Municipal code
Tracy Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Tracy, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-09-29
- Contents
- 13 titles · 2,544 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Tracy
Contents
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 1.01 — ADOPTION OF CODE
- Chapter 1.04 — PENALTY PROVISIONS
- Chapter 1.08 — RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 1.12 — APPEALS
- Chapter 1.16 — CODE ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 1.20 — JUDICIAL REVIEW TIME LIMITS
- Chapter 1.24 — CLAIMS PROCEDURES
- Chapter 1.28 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND PENALTIES
- Chapter 1.32 — PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.10 — CITY ATTORNEY
▸Chapter 2.12 — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 2.16 — RETIREMENT SYSTEM
▸Article 1 — General
- Article 2 — Contract Authority
- Article 3 — Consultant and Professional Services
- Article 4 — Purchasing Commodities, Equipment and General Services
- Article 5 — Public Projects Subject to the Public Contract Code
- Article 6 — Acquisition and Disposition of Interests in Real Property
- Article 7 — Surplus Commodities and Equipment
- Chapter 2.24 — LOST, STOLEN OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN POSSESSION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.28 — TRACY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND NEW JERUSALEM AIRPORT
- Article 1 — Definitions
- Article 2 — General Regulations
- Article 3 — Rates and Charges
- Article 4 — Aircraft Regulations
- Article 5 — Conduct of Business or Commercial Activity
- Article 6 — Hangars
- Article 7 — Tie-Downs
- Article 8 — Aviation Fueling Operations
- Article 9 — Motor Vehicle Regulations
- Article 10 — Airport User Obligations
- Article 11 — Fire and Storage Regulations
- Article 12 — Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Handling
- Article 13 — Special Events
- Article 14 — Violations and Enforcement.
- Article 15 — Applicability of Provisions
- Article 16 — Appeal Process
▸Title 3 — PUBLIC SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — FIREWORKS
▸Article 1 — Definitions
- Article 2 — Obedience to Traffic Regulations
- Article 3 — Traffic Control Devices
- Article 4 — Turning Movements
- Article 5 — Special Stops Required
- Article 6 — Miscellaneous driving regulations
- Article 7 — Restricted Streets
- Article 8 — Pedestrians
- Article 9 — Method of Parking
- Article 10 — Stopping, Standing, and Parking
- Article 11 — Loading and Unloading
- Article 12 — Special Speed Zones
- Article 13 — Removal of Obstructions to Traffic
- Article 14 — Violations—Penalties
- Chapter 3.12 — PARKING METERS
- Chapter 3.16 — TAXICABS AND AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE
▸Article 1 — Registration of Bicycles
- Article 2 — Regulations for Bicycle Traffic
- Chapter 3.24 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 3.28 — POLICE RESERVE
- Chapter 3.32 — AMBULANCE SERVICES
- Chapter 3.36 — FEES
- Chapter 3.40 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 3.44 — POLICE TOWING SERVICES
- Chapter 3.48 — GRAFFITI CONTROL
- Chapter 3.52 — STORAGE OF FIREARMS
▸Title 4 — PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS AND CONDUCT
Overview- Chapter 4.04 — AMUSEMENTS
- Article 1 — Card Rooms
- Article 2 — Dances
- Article 3 — Gambling and Gambling Devices
- Chapter 4.08 — MISDEMEANORS
- Chapter 4.12 — MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
- Article 1 — Hotels Required to Keep Registers
- Article 2 — Obstructions to Public Easements
- Article 3 — Operation of Locomotive Steam Engines
- Article 4 — Palmistry
- Article 5 — Peddling
- Article 6 — Removal of Weeds and Refuse
- Article 7 — Sale of Personal Property at Auction
- Article 8 — Removal of Abandoned, Wrecked, Dismantled, or Inoperative Vehicles from Private or…
- Article 9 — Noise Control
- Article 10 — General Sound Level Limits Exemptions
- Article 11 — Youth Protection Curfew
- Article 12 — Advertising
- Article 13 — Unlawful Conduct
- Article 14 — Soliciting and Aggressive Solicitation
- Chapter 4.16 — REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE USE OF PARKS AND PUBLIC AREAS AND
- Chapter 4.20 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND THERAPISTS
- Chapter 4.24 — LICENSING AND REGULATION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE OPERATION
- Chapter 4.32 — DISPLAYS OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT READING MATERIALS IN COMMERCIAL
- Chapter 4.40 — SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
▸Title 5 — SANITATION AND HEALTH
Overview- Chapter 5.04 — GENERAL SANITATION
- Chapter 5.08 — ANIMALS
- Article 1 — Dogs
- Article 2 — Animal Shelter and Animal Services
- Article 3 — Other Than Household Pets
- Article 4 — Potentially Dangerous or Vicious Animals
- Article 5 — Limitations on Number of Dogs and Cats
- Article 6 — Community Cats
- Article 7 — Breeder Certificates
- Article 8 — Mandatory Microchipping for Dogs and Cats
- Chapter 5.12 — CAMP CARS AND TRAILERS, TENT SPACES, AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 5.16 — FOOD AND DAIRY PRODUCTS
- Article 1 — Production and Distribution of Milk and Cream Products
- Article 2 — Meat
- Chapter 5.20 — INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE REGULATIONS
- Article 1 — Purpose
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Requirements to Take Service—Prohibition on Accumulation and Disposal of Refuse
- Article 4 — Grant of Franchise—City Rights
- Article 5 — General Responsibilities of Franchisee
- Article 6 — General Customer Responsibilities
- Article 7 — Recycling Program
- Article 8 — Organic Materials Collection Program
- Article 9 — Other Programs and Services
- Article 10 — Refuse, Recyclables, and Organic Materials Collection Rates
- Article 11 — Compliance Inspections, Enforcement, and Penalties
- Chapter 5.24 — WASTE DISPOSAL
- Article 1 — General Provisions
▸Article 2 — Regulations
- Article 3 — Wastewater Volume Determination
- Article 4 — Wastewater Discharge Surveys, Permits, Monitoring, and Administration
- Article 5 — Wastewater User Charges and Fees
- Article 6 — Enforcement, Non-Compliance Fees and Abatement
- Article 7 — Severability
- Article 8 — Requirements for dental dischargers
- Chapter 5.26 — DISCHARGES OF FATS, OILS AND GREASE
- Article 2 — Regulations and Requirements
- Article 3 — Fees and charges
- Article 4 — Administration
- Article 5 — Enforcement
- Article 6 — Severability
- Chapter 5.28 — FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 5.32 — WELLS AND WELL DRILLING
- Article 2 — Permits
- Article 3 — Well Drilling Requirements
- Article 4 — Rules and Regulations, Appeals, and Enforcement
- Chapter 5.36 — SALE AND USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
- Article 2 — Smoking Pollution Control
- Article 3 — Tobacco Vending Machines
▸Title 6 — BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES
Overview- Chapter 6.04 — BUSINESS TAXES
- Article 2 — Taxes
- Chapter 6.08 — PATROL SERVICE
- Chapter 6.16 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 6.20 — DOWNTOWN INCENTIVE PROGRAM
- Chapter 6.24 — ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS
▸Article 1 — Title and purpose
- Article 3 — General regulations
- Chapter 6.28 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 6.32 — LOBBYING
- Chapter 6.36 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY
- Article 2 — Cannabis Business Permits
- Article 3 — General Operating Procedures for Cannabis Business Permittees
- Article 4 — Operating Procedures for Specific Business Types
- Article 5 — Enforcement
- Chapter 6.40 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
▸Title 7 — PUBLIC WORKS
Overview- Chapter 7.04 — STREET OPENINGS
- Article 1 — Regulations For Excavations
- Article 2 — Sidewalks
- Article 3 — Construction Moratorium
- Article 4 — Public Infrastructure Improvements
- Chapter 7.08 — TREES AND SHRUBBERY
- Chapter 7.12 — MAJOR THOROUGHFARE STREETS
- Chapter 7.16 — PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
- Chapter 7.20 — MEDICAL FACILITIES AREA SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT FEES
- Chapter 7.24 — DUST AND DEBRIS
- Article 1 — Dust
- Article 2 — Debris
- Article 3 — Water
- Article 4 — Authority
- Chapter 7.28 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
- Chapter 7.32 — PARKLETS
▸Title 8 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — SPECIAL FUNDS
- Article 1 — Special Gas Tax Improvement Fund
- Chapter 8.08 — TAXATION
- Article 1 — Sales and Use Tax
- Article 2 — Property Taxes
- Article 3 — Transient Occupancy Tax
- Article 4 — Capital Outlay Recreational Fund
- Article 5 — Real Property Transfer Tax
- Article 6 — Park Land Dedications and Development Fees
- Article 7 — Special Tax within the CFD
- Chapter 8.10 — CABLE SYSTEM REGULATION
- Article 1 — Franchise Terms and Conditions
- Article 2 — Franchise Applications and Renewal
- Article 3 — Minimum Consumer Protection and Service Standards
- Article 4 — Franchise Fee and Financial Requirement
- Article 5 — Construction Requirements
- Article 6 — Technical Standards
- Article 7 — Indemnification and Insurance Requirements
- Article 8 — Records and Reports
- Article 9 — Review of system Performance
- Article 10 — Franchise Violations
- Article 11 — Abandonment or Removal of Franchise Property
- Article 12 — Grantor and Subscriber Rights
- Chapter 8.12 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISE HOLDERS
▸Title 9 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 9.02 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 9.04 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 9.08 — ELECTRICAL CODE
▸Chapter 9.10 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 9.12 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 9.14 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 9.16 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 9.20 — HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 9.24 — DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
- Chapter 9.28 — SIGN PERMITS AND STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 9.32 — BUILDING MOVING
- Chapter 9.36 — SETBACK LINES
- Chapter 9.40 — STREET NAMES AND NUMBERING
- Chapter 9.44 — BOARD OF APPEALS
- Chapter 9.48 — HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 9.50 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 9.52 — FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.60 — BOARDING OF BUILDINGS WITH UNSECURED OPENINGS
- Chapter 9.62 — SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
- Chapter 9.64 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 9.66 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
- Chapter 9.68 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
▸Title 10 — PLANNING AND ZONING
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — PLANNING COMMISSION
▸Article 1 — Title and Purposes
- Article 3 — Annexed Territory
- Article 4 — Establishment of Zones, the Boundaries Thereof, and Limiting the Uses of Land Ther…
- Article 5 — Use Groups for All Zones
- Article 6 — Residential Estate Zone (RE)
- Article 7 — Low Density Residential Zone (LDR)
- Article 8 — Medium Density Cluster Zone (MDC)
- Article 9 — Medium Density Residential Zone (MDR)
- Article 9.5 — Small Lot Residential Zone (SLR)
- Article 10 — Medical Office Zone (MO)
- Article 11 — High Density Residential Zone (HDR)
- Article 12 — Professional Office and Medical Zone (POM)
- Article 13 — Planned Unit Development Zone (PUD)
- Article 14 — Residential Mobile Home Zone (RMH)
- Article 15 — Agricultural Zone (A) and Park Zone (P)
- Article 16 — Community Shopping Center Zone (CS)
- Article 17 — Neighborhood Shopping Zone (NS)
- Article 17.5 — Community Recreation Support Services (CRS)
- Article 18 — Central Business District Zone (CBD)
- Article 19 — General Highway Commercial Zone (GHC)
- Article 20 — Light Industrial Zone (M-1)
- Article 21 — Heavy Industrial Zone (M-2)
- Article 21.2 — I-205 Overlay Zone
- Article 22 — Highway Service Zone (HS)
- Article 22.2 — Cordes Ranch Specific Plan Zone (CRSP)
- Article 22.5 — Former PUD Areas
- Article 22.6 — Tracy Hills Specific Plan Zone (THSP)
- Article 22.7 — Ellis Specific Plan Zone (ESP)
- Article 22.8 — Reserved
- Article 23 — General Provisions, Conditions, and Exceptions
- Article 24 — General Provisions, Conditions, and Exceptions—Yards, Height, and Area
- Article 25 — General Provisions, Conditions, and Exceptions—Nonconforming Structures and Uses
- Article 26 — Off-Street Parking Requirements
- Article 27 — Airport Overlay Zone (AO)
- Article 28 — Variances
- Article 29 — Amendments
- Article 30 — Development Review
- Article 31 — Application Procedures, Hearings, Notices, and Fees
- Article 32 — Interpretation—Purpose—Conflict
- Article 34 — Permits—Licenses—Enforcement
- Article 35 — Signs
- Article 36 — Home Occupations
- Article 36.5 — Density Bonus
- Article 37 — Surface Mining and Reclamation
- Article 38 — Aggregate Mineral Overlay Zone (AMO)
- Article 39 — Violations—Penalties
- Article 40 — Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Operations
- Chapter 10.12 — RESIDENTIAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
- Article 2 — Applications
- Article 3 — Allocations; Development Agreements
- Article 4 — Annual limits
- Article 5 — Appeals
- Chapter 10.16 — RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN OVERCROWDED PUBLIC SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
- Chapter 10.18 — ACTIVE ADULT RESIDENTIAL ALLOTMENTS
- Article 2 — Active Adult Residential Allotments.
- Article 3 — Implementation.
- Article 4 — Urban Reserve Area 9/ Tracy Village Specific Plan Area.
- Chapter 10.20 — SPECIFIC PLANS
- Chapter 10.24 — RIGHT TO FARM
- Article 2 — Agricultural Operations and the Right to Farm
- Chapter 10.25 — TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 10.28 — ADULT BUSINESSES
▸Title 11 — PUBLIC UTILITIES
Overview▸Article 1 — Water Rates and Regulations
- Article 2 — Guidelines for the Protection of the Public Water System by Preventing Backflow an…
- Chapter 11.08 — REGULATIONS FOR UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES
- Chapter 11.12 — UNIFORM BILLING, COLLECTION AND DELINQUENCY PROCEDURES FOR CITY
- Chapter 11.20 — IN-LIEU FEES FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS
- Chapter 11.24 — CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT IN-LIEU FEES
▸Article 1 — Purpose, Definitions
- Article 2 — Fees
- Article 3 — Authority, Enforcement, Fines and Property Owner Responsibility
- Article 5 — Drought and Other Water Emergency Conditions
- Article 6 — Water Conservation and Rationing Plan, Water Emergency Plan, Variances and Appeals
- Article 7 — Drawing Water from Fire Hydrants and Construction Water
- Article 8 — Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
- Chapter 11.30 — RECYCLED AND NON-POTABLE WATER
- Chapter 11.32 — STORM AND SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT ENTERPRISE AND UTILITY
- Chapter 11.34 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
- Article 2 — Discharge Restrictions
- Article 3 — Service Charges and Fees
- Article 4 — Construction Generally
- Article 5 — Administration
- Article 6 — Enforcement
▸Title 12 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 12.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 12.08 — DEFINITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Chapter 12.12 — MAPS—GENERAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 12.16 — TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAPS
- Chapter 12.20 — FINAL MAPS
- Chapter 12.24 — PARCEL MAPS
- Chapter 12.28 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 12.32 — DEDICATIONS AND RESERVATIONS
- Chapter 12.36 — IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 12.40 — RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS
- Chapter 12.41 — RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
- Chapter 12.42 — COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUMS
- Chapter 12.43 — COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
- Chapter 12.44 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 12.48 — PARCEL MERGERS AND UNMERGERS
- Chapter 12.52 — CORRECTION AND AMENDMENTS OF MAPS
- Chapter 12.56 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 12.60 — REIMBURSEMENT—BENEFIT DISTRICTS
▸Title 13 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Overview- Chapter 13.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 13.08 — CREDITS AND REIMBURSEMENTS
- Article 1 — Credits
- Article 2 — Reimbursements
- Chapter 13.12 — PARK DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 13.16 — DOWNTOWN INCENTIVE AREA FEES
- Chapter 13.20 — RSP DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 13.24 — COUNTY CAPITAL FACILITIES FEE
- Chapter 13.28 — AGRICULTURAL MITIGATION FEE
- Chapter 13.32 — REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE
- Chapter 13.36 — INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN COST RECOVERY POLICY