Earlier editions: 2026-07
Municipal code
Santa Rosa Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Santa Rosa, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 22 titles · 2,966 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Santa Rosa
Contents
- Title CHA — Charter of the City of Santa Rosa
▸Title 1 — General Provisions
Overview- Chapter 1-01 — CODE ADOPTION
- Chapter 1-04 — CUSTODY AND USE OF CITY SEAL AND OTHER OFFICIAL INSIGNIA
- Chapter 1-06 — ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND SIGNATURES
- Chapter 1-08 — ORDINANCE PROCEDURE
- Chapter 1-09 — AUTHORITY TO CORRECT SCRIVENER'S ERRORS
- Chapter 1-12 — ELECTIONS
- Chapter 1-16 — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
- Chapter 1-20 — APPEALS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 1-22 — JUDICIAL REVIEW OF QUASI-JUDICIAL DECISIONS
- Chapter 1-24 — CITATION PROCEDURE
- Chapter 1-28 — VIOLATION—PENALTY
▸Chapter 1-30 — ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS
Overview- Article I — Purpose and Authority for an Administrative Review—Definitions
- Article III — Procedures for Administrative Review of Code Violations and Nuisances
- Article IV — Administrative Hearing Procedures
- Article V — Collection of Administrative Fines and Penalties
- Article VI — Administrative Citation
- Article VII — Notice of Noncompliance
- Chapter 1-32 — SUBPOENAS
- Chapter 1-34 — REAL PROPERTY LEASES
▸Title 2 — Administration and Personnel
Overview- Chapter 2-04 — BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION
- Chapter 2-12 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2-16 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 2-24 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 2-28 — PERSONNEL BOARD
- Chapter 2-32 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Chapter 2-36 — EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
- Chapter 2-38 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
▸Title 3 — Revenue and Finance
Overview- Chapter 3-04 — MISCELLANEOUS FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 3-08 — PURCHASING POLICY
- Chapter 3-16 — PROPERTY TAXATION
- Chapter 3-20 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3-24 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3-26 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3-28 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3-30 — 2020 TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3-32 — UTILITY USERS TAX
- Chapter 3-36 — PLANNING AND ADVANCE EXPENDITURE REVOLVING FUND
- Chapter 3-40 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3-44 — PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT POLICY
- Chapter 3-48 — CIGARETTE DISTRIBUTION TAX
- Chapter 3-50 — STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES
- Chapter 3-60 — DESIGN-BUILD PROCUREMENT
▸Title 4 — Local Improvements
Overview▸Chapter 4-04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 4-12 — ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS—GENERALLY
- Chapter 4-16 — PARKING PLACE PROCEDURE
- Chapter 4-20 — SERVICE FACILITIES DISTRICTS
- Chapter 4-24 — LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT PROCEDURE
- Chapter 4-32 — TEMPORARY BORROWING
▸Chapter 4-36 — ASSESSMENT BONDS
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Bond Plan A. Lot Bonds
- Article III — Bond Plan B. District Bonds
- Article IV — Bond Plan C. District (Liability) Bonds
- Article V — Bond Plan D. Ad Valorem (Land) Bonds
- Article VI — Bond Plan E. Ad Valorem (Realty) Bonds
- Article VII — Bond Plan F. (Benefit) Bonds
- Article VIII — Refunding Bonds
▸Chapter 4-40 — GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
- Chapter 4-44 — REVENUE BONDS
▸Chapter 4-48 — HEALTH FACILITY AND FINANCING LAW
- Chapter 4-52 — MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BOND LAW
- Chapter 4-56 — SPECIAL TAX FINANCING CODE
▸Title 6 — Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations
Overview- Chapter 6-04 — GENERAL BUSINESS TAX
- Chapter 6-10 — CANNABIS INDUSTRY TAX
- Chapter 6-20 — REGULATION OF RETAIL TOBACCO SALES
- Chapter 6-24 — HOUSE NUMBER PAINTERS
- Chapter 6-36 — MECHANICAL PLAY DEVICES
- Chapter 6-40 — PRIVATE PATROL SYSTEMS
- Chapter 6-44 — SOLICITORS AND PEDDLERS
- Chapter 6-48 — STREET VENDORS
- Chapter 6-50 — STREET PERFORMERS
▸Chapter 6-56 — BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS
- Chapter 6-60 — BINGO
- Chapter 6-64 — MOBILEHOME PARK GUIDELINES
- Chapter 6-66 — RENT CONTROL—MOBILEHOMES
- Chapter 6-67 — MOBILEHOME PARK CONVERSIONS
▸Chapter 6-68 — ALARM SYSTEMS AND ALARM BUSINESSES
- Chapter 6-72 — PEEP SHOW ESTABLISHMENTS AND ADULT MOTION PICTURE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 6-76 — PERMIT APPEALS
▸Chapter 6-80 — SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 6-84 — POLICE GENERATED TOWS
- Chapter 6-87 — TAXICAB SERVICES
▸Title 7 — Animals
Overview- Chapter 7-04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 7-08 — ANIMAL CONTROL
- Chapter 7-12 — DOGS
- Chapter 7-16 — POUNDMASTER—IMPOUNDMENT
- Chapter 7-20 — CATS
- Chapter 7-24 — EXOTIC ANIMALS
- Chapter 7-28 — ANIMAL NUISANCES
▸Chapter 7-30 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS
▸Title 9 — Health and Safety
Overview- Chapter 9-08 — WEEDS AND RUBBISH
- Chapter 9-10 — WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM FOR CARRYOUT BAGS
- Chapter 9-12 — REFUSE AND SANITATION
- Chapter 9-14 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
- Chapter 9-16 — MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
- Chapter 9-20 — SMOKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9-22 — BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, IN-LINE SKATES, AND SIMILAR DEVICES
- Chapter 9-24 — INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REGISTRATION OF REAL PROPERTIES WHICH EXIST AS UNMA…
- Chapter 9-28 — FUELS MITIGATION PILE BURNING
- Chapter 9-30 — ZERO WASTE FOOD WARE
- Chapter 9-32 — HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND FUELS MANAGEMENT
▸Title 10 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Overview- Chapter 10-04 — ALCOHOL
- Chapter 10-05 — ALCOHOL SALES PERMIT FEE
- Chapter 10-06 — DEEMED APPROVED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10-08 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
- Chapter 10-10 — GAMBLING CARD GAMES
- Chapter 10-12 — OBSTRUCTING PASSAGE
- Chapter 10-16 — OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST MINORS
- Chapter 10-17 — GRAFFITI ABATEMENT PROGRAM
- Chapter 10-20 — DISTRIBUTION OF ADVERTISING MATERIAL
- Chapter 10-22 — LOST PROPERTY
- Chapter 10-24 — WEAPONS
- Chapter 10-26 — SIDESHOWS, STREET RACES, AND RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS
- Chapter 10-28 — MINOR ALCOHOL OFFENSE/LOUD PARTIES
- Chapter 10-32 — CAMPAIGN FINANCE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10-33 — PUBLIC FINANCING OF COUNCIL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS
- Chapter 10-35 — REGULATION OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 10-36 — AGGRESSIVE PANHANDLING
- Chapter 10-38 — TRESPASS ON BUSINESS PREMISES
- Chapter 10-42 — VULNERABLE USER PROTECTION
- Chapter 10-45 — MINIMUM WAGES TO BE PAID BY EMPLOYERS
- Chapter 10-46 — HOUSING ANTI-DISCRIMINATION CODE
▸Title 11 — Vehicles and Traffic
Overview- Chapter 11-04 — DEFINITIONS
▸Chapter 11-08 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 11-12 — PRIVATE ROADS
- Chapter 11-20 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 11-22 — CAMPING ON PUBLIC STREETS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 11-24 — PARKING—METERED AND UNMETERED LOCATIONS
- Chapter 11-26 — PREFERENTIAL PARKING
- Chapter 11-28 — COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND TRUCK ROUTES
- Chapter 11-32 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Chapter 11-36 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 11-40 — SPECIAL EVENTS, FILM PRODUCTION
- Chapter 11-42 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 11-44 — RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS
- Chapter 11-46 — CITY PARKS
- Chapter 11-52 — OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
▸Title 13 — Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
Overview- Chapter 13-04 — STREET ENCROACHMENTS
- Chapter 13-06 — WIRELESS FACILITIES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Chapter 13-08 — WATER AND SEWER LINES
▸Chapter 13-12 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
- Chapter 13-20 — HOUSE NUMBERING
- Chapter 13-28 — SETBACK LINES
- Chapter 13-32 — PROPERTY OWNER SIDEWALK RESPONSIBILITY
- Chapter 13-36 — TRANSIT MALLS AND PARKING LOTS OR GARAGES OWNED OR LEASED BY THE CITY
▸Title 14 — Potable and Recycled Water
Overview- Chapter 14-04 — POTABLE WATER AND RECYCLED WATER SERVICE
- Chapter 14-08 — POTABLE WATER RATES
▸Chapter 14-12 — WELLS
- Chapter 14-16 — BACKFLOW PREVENTION REGULATIONS FOR THE POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
- Chapter 14-20 — WATER SYSTEM VIOLATIONS
- Chapter 14-21 — WATER WASTE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 14-25 — RECYCLED WATER REGULATIONS
- Chapter 14-30 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE
▸Title 15 — Sewers
Overview- Chapter 15-04 — ADMINISTRATION
▸Chapter 15-06 — GENERAL AND PRETREATMENT ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 15-16 — SEWER CONNECTIONS
- Chapter 15-20 — SEWER CHARGES
- Chapter 15-28 — PRIVATE SEWAGE SYSTEMS
▸Title 17 — Environmental Protection
Overview▸Chapter 17-08 — SEISMIC SAFETY
▸Chapter 17-12 — STORM WATER
- Chapter 17-22 — HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
- Chapter 17-28 — PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING URBAN BOUNDARY
- Chapter 17-30 — TRIP REDUCTION PROGRAM
- Chapter 17-32 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
- Chapter 17-34 — CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY (CUPA)
- Chapter 17-35 — INSTALLATION OF WOOD BURNING APPLIANCES, REMOVAL AND OPERATION OF NONCERTIFIED…
▸Title 18 — Buildings and Construction
Overview- Chapter 18-04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18-12 — IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 18-16 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 18-20 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 18-22 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 18-24 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 18-32 — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 18-33 — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 18-36 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 18-40 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 18-44 — 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
- Chapter 18-46 — 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 18-48 — EVALUATION AND ABATEMENT OF EXISTING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 18-52 — FLOOD DAMAGE PROTECTION
- Chapter 18-64 — HISTORICAL OR ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS
- Chapter 18-68 — EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 18-69 — EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
▸Title 19 — Subdivisions
Overview- Chapter 19-04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 19-08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 19-10 — COMMITTEES
- Chapter 19-12 — RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUBDIVIDER AND CITY
- Chapter 19-16 — SUBDIVISION MAP PROCESSING—GENERALLY
- Chapter 19-20 — SUBDIVISION DESIGN
- Chapter 19-24 — TENTATIVE MAP PROCEDURES
- Chapter 19-28 — FINAL MAP PROCEDURES
- Chapter 19-32 — PARCEL MAP PROCEDURES
- Chapter 19-36 — CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 19-40 — CORRECTIONS, AMENDMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS
- Chapter 19-44 — MERGER OF CONTIGUOUS PARCELS
- Chapter 19-48 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 19-52 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 19-56 — PUBLIC AND PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 19-60 — RESERVATIONS OF LAND
- Chapter 19-64 — GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL
- Chapter 19-68 — VIOLATIONS—ENFORCEMENT
▸Chapter 19-69 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
▸Chapter 19-70 — PARK AND RECREATION LAND AND FEES
- Chapter 19-72 — SCHOOL IMPACT FEES
▸Title 20 — Zoning
Overview▸Division 1 — Zoning Code Applicability
▸Division 2 — Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses
Overview- Chapter 20-20 — ZONING MAP
- Chapter 20-21 — DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 20-22 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 20-23 — COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 20-24 — INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 20-26 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 20-28 — COMBINING DISTRICTS
▸Division 3 — Site Planning and General Development Regulations
Overview- Chapter 20-30 — STANDARDS FOR ALL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USES
- Chapter 20-31 — DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER DEVELOPER INCENTIVES
- Chapter 20-32 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 20-33 — RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON COMMERCIAL OR EDUCATIONAL LANDS
- Chapter 20-34 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
- Chapter 20-35 — RESILIENT CITY STANDARDS
- Chapter 20-36 — PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
- Chapter 20-38 — SIGNS
- Chapter 20-39 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR BY-RIGHT HOUSING
▸Division 4 — Standards for Specific Land Uses
▸Division 5 — Land Use and Development Permit Procedures
▸Division 6 — Zoning Code Administration
▸Division 7 — Glossary
- Title SR — Statutory References for California Cities
- Title CR — Cross-Reference Table
- Title OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table