Earlier editions: 2026-07
Municipal code
Yorba Linda Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Yorba Linda, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 18 titles · 1,809 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Yorba Linda
Contents
▸Title 2 — Administration and Personnel
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.12 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.16 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Chapter 2.20 — OFFICERS' AND EMPLOYEES' BONDS
- Chapter 2.24 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.28 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.32 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 2.36 — STATE SUMMARY CRIMINAL OFFENDER RECORD INFORMATION
- Chapter 2.44 — ETHICS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 2.48 — TRANSPARENCY IN CITY GOVERNMENT
▸Title 4 — Miscellaneous Provisions
▸Title 5 — Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations
Overview- Chapter 5.02 — SOLICITATION
- Chapter 5.04 — PAWNBROKERS
- Chapter 5.12 — AMBULANCE SERVICE
- Chapter 5.20 — MASSAGE BUSINESSES
- Chapter 5.32 — OIL DRILLING AND PRODUCTION
- Chapter 5.36 — PRIVATE PATROLS
▸Chapter 5.40 — CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE
Overview- Article 1 — General Provisions
- Article 2 — Grant of Franchise
- Article 3 — Rights Reserved to the Grantor
- Article 4 — Rights of Subscribers
- Article 5 — Finance and Insurance
- Article 6 — Cable Usage Corporation
- Article 7 — Services
- Article 8 — Design and Construction
- Article 9 — Operations and Maintenance
- Article 10 — Violations
- Article 11 — Termination
- Article 12 — Franchise Application
- Article 13 — Records
- Article 14 — Enforcement Mechanism
- Article 15 — Interconnection
- Article 16 — Miscellaneous Provisions
- Article 17 — State Video Services Franchises
- Chapter 5.44 — FOOD HANDLING BUSINESSES
▸Chapter 5.46 — REGULATION OF DISCHARGES OF FATS, OILS AND GREASE FROM FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHME…
- Chapter 5.50 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
▸Title 8 — Health and Safety
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — NUISANCES
- Chapter 8.08 — ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
- Chapter 8.12 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 8.16 — FIREWORKS
- Chapter 8.20 — SOLID WASTE
- Chapter 8.24 — GRAFFITI PROHIBITION AND REMOVAL
- Chapter 8.28 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
▸Chapter 8.32 — NOISE CONTROL
- Chapter 8.40 — SERVICES FOR THE HANDICAPPED
- Chapter 8.44 — VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
- Chapter 8.52 — UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
▸Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
▸Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 10.12 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
- Chapter 10.16 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 10.20 — SPECIAL STOPS
- Chapter 10.24 — PEDESTRIANS
- Chapter 10.28 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 10.32 — VEHICLE LOADING AND UNLOADING
- Chapter 10.36 — RAILROADS
- Chapter 10.40 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.44 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.48 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 10.52 — COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING
- Chapter 10.56 — PRIVATELY OWNED STREETS
- Chapter 10.60 — PRIVATELY OWNED OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
- Chapter 10.64 — SKATEBOARDS AND ROLLERSKATES
- Chapter 10.68 — CITATION BAIL SCHEDULE
- Chapter 10.72 — CITY-OWNED OR OPERATED OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
- Chapter 10.76 — TAXICABS
- Chapter 10.80 — REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES
▸Title 12 — Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
▸Title 13 — Public Services
▸Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Overview- Chapter 15.04 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.05 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.06 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — FIRE CODE
- Chapter 15.10 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
▸Chapter 15.12 — FLOOD DAMAGE PROTECTION
- Chapter 15.16 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.20 — HOUSING STANDARDS
- Chapter 15.22 — CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.24 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.28 — CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 15.32 — SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
- Chapter 15.34 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 15.44 — MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEE
- Chapter 15.48 — CONSTRUCTION AND REAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 15.52 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 15.56 — PARK AND RECREATION IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 15.60 — CITY OF YORBA LINDA ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PERMIT EXPEDITING
▸Title 17 — Subdivisions
Overview- Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 17.12 — DEDICATION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.16 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
- Chapter 17.20 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 17.24 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 17.28 — MERGER OF PARCELS
▸Title 18 — Zoning
Overview- Chapter 18.01 — YORBA LINDA RIGHT-TO-VOTE AMENDMENT
- Chapter 18.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 18.06 — GENERAL PLAN
- Chapter 18.08 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
- Chapter 18.10 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 18.12 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
- Chapter 18.14 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
- Chapter 18.19 — DENSITY BONUS, WAIVERS AND INCENTIVES
▸Chapter 18.20 — SPECIAL USES AND CONDITIONS
Overview- Article 0 — Applicability; Prohibitions
- Article 1 — Temporary Uses
- Article 2 — Home Occupations
- Article 3 — Recreational Courts
- Article 4 — Arcades
- Article 5 — Adult Businesses
- Article 6 — Condominium Conversion
- Article 7 — Animal Regulations
- Article 8 — Community Care Facilities
- Article 9 — Accessory Dwelling Units
- Article 10 — Satellite Antennas and Other Antennas
- Article 11 — Wireless Communication Facilities
- Article 12 — Massage Establishments
- Article 13 — Special Use Expiration
- Article 14 — Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) Housing Development Approvals and Urban Lot Splits
- Chapter 18.22 — OFF-STREET PARKING
- Chapter 18.26 — DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.28 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.30 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 18.32 — WASTE MANAGEMENT/HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
- Chapter 18.34 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
▸Chapter 18.36 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 18.38 — ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
- Chapter 18.40 — ENFORCEMENT
- Title SR — Statutory References for California Cities
- Title PCT — Prior Code Cross-Reference Table
- Title OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table