Municipal code
Temecula Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Temecula, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-09-27
- Contents
- 1,739 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Temecula
Contents
▸Title 1
Overview▸Chapter 1.01 — CODE ADOPTION
▸Chapter 1.08 — COUNTY ORDINANCES ADOPTED
- Chapter 1.16 — ARREST AND CITATION PROCEDURE
- Chapter 1.20 — GENERAL PENALTY
- Chapter 1.21 — ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES—CITATIONS
- Chapter 1.24 — COMMUNITY STANDARDS PRESERVATION
- Title 2
- Chapter 2.20 — CITY TREASURER
- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
▸Chapter 2.08 — ELECTIONS
- Chapter 2.10
- Chapter 2.12 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.16 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.20 — CITY TREASURER
- Chapter 2.24 — CITY ATTORNEY
- Chapter 2.28 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Chapter 2.32
- Chapter 2.36 — APPEALS
- Chapter 2.40 — CITY COMMISSIONS GENERALLY
- Chapter 2.48 — (RESERVED)
- Chapter 2.52 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 2.56 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 2.60 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.64 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Title 3
- Chapter 3.04 — FISCAL PROVISIONS GENERALLY
- Chapter 3.08 — TRANSFER OF TAX FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 3.12 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.16 — SALES AND USE TAX
▸Chapter 3.18 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
▸Chapter 3.24 — CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 3.30 — LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE PROGRAM
- Chapter 3.32 — PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
- Chapter 3.36
- Title 5
- Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY
- Chapter 5.08 — ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Chapter 5.09 — ADULT BUSINESS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5.12
- Article I
- Article II
- Article III — Open Video Systems
- Article IV
- Article V
- Article VI — Definitions
- Article VII
- Article VIII
- Chapter 5.16
- Chapter 5.22 — MASSAGE AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Title 6
- Chapter 6.04 — ANIMALS AND ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS
- Chapter 6.06 — MANDATORY SPAYING, NEUTERING AND MICROCHIPPING
- Chapter 6.08 — ANIMAL KEEPING STANDARDS
- Chapter 6.12 — ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE
- Title 8
- Chapter 8.04 — REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
▸Article I — In General
- Chapter 8.12 — NUISANCES
- Chapter 8.16 — HAZARDOUS VEGETATION
▸Article I — Definitions
- Article II — Integrated Waste Management
- Article III
- Article IV — Containers
- Article V — Collection
- Article VI — Unlawful and Prohibited Acts
- Article VIII — Collection Equipment
- Article IX — Self-Haulers
- Article X
- Article XI — Unlawful Dumping
- Article XII — Cleanup Responsibility
- Article XIII — Violation—Penalty
- Article XIV
- Chapter 8.24 — HABITAT CONSERVATION
- Chapter 8.28 — STORMWATER AND URBAN RUNOFF MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROLS
- Article I — General Provisions
- Article III — Legal Authority and Enforcement
- Article IV — Permits
- Article V — Control of Urban Runoff
- Article VI
- Article VII
▸Chapter 8.36 — SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Chapter 8.44 — MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
▸Article I — General Provisions
- Article III — Violations and Enforcement
- Chapter 8.52
▸Chapter 8.56
- Chapter 8.61 — OUTDOOR VENDING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Title 9
- Chapter 9.10 — ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
- Chapter 9.04 — DISPLAY OF ADULT MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINORS
- Chapter 9.08 — GRAFFITI
- Chapter 9.10 — ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
- Chapter 9.11 — REGULATION OF PRIVATE SECURITY OPERATORS
- Chapter 9.12 — CURFEW FOR MINORS
- Chapter 9.14
- Chapter 9.16 — JUVENILE LOITERING
- Chapter 9.18
- Chapter 9.20 — NOISE
- Chapter 9.50 — BINGO
- Chapter 9.60 — REGULATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 9.65
- Chapter 9.70 — PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN CONDUCT ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PROPERTY OPEN TO THE…
- Chapter 9.75
- Chapter 9.80 — SHOPPING CARTS
- Chapter 9.90 — UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER
- Title 10
- Chapter 10.12 — OFFICIAL TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
▸Chapter 10.32 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.08 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Article I
- Article II — Traffic Signs
- Chapter 10.16 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
▸Article I — Truck Routes
- Article II — Weight Limits
- Chapter 10.22
- Chapter 10.24 — DRIVING RULES
- Chapter 10.28 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.32 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.36
- Chapter 10.40 — REGULATION OF NEWSRACKS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Chapter 10.44 — GOLF CARTS ON CITY ROADWAYS
- Chapter 10.48 — PRIVATE TRAFFIC CONTROL AND DIRECTION
- Title 12
- Chapter 12.04 — PARK AND RECREATION AREA USE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 12.08 — TAXICABS
- Chapter 12.12
- Title 13
- Chapter 13.04 — PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
- Title 15
- Chapter 15.02 — FEES AND ENFORCEMENT
▸Chapter 15.04 — CONSTRUCTION CODES
- Chapter 15.06
- Chapter 15.07
- Chapter 15.08
- Chapter 15.10
▸Article I
- Article II — Definitions
- Article III — General Provisions
- Article IV — Administration
- Article V — Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
- Article VI
- Chapter 15.14 — FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAPS
- Chapter 15.16 — FIRE CODE
- Chapter 15.17
- Chapter 15.20
- Chapter 15.24
- Title 16
- Chapter 16.03 — STREET AND LOT LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 16.12 — TENTATIVE TRACT MAP PROCEDURES FOR FIVE OR MORE LOTS
- Chapter 16.09 — GENERAL TENTATIVE MAP PROCEDURES
- Chapter 16.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.03 — STREET AND LOT LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 16.06 — STANDARDS OF LAND DIVISION
▸Chapter 16.21
- Chapter 16.27 — ADDITIONAL TENTATIVE MAP, FINAL MAP, AND PARCEL MAP REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 16.30 — IMPROVEMENTS
▸Chapter 16.33 — PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Title 17
- Chapter 17.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.02 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.03 — ADMINISTRATION OF ZONING
- Chapter 17.04 — PERMITS
- Chapter 17.05 — DEVELOPMENT PLANS
- Chapter 17.06 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.08 — COMMERCIAL/OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.10 — SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.12 — PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.13 — TRIBAL TRUST DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.14 — OPEN SPACE/RECREATION/CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.16 — SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING DISTRICT (SP-)
- Chapter 17.18 — VILLAGE CENTER ZONING DISTRICT (VC-)
- Chapter 17.20 — FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT (FP) AND FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION AND FLOODPLAIN MA…
- Chapter 17.21 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
▸Article I — Generally
- Article II — Pala Road Planned Development Overlay District-1
- Article III — Margarita Road Planned Development Overlay District-2
- Article IV — Nicolas/Winchester Planned Development Overlay District-3
- Article V
- Article VI — Rendezvous Planned Development Overlay District (PDO-5)
- Article VII — Rancho Pueblo Planned Development Overlay District (PDO-6)
- Article VIII — Linfield Christian School Planned Development Overlay District-7
- Article IX — De Portola Road Planned Development Overlay District-8
- Article X — Temecula Hospital Planned Development Overlay District-9
- Article XI
- Article XII — Mira Loma Planned Development Overlay District-11
- Article XIII — Walcott Estates Planned Development Overlay District-12
- Article XIV — Arbor Vista Planned Development Overlay District-13
- Article XV
- Article XVI — Cypress Ridge Planned Development Overlay District-15
- Article XVII — Bedford Court Planned Development Overlay District 16
- Chapter 17.23 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 17.24 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 17.26 — COVENANTS FOR EASEMENTS
▸Article I — General
- Article II — Residential Districts
- Article III — Commercial Districts
- Article IV — Professional Office Districts
- Article V — Industrial Districts
- Article VI — Multiple Districts
- Article VII — Miscellaneous Provisions
- Chapter 17.30 — SMOKING IN MULTI-UNIT RESIDENCES
- Chapter 17.32 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE DESIGN
- Part 1 — PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET
- Part 2 — CERTIFICATION OF INSTALLATION ACCORDING TO THE LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE
- Part 3 — IRRIGATION SCHEDULING
- Part 4 — SCHEDULE OF LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE
- Part 5 — LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AUDIT REPORT
- Part 6 — SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT
- Chapter 17.34 — DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
- Chapter 17.40 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AND ANTENNA ORDINANCE
- Chapter 17.42 — COLLECTION CONTAINERS
- Title 18
- Chapter 18.18 — EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
- Chapter 18.15 — DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.03
- Chapter 18.06
- Chapter 18.09
- Chapter 18.12
- Chapter 18.13
- Chapter 18.15 — DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.18
- Chapter 18.21
- Chapter 18.24 — FEES AND SECURITIES
- Chapter 18.27 — ENFORCEMENT
- 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
- § OL.010. Ordinance list and disposition table.