Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Simi Valley Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Simi Valley, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 16 titles · 1,912 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Simi Valley
Contents
- SIMI VALLEY - MUNICIPAL CODE
- SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION
Overview▸Chapter 1 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2 — CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
▸Chapter 3 — COUNCILS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AGENCIES, AND AUTHORITIES
- Chapter 4 — MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
- Chapter 5 — CITY ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCES
▸Chapter 6 — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
- Chapter 7 — OFFICIAL NOTICES
- Chapter 8 — OFFICIAL SEAL
▸Chapter 9 — PURCHASING SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT; CONTRACTING FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES, PUBLIC PR…
- Chapter 10 — TRAINING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
- Chapter 11 — USE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION
- Chapter 12 — INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY-OWNED VEHICLES
- Chapter 13 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 15 — SIMI VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
▸Title 3 — FINANCE
▸Title 4 — PUBLIC SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 1 — ABANDONED SERVICE STATIONS
- Chapter 3 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 4 — BUS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
- Chapter 5 — EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
- Chapter 7 — MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN VEHICLES
- Chapter 8 — TAXICABS
▸Chapter 9 — TRAFFIC
Overview- Article 1 — Continuance of Certain Provisions in Effect
- Article 2 — Parking on Unpaved Surfaces or Storage of Inoperative Vehicles in Yard Areas
- Article 3 — Parking Vehicles for Sale
- Article 4 — Parking Commercial and Oversized Vehicles, Trailers and Fifth Wheels
- Article 5 — Parking and Standing of Vehicles
- Article 6 — Mobile Billboard Advertising Displays
- Article 7 — Emergency Vehicle Parking and Restrictions on City Parking Lots
- Article 8 — Preferential Parking Zones
- Chapter 10 — TUMBLEWEEDS, WEEDS, GRASS, AND SIMILAR VEGETATION
- Chapter 12 — BUSINESS TENANCY CERTIFICATES
- Chapter 13 — PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR FOR SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERBLADES, ROLLERSKATES AND SCOOTERS
- Chapter 14 — SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF VEHICLES USED TO PARTICIPATE IN MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CON…
- Chapter 15 — USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT
▸Title 5 — PUBLIC WELFARE
Overview- Chapter 2 — ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED, OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
- Chapter 3 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
- Chapter 4 — AMUSEMENT ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 5 — BILLIARD ROOMS
- Chapter 6 — CARD ROOMS
- Chapter 7 — DANCES AND DANCE SITES
▸Chapter 8 — SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 9 — FALSE REPORTS
- Chapter 10 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
- Chapter 11 — HOTEL AND MOTEL REGISTRATION
- Chapter 12 — ITINERANT HAWKERS, PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, AND MERCHANTS
- Chapter 13 — JUNK COLLECTORS AND DEALERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS, AND PAWNBROKERS
- Chapter 14 — CURFEW
- Chapter 15 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 16 — NOISE
- Chapter 17 — PARADES, ATHLETIC EVENTS AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLES
- Chapter 18 — PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR
- Chapter 22 — WEAPONS
- Chapter 24 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 25 — TRESPASSING UPON PRIVATELY-OPERATED BUSINESS PREMISES
- Chapter 27 — AMUSEMENT DEVICES
- Chapter 29 — DISPLAY OF MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINORS
- Chapter 30 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 31 — GRAFFITI
- Chapter 32 — LOCATION FILMING
- Chapter 33 — PARTIES
- Chapter 34 — POLICE RESPONSE
- Chapter 35 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 36 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 37 — PUBLIC NUDITY
- Chapter 38 — CITY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
- Chapter 39 — AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION
- Chapter 40 — HOSTING GATHERINGS OF UNDERAGE DRINKERS
- Chapter 41 — NONMEDICINAL AND MEDICINAL CANNABIS STANDARDS
- Chapter 42 — PLACING FLIERS, HANDBILLS, LEAFLETS, AND OTHER PRINTED MATERIAL ON VEHICLES PROHI…
- Chapter 44 — CONDUCT ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 45 — SIDEWALK VENDORS
▸Title 6 — SANITATION AND HEALTH
Overview- Chapter 2 — GARBAGE, RUBBISH, AND REFUSE
- Chapter 3 — RUBBISH COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
- Chapter 4 — MOBILE HOMES AND COMMERCIAL COACHES
- Chapter 5 — TEMPORARY SHELTERS
- Chapter 6 — UNSANITARY CONDITIONS
- Chapter 7 — GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION
- Chapter 8 — SEPARATION OF WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES
- Chapter 9 — STAGNANT POOLS OF WATER
- Chapter 10 — HAZARDOUS WASTES
▸Chapter 11 — VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 (VCWWD) WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
▸Chapter 12 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Overview- Article 1 — General Provisions
- Article 2 — Prohibition of Non-Stormwater Discharges
- Article 3 — Reduction of Pollutants in Stormwater
- Article 4 — Development Projects
- Article 5 — Requirements for the Control of Urban Runoff
- Article 6 — Inspection Warrants and Monitoring
- Article 7 — Permits
- Article 8 — Enforcement
▸Chapter 13 — SEWER USE
Overview- Article 1 — General Provisions
- Article 2 — Use of Sewers; Private Disposal
- Article 3 — Construction and Maintenance of Sewers
- Article 4 — Administration
- Article 5 — Prohibitions and Discharge Limitations
- Article 6 — Permits
- Article 7 — Facilities Requirements
- Article 8 — Monitoring, Reporting, Inspection, Record Keeping, and Notification Requirements
- Article 9 — Enforcement
- Chapter 14 — SAFER SEX IN THE ADULT FILM INDUSTRY ORDINANCE
- Chapter 15 — VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 (WWD8) BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES IN…
▸Title 7 — PUBLIC WORKS
Overview▸Chapter 1 — ENCROACHMENTS
Overview- Article 1 — Definitions
- Article 2 — General Provisions
- Article 3 — Curbs, Sidewalks, Gutters, Driveways, Street Paving, Retaining Walls, Storm Drains…
- Article 4 — Excavations and Encroachments
- Article 5 — Use of Streets by Loaded Vehicles
- Article 6 — Overhead Structures
- Article 7 — Flag Holes
- Article 8 — Trees, Shrubs, and Plants
- Article 9 — Subdivision Directional Signs
- Article 10 — Newsracks
- Chapter 2 — RIGHT-OF-WAY WORK
- Chapter 3 — STREET TREES AND SHRUBS
- Chapter 4 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
▸Chapter 5 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Overview- Article 1 — Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose and Methods
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — General Provisions
- Article 4 — Floodplain Administrator
- Article 5 — Flood Area Development Permits
- Article 6 — Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
- Article 7 — Loading
- Article 8 — Variance Procedures
- Article 9 — Map Amendments
▸Title 8 — BUILDING CODES
Overview- Chapter 1 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
- Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 3 — ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 5 — PERMITS
- Chapter 6 — APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 7 — PERMIT ISSUANCE
- Chapter 8 — FEES
- Chapter 9 — INSPECTIONS
- Chapter 10 — CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
- Chapter 11 — ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 12 — ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 13 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 14 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 17 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 18 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 19 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 20 — ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 21 — SECURITY STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS
- Chapter 22 — ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 23 — ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 24 — SOLAR ENERGY PERMITS
- Chapter 25 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS EXPEDITED REVIEW PROCESS
- Chapter 26 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
▸Title 9 — DEVELOPMENT CODE Simi Valley Municipal Code
Overview- Chapter 9-4 — Environmental Quality
- Chapter 9-5 — Urban Area Development
- Chapter 9-10 — Purpose and Applicability of Development Code
- Chapter 9-12 — Interpretation of Code Provisions
- Chapter 9-20 — Zoning Map
- Chapter 9-22 — Land Use Permit Requirements
- Chapter 9-24 — Residential and Open Space Zoning Districts
- Chapter 9-26 — Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
- Chapter 9-28 — Overlay Zoning Districts
- Chapter 9-30 — General Property Development and Use Standards
- Chapter 9-31 — Density Bonus/Affordable Housing Provisions
- Chapter 9-32 — Hillside Performance Standards
- Chapter 9-33 — Landscaping Standards
- Chapter 9-34 — Parking and Loading Standards
- Chapter 9-35 — Recyclable Material and Discard Collection Containers and Facilities
- Chapter 9-36 — Residential Building Permit Allocation System
- Chapter 9-37 — Signs
- Chapter 9-38 — Tree Preservation, Cutting, and Removal
- Chapter 9-39 — Transportation Demand Management
- Chapter 9-40 — Oil and Gas Drilling and Production
- Chapter 9-44 — Standards for Specific Land Uses
- Chapter 9-46 — Telecommunications
- Chapter 9-50 — Application Filing and Processing
- Chapter 9-52 — Permit Review, Approval, Disapproval or Modification
- Chapter 9-54 — Development Agreements
- Chapter 9-56 — Specific Plans
- Chapter 9-60 — Applicability and Administration of Subdivision Regulations
- Chapter 9-61 — Tentative Map Filing and Processing
- Chapter 9-62 — Parcel Maps and Final Maps
- Chapter 9-63 — Additional Subdivision Procedures
- Chapter 9-64 — Subdivision Design and Improvement Requirements
- Chapter 9-66 — Dedications, Reservations, and Exactions
- Chapter 9-68 — Dedication of Land for Park and Recreational Purposes
- Chapter 9-70 — Administrative Responsibility
- Chapter 9-71 — Permit Time Limits and Extensions
- Chapter 9-72 — Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels
- Chapter 9-73 — Amendments
- Chapter 9-74 — Public Hearings
- Chapter 9-76 — Appeals
- Chapter 9-78 — Enforcement, Administration, and Permit Revocation
- Chapter 9-80 — Definitions/Glossary
▸Title 10 — PARKS AND RECREATION
- STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
- DISPOSITION OF 1969 CODE SECTIONS
- DISPOSITION OF ORDINANCES
- CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE AND DISPOSITION LIST