Municipal code
Siskiyou County Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Siskiyou County, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-09-27
- Contents
- 313 articles · 2,242 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Siskiyou County
Contents
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview▸Chapter 1 — ADOPTION OF CODE
▸Chapter 2 — PENALTY PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 3 — RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
▸Chapter 4 — APPEALS
▸Chapter 5 — CITATION PROCEDURE
▸Chapter 1 — AIRPORTS
▸Chapter 2 — CONDUCT OF BOARD AND OFFICE BUSINESS
▸Chapter 3 — COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
▸Chapter 4 — INVENTORIES
▸Chapter 5 — JUSTICE COURT JUDICIAL DISTRICTS
▸Chapter 7 — PUBLIC DEFENDER
▸Chapter 8 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Chapter 9 — CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
▸Chapter 10 — COUNTY SURVEYOR
▸Chapter 11 — PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR/PUBLIC GUARDIAN
▸Chapter 12 — COUNTY CLERK FEES
▸Chapter 13 — ASSISTANT COUNTY COUNSEL
▸Chapter 14 — JUVENILE HALL SCHOOLS
▸Chapter 15 — CORONER
- Chapter 16 — RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING STANDARDS
▸Article 1 — Corrections and Probation Officers
- Article 2 — Public Safety Dispatch Personnel
- Article 3 — District Attorney Investigators
▸Article 1 — Micrographics Filing Fees
- Article 2 — Electronic Access Fees
- Chapter 18 — FEES FOR PERSONS SERVING JAIL SENTENCES ON WEEKENDS OR OTHER
▸Chapter 19 — FUNDS FOR TRAINING SUPERVISORS-ELECT
▸Chapter 20 — CHIEF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
▸Chapter 21 — COUNTY MUSEUM
▸Chapter 22 — CLAIMS
▸Chapter 23 — COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
▸Chapter 24 — SMOKING
▸Chapter 25 — FILING FEES FOR TWENTY-DAY NOTICES BY MECHANICS LIEN CLAIMANTS
▸Chapter 26 — PROBATION SERVICES
- Chapter 27 — COUNTY JAIL BOOKING FEES
▸Chapter 28 — PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION FEES ON LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCIES
- Chapter 29 — INMATE MEDICAL BILLING
▸Article 1 — Investment Authority
- Article 2 — Qualifications
- Article 3 — Continuing Education
- Chapter 31 — SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT/JAIL FEES
▸Article 1 — Fees for Persons Serving Jail Sentences On Weekends or Other Nonemployment Days
- Article 2 — Jail Booking Fees
- Article 3 — Inmate Medical Billing
- Article 4 — Fingerprinting Fees
- Article 5 — Home Incarceration Program
- Article 6 — Sheriff's Batterer's Treatment Program
▸Article 1 — Work Projects for County Prisoners
- Article 2 — Work/Education Furlough Program
▸Chapter 33 — DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
▸Chapter 34 — IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
▸Chapter 35 — COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL REGISTRATION FEES
▸Chapter 36 — DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
▸Chapter 37 — DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
▸Chapter 38 — CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER
- Chapter 39 — COPY FEES FOR PUBLIC RECORD ACT REQUESTS
▸Chapter 40 — CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT
- Title 3 — PUBLIC SAFETY
▸Chapter 1 — BOATING
▸Chapter 2 — CIVIL DEFENSE
▸Chapter 3 — FIRE HAZARDS AND FIRE PERMITS
- Chapter 3.1 — FIREWORKS PROHIBITED
▸Article 1 — Airport Runways
- Article 2 — Bicycles
- Article 3 — Parking
- Article 4 — Pedestrian Crosswalks
- Article 5 — Skiing on Highways
▸Article 6 — Speed Limits
- Article 7 — Stop and Decreased Speed Intersections
- Article 8 — Vehicle Load Limits
- Article 9 — Vehicles with Corrugated Wheels or Tracks
- Article 10 — Tire Chains
- Article 11 — Irrigation on County Roads
- Article 12 — Highway Construction and Maintenance by Modoc County
- Article 13 — Parking Violations
- Article 14 — Public Enforcement on Private Roads Serving Commercial Establishments and Private…
- Article 16 — Off-Highway Vehicles
▸Chapter 5 — PEACE OFFICERS
▸Chapter 6 — AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
▸Chapter 7 — SEARCH AND RESCUE MISSIONS
▸Chapter 8 — ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED, OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS
▸Chapter 9 — INTERSTATE TRUCKS
▸Chapter 10 — UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
▸Chapter 11 — HAZARDOUS AND ACUTELY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
▸Chapter 12 — AIR TOXIC "HOT SPOT" FEES
▸Article 1 — Declaration of Findings and Purpose
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Permit Process
- Article 4 — Inspection
- Article 5 — Effective Date as to Cities
- Article 6 — Violations
- Article 7 — Waste and Unreasonable Use
▸Article 1 — Arrest Powers
- Article 2 — Additional Powers
- Chapter 15 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
▸Article 1 — Purpose
- Article 2 — Definitions
▸Article 3 — Local Emergency Medical Services Agency
- Article 4 — County EMS Advisory Group
- Article 5 — Ambulance Provider Agencies
- Article 6 — Licensing Procedures
- Article 7 — Renewal Procedure
- Article 8 — Transfer
- Article 9 — Insurance Requirements
- Article 10 — General Requirements
- Article 11 — Indemnification
- Article 12 — Ambulance Service Areas
- Article 13 — Variances
▸Chapter 16 — ACTIVITIES AT LAKE SHASTINA
▸Chapter 17 — CAMPING
▸Article 1 — Groundwater Advisory Committees
▸Article 1 — Activities at Lake Siskiyou
- Chapter 1 — ANIMALS
- Article 2 — Poisoning
- Chapter 2 — FISH AND GAME COMMISSION: FISHING
▸Article 1 — Fish and Game Commission
- Article 2 — Fishing Site Designation
▸Chapter 3 — GARLIC PLANT DISEASES
- Chapter 3.1 — MINT NURSERY STOCK—EXCLUSION OF VERTICILLIUM DAHLIAE OF MINT
▸Article 1 — Abandoned Refrigerators
- Article 2 — Firearms
- Article 3 — Intoxication
- Article 4 — Minors
▸Chapter 5 — TRANSPORTATION OF CHRISTMAS TREES
▸Chapter 6 — BEES AND APIARIES
- Chapter 7 — POTATO PLANTING AND HANDLING IN SCOTT VALLEY
▸Chapter 8 — OUTDOOR FESTIVALS
▸Chapter 9 — COUNTY LIBRARIES
▸Chapter 10 — TRESPASSING
▸Chapter 11 — BINGO GAMES
▸Chapter 12 — TRANSPORTATION OF FARM EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY
▸Chapter 13 — CURFEW FOR MINORS
▸Chapter 14 — LIMITS ON RETAIL SALES OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING EPHEDRINE AND
▸Chapter 15 — CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST COMMISSION
▸Chapter 1 — GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISPOSAL
▸Chapter 2 — SEWAGE DISPOSAL
- Chapter 3 — ANIMAL CONTROL
▸Article 1 — Title and Scope
- Article 2 — Office of Animal Control
- Article 3 — Definitions
- Article 4 — Duties of Health Officer
- Article 5 — Duties of Sheriff
- Article 6 — Licensing
- Article 7 — Rabies Vaccination
- Article 8 — Care Shelter
- Article 9 — Impoundment, Reclaiming, Adoption; Fees
- Article 10 — Rabies
- Article 11 — Dead Animals; Abandoned Animals
- Article 12 — Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Dogs
- Article 13 — Rabies Treatment and Eradication Fund
- Article 14 — Animals at Large
- Article 15 — Enforcement
- Article 16 — Duties and Authority of Animal Control Officer
▸Chapter 4 — PRELIMINARY SOIL REPORTS
▸Chapter 5 — FOOD FACILITY STANDARDS
▸Chapter 6 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES
▸Chapter 8 — STANDARDS FOR WELLS
▸Chapter 9 — CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES
▸Chapter 11 — MENTAL HEALTH, ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES
▸Article 1 — Purpose: Establishment of Fees: Facilities Subject to Fees
- Article 2 — Administrative Procedure
- Article 3 — Use of Fees
- Article 4 — Use of Facilities
▸Chapter 13 — COUNTY ORGANIZED HEALTH SYSTEM
- Chapter 5-14 — EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY ORDINANCE
▸Chapter 1 — BUSINESS LICENSING
▸Chapter 2 — CLEANING OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
▸Chapter 3 — SALVAGE BUSINESSES
▸Chapter 4 — DOOR-TO-DOOR SELLERS AND AUCTIONEERS
▸Chapter 5 — COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM
▸Chapter 6 — TATTOOING
- Chapter 7 — WEIGHING AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
▸Article 1 — Commercial Weighing and Measuring Instruments
- Article 2 — Noncommercial Weighing and Measuring Instruments
▸Article 1 — Harvesting and Sale
▸Article 2 — Purchase for Resale
- Article 3 — Violation
- Article 4 — Permit and Re-validation Fee
▸Chapter 9 — PEST CONTROL AND AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS
▸Chapter 1 — SURVEY MAPS
▸Chapter 2 — SURVEY MONUMENTS
▸Chapter 3 — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
- Chapter 4 — DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
▸Chapter 1 — CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
▸Chapter 3 — WARRANTS
▸Chapter 4 — UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
▸Chapter 5 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
▸Chapter 6 — REASSESSMENTS OF PROPERTY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED
▸Chapter 7 — INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS OF TAX INCREASES
▸Chapter 8 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
▸Chapter 9 — TAX COLLECTOR AND TREASURER FEES
- Chapter 10 — SUPPLEMENTAL TAXES (Repealed)
▸Chapter 11 — ASSESSOR FEES
▸Chapter 1 — UNIFORM CODES
▸Chapter 2 — MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
- Chapter 3 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
▸Chapter 5 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
▸Chapter 1 — AIRPORT ENVIRONS COMBINING DISTRICT ZONING
▸Chapter 2 — PLANNING COMMISSION
▸Chapter 3 — SETBACK LINES
▸Chapter 4 — SUBDIVISIONS
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- 4.901 and 10-4.902, Article 10 entitled "Variances", consisting of Section 10-4.1001, Article …
- 4.201 through 10-4.222, Article 3 entitled "Parcel Maps: Five or More Parcels", consisting of …
- 4.301 through 10-4.312, Article 4 entitled "Tentative Maps", consisting of Sections 10-4.401 t…
- Article 2 — Definitions and Responsibilities
- Article 3 — Maps Required
▸Article 7 — Condominium Conversions
- Article 8 — Subdivision Improvements
▸Article 9 — Reversions to acreage
- Article 10 — Parcel Mergers
- Article 11 — Corrections and Amendments to Maps
- Article 12 — Enforcement
- Article 13 — Variances
- Article 14 — Property Owners' Associations
- Article 15 — Lot Line Adjustments
▸Chapter 5 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
▸Article 1 — Adoption and Purpose of Zoning Plan
- Article 2 — Zoning Plan
- Article 3 — Administration and Enforcement
- Article 4 — Residential Agricultural Districts (R-A)
- Article 5 — Single-Family Residential Districts (R-1)
- Article 6 — Duplex Residential Districts (R-2)
- Article 7 — Multiple-Family Residential Districts (R-3)
- Article 7 — A. - Multiple Residential- Professional Districts (R-4)
- Article 8 — Neighborhood Commercial Districts (C-1)
- Article 9 — Central Commercial Districts (C-2)
- Article 10 — Light Industrial Districts (M-1)
- Article 11 — Heavy Industrial Districts (M-2)
- Article 11 — A. - Agricultural- Forestry Districts (A-F)
- Article 11 — B. - General Agricultural Districts (A-2)
- Article 11 — C. - Exclusive Agricultural Districts (E-A)
- Article 11 — D. - Planned Development Districts (P-D)
- Article 11 — E. - Combining Districts (B-5)
- Article 11 — F. - Open Space Districts (O)
- Article 11 — G. - Combining Districts (B-80)
- Article 12 — Use Permits
- Article 13 — Variances
- Article 14 — Expiration, Revocation, and Appeals of Permits and Variances
- Article 15 — General Provisions, Conditions, and Exceptions
- Article 16 — Application Fees
- Article 17 — Combining Districts (B-1)
- Article 18 — Combining Districts (B-2½)
- Article 19 — Combining Districts (B-7½)
- Article 20 — Combining Districts (B-10)
- Article 21 — Combining Districts (B-20)
- Article 22 — Combining Districts (B-40)
- Article 23 — Combining District- Floodplain I (FP-I) (Prohibitive Zone)
- Article 24 — Combining District-Floodplain II (FP-II) (Restrictive Zone)
- Article 25 — Nonconforming Buildings, Structures, and Uses
- Article 26 — Interim Zoning (Vicinity of Lake Manor and Rainbow Acres Subdivisions)
- Article 27 — Definitions
- Article 28 — Amendments
- Article 29 — Mitigation Monitoring Program
- Article 30 — Interim Zoning (Gazelle-Grenada Agricultural Area)
- Article 31 — Interim Zoning (Vicinity of Montague)
- Article 32 — Combining Districts (B-160)
- Article 33 — Combining Districts (MH Mobile Home)
- Article 34 — Timberland Preserve Zone District (TPZ)
- Article 35 — Interim Zoning (North Shasta Valley Area)
- Article 36 — Definitions
- Article 37 — Single-Family Residential District (Res-1)
- Article 38 — Limited Multiple-Family Residential District (Res-2)
- Article 39 — Mixed Multiple-Family Residential District (Res-3)
- Article 40 — Multiple-Family Residential District (Res-4)
- Article 41 — Rural Neighborhood Commercial District (C-R)
- Article 42 — Neighborhood Commercial District (C-U)
- Article 43 — Town Center District (C-C)
- Article 44 — Highway Commercial District (C-H)
- Article 45 — Limited Industrial District (M-L)
- Article 46 — Light Industrial District (M-M)
- Article 47 — Heavy Industrial District (M-H)
- Article 48 — Rural Residential Agricultural District (R-R)
- Article 49 — Non-Prime Agricultural District (AG-2)
- Article 50 — Prime Agricultural District (AG-1)
- Article 51 — Timberland Production District (TPZ)
- Article 52 — Open space district (O)
- Article 53 — Combining Districts (B)
- Article 54 — Floodplain Combining District (F)
- Article 55 — Dimensional Standards for Zoning Districts
- Article 56 — Improvement Standards
- Article 57 — Fault-Rupture Zone District (FRZ)
- Article 58 — Sign Regulation
- Article 59 — DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER DEVELOPER INCENTIVES
- Article 60 — Hemp Combining District (H)
▸Chapter 7 — REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD UTILITY FACILITIES AND UNDERGROUND INSTALLATIONS
▸Chapter 8 — SCHOOL DEDICATION FEES
▸Chapter 9 — ROAD NAMES
- Chapter 10 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
- Article 2 — Applicability
- Article 3 — Duties and Powers of the Floodplain Administrator
- Article 4 — Permits for Floodplain Development
- Article 5 — Site Plans and Construction Documents
- Article 6 — Inspections
- Article 7 — Variances
- Article 8 — Violations
- Article 9 — Definitions
- Article 10 — Buildings and Structures
- Article 11 — Subdivisions
- Article 12 — Site Improvements, Utilities, and Limitations
- Article 13 — Installation of Manufactured Homes
- Article 14 — Recreational Vehicles
- Article 15 — Other Development
- Article 16 — Flood Control Projects
▸Chapter 11 — RIGHT TO FARM
▸Chapter 12 — COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES LAND TRANSACTIONS
▸Chapter 13 — DEMOLITION, DECONSTRUCTION, REMOVAL AND RECLAMATION
▸Chapter 14 — PERSONAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION
▸Chapter 15 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED
▸Chapter 16 — INDUSTRIAL HEMP CULTIVATION
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