Municipal code
Santa Clarita Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Santa Clarita, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-09-27
- Contents
- 337 chapters · 2,444 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Santa Clarita
Contents
▸Title 1
Overview▸Chapter 1.01 — CODE ADOPTED[1 ]
- Chapter 1.08 — CITATIONS IN LIEU OF IMMEDIATE ARRAIGNMENT
- Title 2
- Chapter 2.28 — PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.04 — COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.05
- Chapter 2.06
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.10 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.12
- Chapter 2.13 — PERSONNEL MANAGER (Repealed by Ord. 89-5)
- Chapter 2.15 — CITY TREASURER
- Chapter 2.16 — CITY ATTORNEY
- Chapter 2.17 — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
- Chapter 2.18 — DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 2.19
- Chapter 2.26 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.28
- Chapter 2.29 — ARTS COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.40 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 2.50 — ADMINISTRATIVE MANDAMUS: STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
- Chapter 2.55 — HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY THE CITY
- Chapter 2.60 — CLAIMS AND ACTIONS BY OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES
- Chapter 2.70 — PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Chapter 2.75 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Title 3
- Chapter 3.04
- Chapter 3.07 — SELF-INSURANCE FUND
- Chapter 3.08 — INVESTMENT OF MONEYS AND FUNDS
- Chapter 3.10 — COLLECTION OF DEBTS TO THE CITY
- Chapter 3.12 — PURCHASES
- Chapter 3.14 — PUBLIC WORKS BID REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 3.16 — DEMANDS AND CLAIMS
- Chapter 3.18
- Chapter 3.19 — ARTICLE 8 FUNDS
- Chapter 3.20 — TRANSFER OF TAX FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 3.22 — REAL PROPERTY DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.32
- Chapter 3.34 — UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.36 — TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT
- Title 4
▸Chapter 4.01 — SCOPE OF DIVISION
- Chapter 4.10 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 4.12 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 4.14 — APPLICATION FOR FRANCHISE
- Chapter 4.16 — COMPENSATION
- Chapter 4.18 — CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
▸Chapter 4.20
- Title 5
- Chapter 5.02 — BUSINESS LICENSES
▸Chapter 5.08 — MASSAGE[1 ]
- Title 6
- Chapter 6.02
- Chapter 6.04 — MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS—CHANGE IN USE
- Title 7
- Chapter 7.02
- Chapter 7.03 — INFLUENCING MUNICIPAL LEGISLATION
- Title 8
- Chapter 8.60 — TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL
▸Chapter 8.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 8.16
- Part 1 — Licensing
- Part 3 — Registration Of Dogs By Businesses
▸Part 4
- Chapter 8.28 — LICENSES FOR OTHER ANIMALS
▸Chapter 8.32 — ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE
▸Chapter 8.37 — DANGEROUS DOGS
▸Chapter 8.40 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 8.48 — DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 8.52 — STOCKYARDS AND HOG RANCHES
- Chapter 8.56 — IMPORTING OF ANIMALS
- Chapter 8.60 — TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL
▸Chapter 8.64 — QUARANTINES
▸Chapter 8.72 — ANIMAL DISEASE REPORTS
- Chapter 8.80 — DOGS IN OPEN VEHICLES
- Chapter 8.84 — FEEDING OF CERTAIN PREDATOR ANIMALS
- Chapter 8.86 — INTERFERENCE WITH POLICE DOGS
- Chapter 8.90 — FEE SCHEDULE
- Title 9
- Chapter 9.02
- Chapter 9.38
- Chapter 9.50
▸Chapter 9.60 — PROHIBITION OF FIREWORKS
- Title 10
- Chapter 10.02 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION
- Chapter 10.04
- Chapter 10.06 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
- Title 11
- Chapter 11.63 — THREATS WITH REPLICA FIREARMS
- Chapter 11.57 — DAYTIME LOITERING
- Chapter 11.66 — FIREARMS, BOWS AND ARROWS GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11.62 — CARRYING KNIVES IN PLAIN VIEW BY MINORS
- Chapter 11.05 — BURGLAR AND ROBBERY ALARMS[1 ]
- Chapter 11.12 — INTERFERENCE WITH CITY PROPERTY OR NOTICES
▸Part 1 — Public Drinking
- Part 2 — Drinking At Public Schools
- Part 3 — Possession Of Opened Alcoholic Beverage Receptacles
- Chapter 11.20 — GAMBLING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
▸Part 1 — Indecent Exposure
- Part 2 — Female Performers And Waitresses
▸Chapter 11.26 — PUBLIC RESTROOMS
- Chapter 11.37
- Chapter 11.38 — PEDDLING ON HIGHWAYS
- Chapter 11.40 — NOISY STREET HAWKING AND ADVERTISING
- Chapter 11.41 — CHARGING ADMISSION TO PARTIES
▸Chapter 11.42
- Chapter 11.46 — FILMING POLICY
- Chapter 11.56 — CURFEW OF MINORS
- Chapter 11.58 — SALE OF KNIVES TO MINORS
- Chapter 11.59 — INTERFERENCE WITH SPECIAL EVENTS
- Chapter 11.62
- Chapter 11.63 — THREATS WITH REPLICA FIREARMS
- Chapter 11.66
- Chapter 11.68 — GRAFFITI
- Chapter 11.70 — ADULT BUSINESS LICENSES
- Chapter 11.72 — LOITERING BY CRIMINAL STREET GANGS
- Chapter 11.74
- Title 12
- Chapter 12.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 12.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 12.20 — TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS
- Chapter 12.28 — TRAFFIC ON PRIVATE STREETS
- Chapter 12.32 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 12.36 — BOULEVARD STOPS
- Chapter 12.40 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 12.48 — WEIGHT LIMITS
- Chapter 12.52 — CROSSWALKS AND BICYCLE LANES
- Chapter 12.54 — ROLLER SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, NONMOTORIZED SCOOTERS AND BICYCLES
- Chapter 12.56 — RAILROAD CROSSINGS
- Chapter 12.62 — INTOXICATION CONTROL ROADBLOCKS
- Part 2 — Restrictions And Prohibitions
- Part 3 — Tow Away Zones
- Chapter 12.68 — TRESPASS BY MOTOR VEHICLES
- Chapter 12.72 — REPOSSESSION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
- Chapter 12.76 — MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 12.78 — CRUISING
- Chapter 12.80 — ABANDONED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
- Chapter 12.84
- Chapter 12.88 — PARADES
▸Chapter 12.92 — ROADS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 12.96 — BICYCLES ON SIDEWALKS
- Title 13
- Chapter 13.18 — EXCAVATIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
- Chapter 13.22 — MOVING PERMITS
- Chapter 13.24 — NEWSRACKS
- Division 2 — UNDER GROUNDING OF UTILITIES
▸Chapter 13.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 13.06 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 13.08
- Chapter 13.10 — FEES AND CHARGES
▸Chapter 13.12 — DEPOSITS AND SURETIES
- Chapter 13.16 — CONSTRUCTION WORK
▸Chapter 13.18 — EXCAVATIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
▸Chapter 13.26 — OVERHEAD STRUCTURES
- Chapter 13.32 — PROCEDURES
▸Chapter 13.34 — DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
- Chapter 13.70 — HOUSE NUMBERING
▸Title 14
- Chapter 14.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 14.06 — PARK AND PUBLIC PLACE RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 14.08 — RIDING AND HIKING TRAILS
- Chapter 14.10 — OPEN SPACE AREAS
- Chapter 14.12 — MUNICIPAL AQUATIC FACILITIES
- Chapter 14.14 — USE OF CITY SKATE PARK
- Title 15
▸Division 3 — SOLID WASTE
- Part 3 — Construction And Demolition Materials Management Plans
- Part 9
- Chapter 15.50 — STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY ENTERPRISE FUND
▸Part 1 — General Provisions
- Chapter 15.08
▸Part 1 — General Provisions
- Chapter 15.18 — WATER RECYCLING AT THE WATER FACTORY
- Chapter 15.20 — SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
- Chapter 15.24 — GENERAL PROVISIONS (Repealed by Ord. 09-8)
▸Chapter 15.28 — ADMINISTRATION, PERMITS AND FEES (Repealed by Ord. 09-8)
- Part 1 — Definitions
- Part 4
- Part 6 — Collection
- Part 7
- Part 8 — Unlawful And Prohibited Acts
- Part 9
▸Part 1 — Definitions
- Part 3 — Construction And Demolition Materials Management Plans
- Part 5
- Part 8 — Appeals
▸Chapter 15.50
- Title 16
- Chapter 16.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.03 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 16.05 — SURVEYS
- Chapter 16.07
▸Chapter 16.09 — HIGHWAYS
- Chapter 16.13 — LOTS
▸Chapter 16.17 — SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 16.21 — SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
▸Chapter 16.23 — FEES, BONDS AND DEPOSITS
- Chapter 16.29 — FINAL MAPS AND FINAL PARCEL MAPS
- Chapter 16.31
- Chapter 16.33
- Chapter 16.35
- Chapter 16.37 — WAIVER CONDITIONS
- Chapter 16.39 — PARCEL MERGERS
- Chapter 16.41 — RECORDING OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- Title 17
- Division 1 — GENERAL PROCEDURES
- Division 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Division 3 — APPLICATIONS
- Division 5 — USE CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED PARKING
- Chapter 17.51 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—ALL ZONES
- Chapter 17.45 — PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC USE TYPES
- Chapter 17.48 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES USE TYPES
- Division 6 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.55 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—MIXED USE
- Division 7 — SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Chapter 17.61 ADULT BUSINESS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.69 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES AND SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS
- Division 8 — RESERVED
- Division 9 — GRADING
- Chapter 17.01
- Chapter 17.02 — PLANNING AGENCY
▸Chapter 17.03 — RULES FOR PROVISIONS, LANGUAGE, MEASUREMENT AND INTERPRETATION
- Chapter 17.05
- Chapter 17.06 — COMMON PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.07
- Chapter 17.08 — REVOCATIONS AND REVISIONS
- Chapter 17.09 — MINOR PERMIT MODIFICATIONS
- Chapter 17.11 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.22 — CLASS I APPLICATIONS—MINISTERIAL
- Chapter 17.23 — CLASS II APPLICATIONS—DISCRETIONARY
▸Chapter 17.24
- Chapter 17.26 — CLASS V APPLICATIONS—DISCRETIONARY
▸Chapter 17.27 — CLASS VI APPLICATIONS—DISCRETIONARY
- Chapter 17.31 — ZONING DESIGNATION PURPOSE
- Chapter 17.32 — NON-URBAN ZONES
- Chapter 17.33 — URBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.34 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.35 — MIXED USE ZONES
▸Chapter 17.36 — OPEN SPACE ZONES
- Chapter 17.38 — OVERLAY ZONES
- Chapter 17.39 — SPECIAL STANDARDS DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.41 — GENERAL
- Chapter 17.42 — RESIDENTIAL USE TYPES
- Chapter 17.43 — COMMERCIAL USE TYPES
- Chapter 17.44 — INDUSTRIAL USE TYPES
- Chapter 17.45
- Chapter 17.46 — AGRICULTURAL USE TYPES
- Chapter 17.47 — TEMPORARY USE TYPES
- Chapter 17.48 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES USE TYPES
- Chapter 17.49 — DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES/MISCELLANEOUS USE TYPES
- Chapter 17.51 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—ALL ZONES
- Chapter 17.53
- Chapter 17.57
▸Chapter 17.61 — ADULT BUSINESS REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 17.64 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
▸Chapter 17.66
- Chapter 17.68 — TRANSFER DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS, DENSITY BONUS, AND CLUSTER DEVELOPMENTS
- Chapter 17.69
- Division 8 — RESERVED
- Chapter 17.80 — SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 17.81 — PERMITS
- Chapter 17.82 — EXISTING GRADING
- Chapter 17.83 — PERMIT APPLICATION
▸Chapter 17.84 — SECURITY
- Chapter 17.86 — IMPORT, EXPORT, EXCAVATIONS AND FILLS
- Chapter 17.87 — DRAINAGE AND TERRACING
- Chapter 17.88 — GRADING DESIGNATION AND LOCATION
- Chapter 17.89 — DUST PREVENTION AND CONTROL
- Chapter 17.90 — NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 17.95
- Title 18
- Chapter 18.10 — AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX G, FLOOD-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION, OF THE CALIFORNIA BUIL…
- Chapter 18.11 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1, DIVISION II, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDE…
- Chapter 18.01 — ADOPTION OF THE CITY BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 18.02 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1, DIVISION II, SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CALIFOR…
- Chapter 18.03 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 15, ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES, OF THE CALIF…
▸Chapter 18.04 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 16, STRUCTURAL DESIGN, OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 18.05 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17, STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS, OF THE CAL…
- Chapter 18.06 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 18, SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS, OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 18.07 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 19, CONCRETE, OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 18.08 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 23, WOOD, OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 18.09 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 25, GYPSUM BOARD AND PLASTER, OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING…
- Chapter 18.10 — AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX G, FLOOD-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION, OF THE CALIFORNIA BUIL…
- Chapter 18.11 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1, DIVISION II, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDE…
- Chapter 18.13 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4, FOUNDATIONS, OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 18.14 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 5, FLOORS, OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 18.15 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 6, WALL CONSTRUCTION, OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 18.16 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8, ROOF-CEILING CONSTRUCTION, OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENT…
- Chapter 18.17 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9, ROOF ASSEMBLIES, OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 18.18 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10, CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES, OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTI…
- Chapter 18.19 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 5, PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE METHOD, OF THE CALIFORNIA EXI…
- Chapter 18.20 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 7, ALTERATIONS – LEVEL 1, OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUI…
- Chapter 18.21 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9, ALTERATIONS – LEVEL 3, OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUI…
- Title 19
- Chapter 19.01 — ADOPTION OF THE CITY ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 19.02
- Chapter 19.03 — AMENDMENTS TO ANNEX H (ARTICLE 80) OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
- Title 20
- Chapter 20.01
- Chapter 20.02 — AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1, DIVISION II OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Title 21
- Chapter 21.01 — ADOPTION OF THE CITY MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 21.02
- Chapter 21.03
- Title 22
- Chapter 22.01 — ADOPTION OF THE CITY FIRE CODE AND CITY WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 22.01 — ADOPTION OF THE CITY FIRE CODE AND CITY WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Title 23
- Chapter 23.10
▸Chapter 23.20 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
- Chapter 23.30 — PUBLIC NUISANCES
- Chapter 23.50
- Title 24
- Chapter 24.01 — ADOPTION OF THE CITY ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
- Chapter 24.01 — ADOPTION OF THE CITY ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
- Title 25
- Chapter 25.01
- Chapter 25.03
- Chapter 25.04 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- 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 OL
- Chapter GP