Municipal code
San Ramon Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of San Ramon, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 3 titles · 1,840 sections
- Jurisdiction
- San Ramon
Contents
▸Title D — ZONING
Overview- Chapter III — Transactions and Use Tax
- Chapter II — Notices
- Chapter III — Appeals
- Chapter IV — Fees
- Chapter I — General Municipal Elections
- Chapter II — Campaigns
- Chapter III — District Elections
- Chapter IV — Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements
- Chapter I — Legislative Body
- Chapter II — City Manager
- Chapter III — City Attorney
- Chapter IV — City Clerk
- Chapter V — Director of Finance
- Chapter I — General Provisions
- Chapter II — Planning Commission
- Chapter III — Architectural Review Board
- Chapter IV — Parks and Community Services Commission
- Chapter V — Building Code Board of Appeals
- Chapter VI — City Housing Authority
- Chapter I — Travel by City Personnel
- Chapter I — Contract Authority
- Chapter II — Contracts For General Services
- Chapter I — Emergency Management
- Chapter I — Sales and Use Tax
- Chapter II — Transient Occupancy Tax
- Chapter III — Transactions and Use Tax
- Chapter I — General
- Chapter IX — Shared Autonomous Vehicles
- Chapter III — Gambling
- Chapter IV — Special Events
- Chapter I — Adoption of Regulations
- Chapter I — General Requirements and Procedures
- Chapter II — Classifications and Rates
- Chapter I — Fireworks
- Chapter I — Use Regulations
▸Chapter I — Solid Waste and Recycling
Overview- Article 2 — Solid Waste, Organic Materials and Recyclable Materials Collection Service and
- Article 3 — Authorized Collectors
- Article 4 — Construction and Demolition Debris
- Article 1 — Definitions
- Article 2 — Solid Waste, Organic Materials and Recyclable Materials Collection Service and
- Article 3 — Authorized Collectors
- Article 4 — Construction and Demolition Debris
- Article 5 — Violation-Penalty
- Chapter IV — Smoking Regulations
- Chapter VII — Inoperative and Abandoned Vehicles
- Chapter VIII — Sales on Highway
- Chapter IX — Living in Vehicles
▸Chapter X — Ambulances
Overview- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Permits
- Article 7 — Permit Suspension or Revocation
- Article 1 — General Provisions
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Permits
- Article 4 — Compliance Cards
- Article 5 — Fees
- Article 6 — Driver and Attendant Standards
- Article 7 — Permit Suspension or Revocation
- Article 8 — Emergency Response
- Article 9 — Miscellaneous Provisions
- Article 10 — Enforcement
- Chapter XII — Stormwater Management and Discharge Control
- Chapter I — Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
- Chapter II — Juvenile Alcohol Offenses and Imposition of Fee for Police Services
- Chapter III — False Reports
- Chapter IV — Alarm Systems
- Chapter V — Labor Disputes
- Chapter VI — Automatic Communication Devices
- Chapter VIII — Taxicabs
▸Chapter IX — Massage Establishments and Massage Services
- Chapter X — Unclaimed Property
- Chapter XI — Curfew
- Chapter XII — Firearms
- Chapter XIII — Graffiti Control
- Chapter XIV — Laser Pointers
- Chapter XV — Skateboards, In-line Skates and Bicycles
- Chapter XVI — Transient Registration
- Chapter XVII — Specialized or Military Equipment Use
- Chapter II — Speed Limits
- Chapter III — Weight Limits
- Chapter IV — Interstate Truck Terminals
- Chapter V — Bicycles
- Chapter VI — Transportation System Management
- Chapter VIII — Traffic Orders
▸Chapter IX — Shared Autonomous Vehicles
Overview- Article 1 — Intent
- Article 2 — Short Title
- Article 3 — Definitions
- Article 4 — Franchise Terms and Conditions
- Article 5 — Franchise Applications and Renewal
- Article 6 — Minimum Consumer Protection and Service Standards
- Article 7 — Franchise Fee and Financial Requirements
- Article 8 — Construction Requirements
- Article 9 — Technical Standards
- Article 10 — Indemnification and Insurance Requirements
- Article 11 — Records and Reports
- Article 12 — Review of System Performance
- Article 13 — Franchise Violations
- Article 14 — Force Majeure; Grantee's Inability to Perform
- Article 15 — Abandonment or Removal of Franchise Property
- Article 16 — Grantor and Subscriber Rights
- Article 17 — Severability
- Article 18 — Video Service Provided by State Franchise Holders
- Chapter I — Definitions
- Chapter II — Prohibited Uses or Activities
- Chapter III — Allowed Uses or Activities
- Chapter IV — Violations and Penalties
▸Title C — CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE
Overview- Division C1 — UNIFORM CODES
- Division C4 — LAND DEVELOPMENT
- Division C5 — SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES
- Division C8 — ROOF TOP SOLAR
▸Division C1 — UNIFORM CODES
Overview- Chapter II — California Mechanical Code
- Chapter III — California Plumbing Code
- Chapter IV — California Electrical Code
- Chapter V — California Residential Code
- Chapter VI — Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code
- Chapter VII — Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and Uniform Housing
- Chapter VIII — California Green Building Standards Code
- Chapter IX — California Fire Code
- Chapter X — California Existing Building Code
▸Division C2 — BUILDING SECURITY
▸Division C3 — BUILDING RELOCATION
▸Division C4 — LAND DEVELOPMENT
Overview- Chapter I — Traffic Management and Levels of Service
- Chapter II — Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees
▸Chapter IIA — Road Improvement and Transportation Fees
- Chapter IIIA — Community Forestry Program
- Chapter V — School Age Child Care Fees
- Chapter VI — Underground Utility Districts
- Chapter VII — Public School Facility Status Disclosure
▸Chapter VIII — Water Conservation and Landscaping
- Chapter IX — Park and Recreation Facility Impact Fee
- Chapter X — Public Art Impact Fee
- Chapter XI — Open Space Development Impact Fee
- Chapter XII — Inclusionary Housing (Residential Development Projects)
- Chapter XIII — Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee (Commercial Development
- Chapter XIV — Parkland Impact Fee
▸Division C5 — SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES
Overview- Chapter I — General Provisions
- Chapter II — Administration
- Chapter III — General Map Requirements
- Chapter IV — Tentative Subdivision Maps — Five or More Parcels
- Chapter V — Final Subdivision Maps — Five or More Parcels
- Chapter VI — Subdivisions of Four or Fewer Parcels
- Chapter VII — Condominium Conversions
- Chapter VIII — Lot Line Adjustment
- Chapter IX — Dedications and Reservations
- Chapter X — Parkland Dedication
- Chapter XI — Improvements
- Chapter XII — Reversions to Acreage
- Chapter XIII — Parcel Mergers and Unmergers
- Chapter XIV — Correction and Amendment of Maps
- Chapter XV — Enforcement and Appeals
▸Division C6 — PUBLIC WORKS AND FLOOD CONTROL
Overview▸Chapter III — Setback Requirements
- Chapter IV — Underground Utility Districts
- Chapter VI — Sidewalk/Driveway Repair and Replacement
- Chapter VII — Pavement Cut Moratorium
▸Division C8 — ROOF TOP SOLAR
▸Division C9 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS
▸Title D — ZONING
Overview- Chapter I — Definitions
- Chapter I — Purpose and Applicability of Zoning Ordinance
- Chapter II — Zoning Map
- Chapter I — Development and Land Use Approval Requirements
- Chapter II — Residential Zones
- Chapter III — Mixed Use Zones
- Chapter IV — Commercial, Office and
- Chapter V — Special Purpose Zone
- Chapter VI — Overlay Zones
- Chapter I — General Property Development Standards
- Chapter II — Landscape Design Standards
- Chapter III — Parking and Loading
- Chapter IV — Signs
- Chapter V — Portable Outdoor Storage Units
- Chapter I — Adult Business Regulations
- Chapter II — Alternative Energy Structures
- Chapter III — Standards for Specific Land Uses
- Chapter IV — Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
- Chapter V — Homeless Shelters
- Chapter VI — Reasonable Accommodation For The Disabled
- Chapter VII — Raising of Chickens
- Chapter VIII — Density Bonus
- Chapter IX — Beekeeping Apiary
- Chapter I — Hillside, Creek, and Ridgeline Areas
- Chapter II — Tree Preservation and Protection
- Chapter I — Permit Application Filing and Processing
- Chapter II — Permit Review and Decisions
- Chapter III — Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions
- Chapter IV — Development Agreements
- Chapter I — Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels
- Chapter II — Appeals and Calls for Review
- Chapter III — Amendments
- Chapter IV — Public Hearings
- Chapter V — Enforcement
- Chapter I — Definitions