010 — 4.04.130 , 4.04.150 — 4.04.390
04529 11-30-2010 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04530 11-30-2010 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04531 12- 7-2010 Salary Ordinance Omitted
04532 12-14-2010 An ordinance making certain findings of local conditions, adopting the 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code with the 2010 California Fire Code Amendments known as the 2010 California Fire Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 9 published by the International Code Council, and modifications thereto as set forth herein, including appendix Chapters 4, B, C, D, F, H, I, and J, and repealing and replacing Chapter 3.84 of Title 3 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code 2 Rpld 3.84.010—3.84.230
3 Added 3.84.010—3.84.330
04533 12-14-2010 Salary Ordinance Omitted
04534 1-25-2011 An ordinance adding Section 2.01.120 to Title 2 , Article 2.0 , Chapter 2.01 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code allowing the expenditure of funds for the training and orientation of elected members of the County Board of Supervisors who have yet to assume office 2 Added 2.01.120
04535 1-25-2011 Salary Ordinance Omitted
04536 1-25-2011 Salary Ordinance Omitted
04537 1-25-2011 California Building Code Omitted
04538 2- 8-2011 Employee compensation and benefits 1 Added 2.71.220 , 2.71.230
04539 2- 8-2011 Salary Ordinance Omitted
04540 2-15-2011 Ordinance adding Section 5.120.040(b) to Section 5.120.040 of Chapter 5.120 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code relating to fees for hazardous waste producers 1 Added 5.120.040(b)
04541 2-15-2011 Salary Ordinance Omitted
04542 3- 1-2011 An ordinance adding Chapter 4.107 , comprising of Sections 4.107.010 through 4.107.080 to Title 4 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code prohibiting food vendors from using polystyrene based disposable food service ware 1 Added 4.107.010 — 4.107.080
04543 3-15-2011 Zoning Ordinance Omitted
04544 3-15-2011 Zoning Ordinance Omitted
04545 3-15-2011 Salary Ordinance Omitted
04546 3-15-2011 Salary Ordinance Omitted
04547 4-12-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04548 4-12-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04549 4-12-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04550 4-12-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04551 4-26-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04552 4-26-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04553 5-24-2011 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04571 5-24-2011 An ordinance deleting Section 2.42.020 of Title 2 of Chapter 2.42 , amending the name of Chapter 2.42 and adding Section 2.20.035 to Chapter 2.20 of Title 2 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code transferring the duties of the Public Administrator from the District Attorney to the Chief of the Health System 1 Rpld 2.42.020
2 Ch. 2.42 (tit.)
3 Added 2.20.035
04572 5-24-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04573 6- 7-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04574 6- 7-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04575 6- 7-2011 An ordinance adding Section 2.91.040 to Title 2 , Article 2.9 , Chapter 2.91 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code delegating investment authority to the County Treasurer subject to annual renewal and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety 1 Added 2.91.040
04576 5-21-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04577 7-26-2011 Sewer service charges 1 4.32.020
04578 7-26-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04579 (Number not used)
04580 8- 9-2011 An ordinance amending Section 5.10.020 and Section 5.10.130 of Chapter 5.10 of Title 7 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code governing regulation of taxicabs, to enhance its application limited to the Broadmoor Police Protection District 1 Rnbd 5.10.130
as 5.10.030
2 5.10.020 , 5.10.030
04581 8- 9-2011 An ordinance adding Chapter 7.46 , comprised of Section 7.46.010 , to Title 7 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code allowing the creation of compact parking zones 1 Added 7.46.010
04582 9-13-2011 An ordinance repealing and replacing Section 5.124.020 of Chapter 5.124 of Title 5 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code increasing annual device registration fees for commercial weighing and measuring devices 1 5.124.120
04583 9-13-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04584 9-13-2011 An ordinance amending Section 2.44.110 of Chapter 2.44 of Title 2 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code governing fingerprinting fees 1 2.44.110
04585 9-27-2011 An ordinance amending Sections 2.02.020 , 2.02.030 , 2.02.040 , 2.02.050 and 2.02.060 of Chapter 2.02 , of Title 2 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code establishing the boundaries of the supervisorial districts 1—5 2.02.020 — 2.02.060
04586 9-27-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04587 10- 4-2011 Building regulation Omitted
04588 10- 4-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04589 10-18-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04590 11- 1-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04591 11-15-2011 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04592 11-15-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04593 12-13-2011 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04594 12-13-2011 Salary ordinance Omitted
04595 1-10-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04596 1-10-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04597 1-24-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04598 1-24-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04599 1-24-2012 An ordinance amending Chapter 2.43 of Title 2 of the Ordinance Code of the County of San Mateo by adding Section 2.43.040 to increase probation department fees 2 Added 2.43.040
04600 1-24-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04601 1-31-2012 An ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 5.44 (massage establishments) of Title 5 (business regulations) of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, relating to the regulation of massage businesses and amending Chapter 5.64 (fees for inspection of state public health laws) relating to inspection fees 2 Rpld 5.44.010 — 5.44.170
3 Added 5.44.010 — 5.44.120
4 5.64.050
5 5.64.070
04602 2-14-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04603 2-14-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04604 2-28-2012 An ordinance amending Chapter 5.136 , to increase the transient occupancy tax ("TOT") imposed on hotel rooms in the unincorporated area of the county from a rate of ten percent (10%) to twelve percent (12%) of the rent charged by the hotel operator (Did not pass electorate) Omitted
04605 2-28-2012 An ordinance imposing a business license tax on operators of commercial parking facilities at a rate of eight percent of gross receipts of parking facility operators in the unincorporated county (Did not pass electorate) Omitted
04606 2-28-2012 An ordinance imposing a business license tax on operators of vehicle rental businesses at the rate of two and one-half percent of gross receipts of vehicle rental businesses in the unincorporated county 3 Added 5.150.010 — 5.150.150
04607 2-28-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04608 2-28-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04609 3-13-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04610 3-29-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04611 3-29-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04612 4-10-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04613 4-24-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04614 4-24-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04615 5- 8-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04616 5- 8-2012 An ordinance repealing and replacing three sections of Title 5 , Sections 5.64.060 , 5.64.070 , 5.120.040 which establishes environmental health program fees 1 Rpld 5.64.060
Added 5.64.060
2 Rpld 5.64.070
Added 5.64.070
3 Rpld 5.120.040
Added 5.120.040
04617 5-22-2012 An ordinance amending Section 2.14.040 (use of outside legal counsel for legal services, advice, or representation), relating to legal services from outside counsel 1 2.14.040
04618 6-27-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04619 6- 5-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04620 6-19-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04621 6-26-2012 Zoning Omitted
04622 6-26-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04623 7-10-2012 Amends Charter Omitted
04624 7-10-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04625 7-24-2012 An ordinance amending Section 4.32.020 , setting sewer service rates for fiscal years 2012-13 through 2016-17 for eight districts, setting sewer service rate for fiscal year 2012-13 for the Crystal Springs County Sanitation District, and setting the fiscal year 2012-13 sewer service rate at the same level as the fiscal year 2011-12 rate for the Burlingame Hills sewer maintenance district 1 4.32.020
04626 7-24-2012 Amends Charter Omitted
04627 7-24-2012 (Failed Measure C)
04628 7-24-2012 An ordinance repealing and replacing Section of 6.04.290 , which establishes animal control and licensing program fees 1 Rpld 6.04.290
Added 6.04.290
04629 7-24-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04630 7-31-2012 An ordinance imposing a one-half cent retail transactions (sales) and use tax in the county for general fund purposes for a period of ten years 1 Added 5.150.010 — 5.150.160
04631 9-11-2012 Zoning Omitted
04632 9-11-2012 Zoning Omitted
04633 9-11-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04634 9-25-2012 An ordinance amending Section 2.51.080 relating to requirements for non-bid leases 1 2.51.080
04635 10- 2-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04636 10-23-2012 An ordinance amending the code to transfer the shared administrative services program from the county manager's office to the human resources department 1 2.11.010
2 2.70.010
04637 11- 6-2012 An ordinance adding Chapter 4.114 (reusable bags) to Title 4 (Sanitation and Health) 1 Added 4.114.010 — 4.114.080
04638 11- 6-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04639 11-20-2012 Zoning Omitted
04640 12-11-2012 Zoning Omitted
04641 12-11-2012 Salary ordinance Omitted
04642 1- 8-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04643 1- 8-2013 Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 4.72 , relating to backflow prevention 1 Rpld 4.72.010 — 4.72.130
Added 4.72.010 — 4.72.130
2 Added 4.72.140 . 4.72.150
04644 1- 8-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04645 1- 8-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04646 1- 8-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04647 1- 8-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04648 1- 8-2013 Administrative remedies 1 Added 1.40.010 — 1.40.150
2 Added 2.60.040
04649 1-29-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04650 2-26-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04651 2-26-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04652 3-26-2013 Ordinance amending Sections 4.104.010 and 4.104.020 , setting the water rates for FYs 2012—13 through 2014—15 for County Service Area No. 7 1 4.104.010 (b), 4.104.020
04653 3-26-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04654 3-26-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04655 4- 9-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04656 4-23-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04657 5- 7-2013 Ordinance repealing and replacing sections 5.64.050 through 5.64.070 and repealing Chapter 5.120 , which establish environmental health program fees 1 Rpld 5.64.050
Added 5.64.050
2 Rpld 5.64.060
Added 5.64.060
3 Rpld 5.64.070
Added 5.64.070
4 Rpld 5.120.010— 5.120.050
04658 5-21-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04659 6- 4-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04660 6- 4-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04661 6- 4-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04662 6- 4-2013 Procedures for contracting for public projects 1, 2 2.55.030 , 2.55.040 (c)
04663 6-18-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04664 6-18-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04665 6-18-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04666 6-18-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04667 7-10-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04668 7-23-2013 Sets the fiscal year 2013-14 sewer service rates 1 4.32.020
04669 7-23-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04670 9-10-2013 Other Omitted
04671 9-10-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04672 9-17-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04673 10- 8-2013 Zoning Omitted
04674 10-22-2013 Master salary ordinance Omitted
04675 11- 6-2013 Establishes the boundaries of the supervisorial districts 1—5 2.02.020 — 2.02.060
04676 11-19-2013 Salary ordinance Omitted
04677 12-10-2013 Zoning Omitted
04678 12-10-2013 Building code Omitted
04679 12-10-2013 Fire protection regulations 2 Rpld 3.84.010— 3.84.0330
3 Added 3.84.010— 3.84.470
04680 12-10-2013 Permitting and inspection fees 1 2.54.010
Added 2.54.020 , 2.54.030
04681 1- 7-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04682 1- 7-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04683 1-28-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04684 1-28-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04685 1-28-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04686 2-11-2014 Establishes the planning commission and the parks and recreation commission 1 2.61.010
2 2.63.010
04687 2-11-2014 Sanitation and health 4.36.020
4.104.020 (1)
Added 4.104.200
04688 2-25-2014 Massage businesses 1 5.44.040
2 5.44.050
3 5.44.070
4 5.44.080
5 5.44.100
6 5.44.110
04689 3-11-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04690 3-11-2014 No vehicles in bike lane 1 Added 7.10.010
04691 3-11-2014 Prohibited left turns 1 Added 7.08.110
04692 3-25-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04693 4- 8-2014 Fees for enforcement of state public health laws 1 5.64.060
04694 4- 8-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04695 4- 8-2014 Probation department fees 1 2.43.040
04703 6- 3-2014 Membership requirements of In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee Omitted
04704 6- 3-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04705 6- 3-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04706 7- 2-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04707 7- 2-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04708 7-15-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04709 7-15-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04715 10-21-2014 Subdivision ordinance Omitted
04716 11- 4-2014 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04717 11- 4-2014 Smoking; tobacco retailer permit 2 4.96.030
3 4.96.140
4 4.96.150
5 4.96.200
6 4.96.240
7 4.96.250
8 4.96.260
9 4.96.340
10 4.98.100
04718 11- 4-2014 Regulation of smoking in and around multi-unit residences 2 Added 4.97.010 — 4.97.110
3 4.96.030
4 4.96.040
04719 11-18-2014 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04720 11-18-2014 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04721 11-18-2014 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04722 11-18-2014 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04723 11-18-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04724 12- 9-2014 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04725 12- 9-2014 Salary ordinance Omitted
04726 1-20-2015 Salary ordinance Omitted
04727 1-27-2015 Salary ordinance Omitted
04728 1-27-2015 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04729 2-10-2015 Salary ordinance Omitted
04730 2-10-2015 Salary ordinance Omitted
04731 2-10-2015 Salary ordinance Omitted
04732 2-10-2015 Salary ordinance Omitted
04733 2-24-2015 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04734 3-31-2015 Firearms 1 3.52.200
04735 4-14-2015 Sheriff 1 Added 2.44.120
04736 4-28-2015 Sanitation and health 2 Added 4.16.010 — 4.16.190
04737 4-28-2015 Food facilities 1 Rpld 4.56.070
Added 4.56.070
04738 5-19-2015 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04739 6-16-2015 Fees for enforcement of state public health laws 1 5.64.070
04740 6-16-2015 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04741 7-21-2015 Sewer service charges 1 4.32.020
04742 7-21-2015 Health system 1 Added 2.20.100
04743 9-22-2015 Planning and zoning ordinance Omitted
04744 10- 6-2015 Administrative process for correcting violations of this code 1 1.40.010
2 1.40.030
3 1.40.040
4 1.40.050
04745 10- 6-2015 Planning ordinance Omitted
04746 10- 6-2015 Planning ordinance Omitted
04747 11-17-2015 Planning ordinance Omitted
04748 11-17-2015 Planning ordinance Omitted
04749 11-17-2015 Planning ordinance Omitted
04750 12- 8-2015 Registration fees for weighing and measuring 1 5.124.020
04751 12-15-2015 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04752 12-15-2015 Urgency ordinance extending a moratorium relating to closure of mobilehome parks Omitted
04753 1- 5-2016 Mobilehome rent control 2 1.30.020
3 Rpld 1.30.030.1
Added 1.30.030.1
4 1.30.100
04754 1- 5-2016 Individual sewage disposal systems 1 Rpld 4.84.010 — 4.84.130
Added 4.84.010 — 4.84.195
04755 4-12-2016 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04756 5-10-2016 Illegal dumping and littering 2 Added 3.50.010 — 3.50.130
04757 5-24-2016 Control: Equal benefits and non-discrimination enforcement 2 Rpld 2.84.010 — 2.84.050
Added 2.84.010 — 2.84.030 , 2.84.050
04758 6- 7-2016 Affordable housing impact fee 1 Added 5.154.100 — 5.154.190
04759 6- 7-2016 County seal and logo 2 Added 2.05.010 — 2.05.030
04760 7-26-2016 Sewer service charges 1 4.32.020
04761 8- 9-2016 Extends a one-half cent retail transactions (sales) and use tax in the county for general fund purposes for a period of an additional twenty years Omitted
04762 10-18-2016 Planning ordinance Omitted
04763 10-18-2016 Planning ordinance Omitted
04764 11- 1-2016 Living wage ordinance pilot program 1 Added 2.88.010 — 2.88.090
04765 11-15-2016 Registration certification and fee for point-of-sale systems 1 Rpld 5.144.010 — 5.144.070
Added 5.144.010 — 5.144.070
04766 12-13-2016 Temporary moratorium Omitted
04767 12-13-2016 Fire protection regulations 2 Rpld 3.84.010— 3.84.470
04768 1-10-2017 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04769 1-24-2017 Extends temporary moratorium Omitted
04770 1-24-2017 Prima facie speed limits 1 7.04.045
2 7.04.035
04771 1-24-2017 Crosswalks 1 Rpld 7.88.010
04772 1-24-2017 Crosswalks 1 Added 7.88.020
04773 2-14-2017 Property owner obligations with respect to tenants displaced from unsafe or substandard units 2 Added 3.08.010 — 3.08.140
04774 2-28-2017 Living wage ordinance pilot program 1 2.88.020 , 2.88.030 , 2.88.050
04775 5-16-2017 Emergency, organization and functions 2 2.46.060
04776 5-16-2017 Prima facie speed limits 1 7.04.025
04777 6- 6-2017 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04778 6-27-2017 Tunitas Creek Beach Added 3.69.010 — 3.69.130
04779 6-27-2017 Planning ordinance Omitted
04780 7-25-2017 Sewer service charges 1 4.32.020
04781 8- 8-2017 Purchasing procedures 2 2.83.010 — 2.83.170
04782 9-26-2017 Trailer camp regulations 4 Rpld 5.92.010— 5.92.160
04783 9-26-2017 Mobilehome rent control 2, 3 1.30.020
4 1.30.030.1
04784 9-26-2017 Mobilehome park change of use 2 Added 5.156.010 — 5.156.140
04785 10-31-2017 Recycling of electronic waste 1 Added 5.77.010 — 5.77.120
04786 10-31-2017 Prima facie speed limits 1 7.04.025
7.04.035
04787 11-21-2017 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04790 12-12-2017 Zoning ordinance Omitted
04791 12-12-2017 Omitted
04792 1- 9-2018 Cable television franchises in conformance with the California Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 1 5.104.040
04793 1-23-2018 Omitted
04794 2-13-2018 Omitted
04795 2-27-2018 Property owner obligations with respect to tenants displaced from unsafe or substandard units 2 3.108.010 — 3.108.140
04796 3-13-2018 Office of Revenue Services transferred to Office of the County Manager 1 Added 2.108.010
2 Added 2.108.020
04797 3-13-2018 Discretionary license to engage in commercial cannabis cultivation 2 Rpld 5.148.010 — 5.148.100
Added 5.148.010 — 5.148.210
04798 4-24-2018 Omitted
04799 6-19-2018 Sales of flavored tobacco products and pharmacy sales of tobacco products prohibited 2 Added 4.99.010—4.99.080
3 4.96.030 (h)
04800 6-26-2018 No oversized vehicles parking 1 Added 7.28.070
04801 7-10-2018 Hazardous Materials Storage Ordinance Rpld 4.92.010 —4.92.330
Added 4.92.010 — 4.92.190
04802 7-24-2018 Setting sewer service rates 1 4.32.020
04803 9- 4-2018 Omitted
04804 9-25-2018 Prohibit use, possession, sale, or offer for sale of flamethrowers 1 Added 3.61.010 — 3.61.090
04805 11- 6-2018 Specified legal opportunities for dog recreation within San Mateo county parks and recreation areas 2 3.68.010
3.68.020
3.68.030
3.68.040
3.68.080
3.68.180
04806 11- 6-2018 PEG support fees 1 5.104.040 (b)
04807 11-13-2018 Commercial cannabis cultivation in the unincorporated area 2 5.148.050
3 5.148.060 (b)(17)
4 5.148.070 (b)
5 5.148.130 (d)
6 5.148.130 (e)
7 5.148.130 (q)
8 5.148.140 (a)
9 5.148.160
04808 1- 8-2019 Procedures for contracting for public projects 2 2.55.030 (a)—(c)
2.55.040 (c)
04809 2-26-2019 Safe storage of firearms in a residence 2 Added 3.54.010 — 3.54.050
04810 2-26-2019 Prohibition of loud or unruly gatherings where alcohol, cannabis, and/or controlled substances are served to, ingested by, or in the possession of minors 1 Added 3.05.010 — 3.05.080
04811 3-26-2019 Omitted
04812 5-14-2019 Modifying fines for violations of dog-related restrictions for San Mateo county parks and recreation areas 2 3.68.180
04813 7- 9-2019 Rescinded Ordinance 4143 and Section 7.48.100 for County Bridge No. 67 - Crystal Springs Dam Bridge 1 Rpld 7.48.100
04814 7-23-2019 Setting sewer service rates for fiscal year 2019-20 1 4.32.020
04815 7-23-2019 Omitted
04816 8- 6-2019 Omitted
04817 9-16-2019 Omitted
04818 11- 5-2019 Restrict the advertising of alcoholic beverages and cannabis to youth 2 Added 4.120.010 — 4.120.090
04819 11-12-2019 Prohibit the sale or distribution of electronic cigarettes 2 Added 4.95.010—4.95.050
04820 11-19-2019 Omitted
04821 12- 3-2019 County One-Time Expense Fund created 2 2.80.060 — 2.80.110
04822 1- 7-2020 Omitted
04823 2-25-2020 Regulating use of disposable food service ware by food facilities 2 Rpld 4.106.010 — 4.106.070 ,
Rpld 4.107.010 — 4.107.080
Added 4.107.010 — 4.107.090
04824 2-25-2020 Omitted
04825 3-10-2020 Reorganize County Departments 1 2.00.020
2 2.00.040
3 2.00.050
4 2.00.060
5 Added 2.11.010
6 2.16.010
7 Rpld 2.11.010 —2.11.030
8 Added 2.17.010 , 2.17.020
04826 4- 7-2020 Omitted
04826-1 5-26-2020 Omitted
04827 4-28-2020 Oversized vehicle parking 1 7.28.070
04828 7- 7-2020 Omitted
04829 7- 7-2020 Omitted
04830 7-21-2020 Sewer service charges 1 4.32.020
04831 8- 4-2020 Omitted
04832 8- 4-2020 Omitted
04833 8- 4-2020 Remove references to the term "handicapped persons" in favor of the term "persons with disabilities" 2 3.68.090
3 3.69.070
4 5.44.050 (w)
5 6.04.040 (a)
04834 9-15-2020 Omitted
04835 9-29-2020 Regulating weight limits on County Bridge 50—Wurr Road Bridge 1 7.48.040
04836 11-10-2020 Omitted
04837 11-17-2020 Contracts for service non-discrimination enforcement; contractor jury service policy; definitions for living wage ordinance pilot program 1 2.84.030
2 2.85.010
3 2.85.020
4 2.88.020
04838 12- 9-2020 Omitted
04839 12- 9-2020 Omitted
04840 2-23-2021 Regulating the use of disposable food service ware by food facilities 2 Ch. 4.107 (note)
04841 4- 6-2021 Align with changes to the Government Code and Administrative Memo B-1 1 2.14.040
04842 4-20-2021 Cable television franchises in conformance with the California Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 1 5.104.040 (b)
04843 5- 4-2021 Setting the water rates for FY 2021—22 through FY 2025—26 for County Service Area No. 7 1 4.104.020 (2)—(8)
04844 5- 4-2021 Omitted
04845 5-18-2021 Omitted
04846 5-18-2021 Fireworks 2 5.28.070
04847 6-29-2021 New licensing and security requirements for retail establishments selling firearms and ammunition 2 Rpld 3.52.060— 3.52.090,
3.52.110, 3.52.120
3 Added 3.51.010 — 3.51.230
04848 7-13-2021 Omitted
04849 7-20-2021 Sewer service rates for fiscal years 2021-22 through 2023-24 1 4.32.020
04850 8- 3-2021 Microenterprise home kitchen operations 2 Added 4.58.010 — 4.58.030 ,
Added 4.58.050— 4.58.090
04851 9-14-2021 Omitted
04852 9-28-2021 Reorganize county departments 1 2.00.020
2 2.46.040
3 2.46.050
4 2.46.060
5 2.46.090
6 2.46.110
7 2.46.120
8 2.46.130
9 Added 2.18.010 , 2.18.020
04853 11- 9-2021 4-hour time-limited parking restrictions 1 7.24.010
04854 11-16-2021 Extend the expiration date of living wage ordinance pilot program 1 2.88.040
2 2.88.080
04855 11-16-2021 Establishing specified legal opportunities for dog recreation with San Mateo County Parks and Recreation areas 2 Added 3.68.080 (y)
3.68.180
04856 12- 7-2021 Solid waste collection, transport, storage, and disposal 4.04.005 — 4.04.390
04857 12- 7-2021 Establishing an edible food recovery program 2 Added 4.106.010 — 4.106.140
04858 12- 7-2021 Prima facie speed limits 1 7.04.035
04859 12-14-2021 Establishing the boundaries of supervisorial districts 2—6 Rpld 2.02.020 — 2.02.060
Added 2.02.030 — 2.02.060
04860 2- 8-2022 Regulating the use of disposable food service ware by food facilities to align with new State laws 2 Rpld 4.107.010 — 4.107.090
Added 4.107.010 — 4.107.090
04861 2-22-2022 Authorizing the use of the titles "County Executive Officer" and "County Attorney" 2 Added 2.10.090
3 Added 2.14.110
04862 2-22-2022 Record of survey map checking fees 1 2.50.080
04863 Omitted
04864 5- 3-2022 Exception to the prohibition on firearm possession on County property 2 Added 3.53.030 (i)
04865 5- 3-2022 Omitted
04866 5-17-2022 Designate Juneteenth as an annual holiday for County Employees 2 2.71.110 (b)
04867 5-17-2022 Enacting a Living Wage ordinance 1 Added 2.88.010 — 2.88.090
04868 7-26-2022 Omitted
04869 7-26-2022 Commercial cannabis cultivation 2 5.148.020 (aa)
3 5.148.050 (b)
4 5.148.060 (b)
5 5.148.070 (b), (c)
6 5.148.080 (a)
7 5.148.090 (a)—(c)
8 5.148.100
9 5.148.110
10 5.148.160
04870 10-18-2022 Employee overtime 1 2.71.100 (b)
04871 11- 1-2022 Collection of fees for enforcement of State Public Health Laws 1 5.64.070
04872 12- 6-2022 Minimum wage 1 Added 5.158.010 — 5.158.120
04875 4-25-2023 Restricting the use of county resources to assist or cooperate with immigration authorities 2 Added 2.48.010
04876 4-25-2023 Fireworks 2 5.28.070
04877 5-23-2023 Smoking 1 Rpld 4.96.010 —4.96.340
Added 4.96.010 — 4.96.280
04878 5-23-2023 Tobacco retailer permit 2 Rpld 4.95.010—4.95.050
Rpld 4.98.100 — 4.98.180
Added 4.98.100 — 4.98.310
Rpld 4.99.010—4.99.080
04879 5-23-2023 Collection of fees 1 5.64.070
04880 7-25-2023 Sewer service charges 1 4.32.020
04881 9-26-2023 Microenterprise home kitchen operations 2 Rpld 4.58.010-4.58.090
2 Added 4.58.010 — 4.58.030
04882 9-26-2023 Collection of fees 1 5.64.070
04884 10-17-2023 Recycling and diversion of debris from construction 2 Rpld 4.105.010—4.105.070
04886 1- 9-2024 Animal control 1 Rpld 6.04.010 —6.04.340
1 Added 6.04.010 — 6.04.370
04887 2-13-2024 Establishing encampment regulations 1 Added 3.109.010 — 3.109.070
04890 5-21-2024 Equality, diversity, and inclusion 2 Added 1.50.010 — 1.50.060
04891 5-21-2024 Prima facie speed limits 1 7.04.010
04892 6-11-2024 Sewer service rates 1 4.32.020
04893 9-10-2024 Survey monument preservation fund 1 Added 2.50.100
04896 11-19-2024 Weighting and measuring devices fees 1 5.12.020
County water submeter testing fees 2 Added 5.124.030
04897 11-19-2024 Procurement preference for local businesses 2 Added 2.89.010 — 2.89.100
04900 12-10-2024 Board of supervisors' compensation 1 Added 2.71.240
04901 12-10-2024 Environmental heal imposition fees 5 5.64.060 (a)
Environmental health fees collection 6 5.64.070
04902 2-11-2025 Approval of plans and design 2 Added 2.10.100
Duties of Director of Public Works 2.50.010
04903 3-25-2025 Backflow prevention 2 Rpld 4.72.010 — 4.72.150
Added 4.72.010 — 4.72.150
04904 4- 8-2025 Prima facie speed limits 1 7.04.025 , 7.40.030
04905 4- 8-2025 Prima facie speed limits 1 7.04.025 , 7.40.030
04906 6-10-2025 Minimum wage 1 Rpld 5.158.010 — 5.158.120
Added 5.158.010 — 5.158.230
04908 8-26-2025 Public projects contracting procedures 2 2.55.030
2.55.040
Added 2.55.050
04909 8-26-2025 Prima facie speed limits 1 7.04.025
7.04.035
04910 8-26-2025 Prima facie speed limits 1 Added 7.04.015
04911 9- 9-2025 Nitrous oxide 1 Added 4.124.010
04912 11- 4-2025 County departments 1 2.00.020
Technology Services department 2 Added 2.19.010 , 2.19.020
04913 11- 4-2025 Storm water management and discharge control 1 Rpld 4.100.010 — 4.100.300
Added 4.100.005 — 4.100.300
04914 11-18-2025 Claims for money or damages 1 Rnb 2.72.010
as 2.10.065
Reimbursement of employee expenses 2 Rpld 2.72.010 — 2.72.090
Added 2.72.010 — 2.72.090
04915 11- 4-2025 Non-cooperation with immigration authorities restrictions 2 2.48.010
County department reporting requirement 3 Added 2.48.020
Law enforcement identification 4 Added 2.48.030
Miscellaneous immigration law enforcement provisions 5 Added 2.48.040
4918 5- 5-2026 Kratom and 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) 1 Added 4.128.010 — 4.128.050
4920 6- 9-2026 Special election Omitted

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