Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Visalia Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Visalia, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-03
- Contents
- 15 titles · 2,226 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Visalia
Contents
▸Charter
Overview- Article I
- Article II
- Article III — Powers of City
- Article IV — Officers, Deputies and Employees and Their Compensation
- Article V — Elections
- Article VI — Legislative. The Council. Powers and Duties
- Article VII — City Attorney
- Article VIII — City Manager
- Article IX — Fiscal Administration
- Article X — Department of Education
- Article XI — City Library
- Article XII — Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Centers
- Article XIII — City Planning
- Article XIV — Franchises
- Article XV — Initiative, Referendum and Recall
- Article XVI — Miscellaneous Provisions
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — CITY OFFICERS GENERALLY
- Chapter 2.08 — CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- Chapter 2.10 — VOLUNTARY EXPENDITURES LIMITS FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING ELECTIVE OFFICE
- Chapter 2.12 — PARK, PLAYGROUND AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.16 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.20 — RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD
- Chapter 2.24 — COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 2.28 — DISASTER COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.32 — TULARE OPERATION AREA EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Chapter 2.36 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.40 — EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
- Chapter 2.46 — SALE AND TRANSFER OF VISALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT FIREARMS AND BADGES
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — TRANSFER OF ASSESSMENT AND TAX COLLECTION DUTIES TO COUNTY
- Chapter 3.08 — DEMANDS AND CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 3.12 — CIGARETTE TAX
- Chapter 3.14 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
- Chapter 3.16 — PROPERTY TAXES
- Chapter 3.20 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.24 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.28 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.32 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS
- Chapter 3.36 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.37 — CONTRACTS FOR MUNICIPAL WORKS
- Chapter 3.40 — SALES AND USE TAX ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES
▸Title 5 — BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Overview▸Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY
- Chapter 5.08 — AUCTION SALES
- Chapter 5.12 — BINGO
- Chapter 5.16 — CLOSE-OUT, FIRE AND BANKRUPTCY SALES
- Chapter 5.20 — FORTUNETELLERS
- Chapter 5.24 — GARAGE SALES AND ARTIST AND CRAFT PERSON SALES
- Chapter 5.28 — LODGING HOUSES AND SHORT-TERM RENTALS
- Chapter 5.32 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
- Chapter 5.36 — PRIVATE PATROL SERVICES
- Chapter 5.40 — PUBLIC DANCES
- Chapter 5.44 — SELF-SERVICE CAR WASHES
- Chapter 5.48 — TAXICABS
- Chapter 5.52 — TOWN CENTER BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
- Chapter 5.56 — WASTE TIRE HAULERS
- Chapter 5.60 — CABLE TELEVISION
▸Chapter 5.64 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5.66 — REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CANNABIS BUSINESSES PERMITTED TO OPERATE UNDER…
- Chapter 5.68 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 5.72 — SIDEWALK VENDOR REGULATIONS
▸Title 6 — ANIMALS
▸Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 8.08 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 8.12 — AMBULANCE SERVICES
- Chapter 8.16 — AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
- Chapter 8.20 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
- Chapter 8.28 — SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
- Chapter 8.29 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 8.30 — DISPOSAL OF HOME-GENERATED SHARPS
- Chapter 8.32 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Chapter 8.36 — NOISE
- Chapter 8.40 — NUISANCES
- Chapter 8.44 — OPEN BURNING
- Chapter 8.46 — EXPOSURE OF MINORS TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS
- Chapter 8.48 — SMOKING
- Chapter 8.52 — SWIMMING POOLS
- Chapter 8.56 — WEEDS AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 8.60 — PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE FEES
- Chapter 8.64 — PUBLIC USE/CONSUMPTION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- Chapter 8.66 — AUTHORITY TO REGULATE RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION OF ROUTINE VIDEO MONITORING REC…
- Chapter 8.70 — ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS
▸Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
▸Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview▸Chapter 10.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS AND DEVICES
- Chapter 10.12 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.16 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 10.18 — RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM
- Chapter 10.20 — MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC RULES
- Chapter 10.24 — COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.28 — CRUISING
- Chapter 10.32 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.36 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
- Chapter 10.40 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 10.44 — SKATEBOARDS, IN-LINE SKATES, ROLLERSKATES AND BICYCLES
▸Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Overview- Chapter 12.04 — ADOPTION OF SPECIFIC PLANS
- Chapter 12.06 — STREET AND FACILITY NAMES
- Chapter 12.08 — STREET AND SIDEWALK USE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 12.12 — EXCAVATIONS
- Chapter 12.16 — ANNEXATIONS
- Chapter 12.20 — STREET TREES AND PARKWAY LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 12.28 — SIDEWALK DINING PERMITS
▸Chapter 12.32 — CITY PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
Overview- Article 1 — Definitions and Severability
- Article 2 — Park Reservation and Permits
- Article 3 — Closure of Parks and Recreation Facilities During Designated Hours
- Article 4 — Prohibiting Alcoholic Beverages
- Article 5 — Prohibited Acts in Parks and Recreation Facilities
- Article 6 — Removal and Suspension from Park and Recreation Facilities
- Chapter 12.34 — OFF-LEASH DOG AREAS
- Chapter 12.36 — PARK AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT FEES
- Chapter 12.40 — OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 12.44 — BLINDER RACKS
- Chapter 12.48 — SPECIAL EVENTS
- Chapter 12.52 — CONDUCT ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 12.56 — CITY PARKS AS DRUG FREE ZONES
- Chapter 12.60 — SKATE PARKS
- Chapter 12.61 — DOWNTOWN NEWSRACK DISTRICT
▸Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
Overview- Chapter 13.04 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
▸Chapter 13.08 — SEWER SERVICE SYSTEM
Overview- Article 1 — General Provisions
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Use of Public Sewers Required
- Article 4 — Private Sewerage Disposal Construction
- Article 5 — Sewer Extensions, Financing and Costs Repayment
- Article 6 — Side Sewers and Connections
- Article 7 — Public Sewer Construction
- Article 8 — Regulation of Wastewater Discharges
- Article 9 — Permits and Fees
- Article 9A — Reporting Requirements
- Article 10 — Sewer Service Charges
- Article 11 — Administration and Enforcement
- Article 12 — Special Regulations
- Chapter 13.12 — WATER METERS
- Chapter 13.16 — WATER WELLS
- Chapter 13.20 — WATER CONSERVATION
- Chapter 13.24 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
▸Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 15.04 — CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 15.06 — CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.20 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.24 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.28 — CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC CODE
- Chapter 15.36 — CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.40 — MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15.44 — HOUSING STANDARDS
▸Chapter 15.48 — MOVING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.52 — MOBILE HOME PARKS
- Chapter 15.56 — TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS
- Chapter 15.60 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15.64 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.68 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.72 — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.76 — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.80 — RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 15.90 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
▸Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 16.12 — DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
- Chapter 16.16 — TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 16.20 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 16.24 — FINAL MAPS
- Chapter 16.28 — PARCEL MAPS
- Chapter 16.32 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 16.36 — IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 16.40 — DRAINAGE FEES
- Chapter 16.44 — TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 16.46 — PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 16.48 — ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MITIGATION
- Chapter 16.50 — GENERAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 16.52 — AREA OF BENEFIT
- Chapter 16.54 — GROUNDWATER OVERDRAFT MITIGATION
▸Title 17 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS
▸Chapter 17.06 — ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS
- Chapter 17.08 — AGRICULTURAL ZONE
- Chapter 17.10 — OPEN SPACE ZONE
▸Chapter 17.12 — SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Chapter 17.14 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 17.16 — MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.18 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.19 — MIXED USE ZONES
- Chapter 17.20 — OFFICE ZONES
- Chapter 17.22 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.24 — BUSINESS RESEARCH PARK ZONE
- Chapter 17.25 — USES IN THE COMMERCIAL, MIXED USE, OFFICE, AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.26 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 17.28 — SITE PLAN REVIEW PERMIT
▸Chapter 17.30 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.34 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.36 — FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES
- Chapter 17.38 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.40 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 17.42 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 17.44 — ZONING AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.46 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 17.48 — SIGNS
- Chapter 17.50 — AIRPORT ZONE
- Chapter 17.52 — QUASI-PUBLIC ZONE
- Chapter 17.54 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.56 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.58 — DOWNTOWN RETAIL OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.60 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 17.62 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 17.63 — MICRO-BREWERY/MICRO-WINERY OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.64 — MOBILE FOOD VENDING
▸Title 18 — AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION
Overview▸Chapter 18.04 — AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM