Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Williams Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Williams, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-03
- Contents
- 14 titles · 1,480 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Williams
Contents
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.06 — CITY ADMINISTRATOR
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.12 — TREASURER
- Chapter 2.16 — CHIEF OF POLICE
- Chapter 2.18 — CITY FINANCE OFFICER
- Chapter 2.20 — OFFICERS' BONDS
- Chapter 2.24 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.28 — PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING
- Chapter 2.32 — PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.36 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Chapter 2.40 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.44 — DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN POSSESSION OF CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.48 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — PROPERTY TAXATION
- Chapter 3.08 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.12 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.14 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 3.16 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.18 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.20 — BUDGET SYSTEM
- Chapter 3.24 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.28 — BIDDING, CONTRACTING AND PURCHASES OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
- Chapter 3.32 — LOCAL CLAIMS PROCEDURES
- Chapter 3.36 — INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
▸Title 5 — BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES
- Chapter 5.08 — PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND ITINERANT MERCHANTS
- Chapter 5.12 — CARDROOMS
- Chapter 5.13 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 5.15 — GARAGE SALES, YARD SALES AND PATIO SALES
- Chapter 5.17 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESS PERMIT
- Chapter 5.18 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY REGULATORY PERMIT
▸Title 6 — ANIMALS
Overview- Chapter 6.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 6.08 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 6.12 — CARE AND CONTROL
- Chapter 6.16 — DOG LICENSES
- Chapter 6.20 — KENNELS
- Chapter 6.24 — RABIES CONTROL
- Chapter 6.28 — IMPOUNDMENT
- Chapter 6.32 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND DANGEROUS ANIMALS
- Chapter 6.36 — SWINE
- Chapter 6.40 — LIVESTOCK
- Chapter 6.44 — WILD ANIMALS
- Chapter 6.48 — MISCELLANEOUS ANIMALS
- Chapter 6.52 — DISPOSAL OF DEAD ANIMALS
- Chapter 6.54 — REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO FERAL CATS
- Chapter 6.56 — VIOLATIONS AND LIABILITY
▸Title 7 — FRANCHISES
▸Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — BOARD OF HEALTH
- Chapter 8.08 — GARBAGE AND REFUSE
- Chapter 8.10 — FOOD RECOVERY
- Chapter 8.12 — FOOD HANDLING
▸Chapter 8.16 — PUBLIC NUISANCES
▸Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
▸Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 10.12 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
- Chapter 10.16 — STOP AND YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY INTERSECTIONS
- Chapter 10.20 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 10.24 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10.28 — PEDESTRIANS
- Chapter 10.32 — VEHICLE PARKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10.33 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION—NOTICE OF PARKING/NON-PROPERTY VIOLATION
- Chapter 10.36 — LOADING AND UNLOADING
- Chapter 10.40 — TRUCK ROUTES
- Chapter 10.42 — OVERSIZE VEHICLE OR LOAD PERMIT
- Chapter 10.44 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.48 — PENALTY
▸Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Overview- Chapter 12.04 — SIDEWALKS—CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 12.08 — MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS
- Chapter 12.09 — SIDEWALKS—SALE AND DISPLAY OF GOODS
- Chapter 12.12 — OBSTRUCTIONS
- Chapter 12.14 — ENCROACHMENTS
- Chapter 12.16 — STREET NAMES
- Chapter 12.20 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
- Chapter 12.24 — SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES AND SIMILAR DEVICES
- Chapter 12.35 — TREES AND SHRUBS
▸Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
Overview- Chapter 13.04 — WATER
- Chapter 13.05 — STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL
- Chapter 13.06 — STORM DRAINAGE FEES
▸Chapter 13.08 — SEWERS
Overview- Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Article 3 — GENERAL SEWER USE REQUIREMENTS
- Article 4 — CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SEWERS
- Article 5 — INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER REQUIREMENTS
- Article 6 — INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGE PERMITS
- Article 7 — FATS, OILS AND GREASE REQUIREMENTS
- Article 8 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 13.10 — PARKS
▸Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 15.04 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.06 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.10 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.12 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.16 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 15.20 — UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.24 — FIRE CODE
- Chapter 15.25 — UNIFORM SIGN CODE
- Chapter 15.26 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.28 — CIVIL DEFENSE SHELTERS
- Chapter 15.30 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Chapter 15.32 — PROPERTY RESALE INSPECTION PROGRAM
▸Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 16.12 — PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS—GENERAL
- Chapter 16.16 — PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS—SPECIFIC
▸Chapter 16.18 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 16.20 — REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
- Chapter 16.24 — IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 16.28 — EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 16.32 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY
- Chapter 16.34 — FEES
- Chapter 16.36 — PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEDICATION/FEE
- Chapter 16.38 — MERGER OF SUBSTANDARD LOTS
- Chapter 16.40 — PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
- Chapter 16.42 — RECORD DRAWINGS
- Chapter 16.44 — SURVEY REQUIREMENTS—MONUMENTS
- Chapter 16.46 — DEDICATIONS
▸Title 17 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 17.01 — PURPOSE AND APPLICATION
- Chapter 17.02 — DISTRICT INTENSITY, BULK STANDARDS, BONUSES AND DESIGN
- Chapter 17.03 — ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.04 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 17.05 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 17.06 — MEASUREMENTS, CALCULATIONS, WORD USAGE AND DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.07 — INTERPRETATIONS, REMEDIES AND LEGAL STATUS
- Chapter 17.08 — ZONING CODE APPENDICES
- Chapter 17.09 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 17.10 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Chapter 17.11 — SIGNS