Every town writes its own rules, and California's live in its municipal code — 57 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.
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- Ch 100 — General Provisions (Section 100.010 – Section 100.090)
- Ch 105 — Elections (Section 105.010 – Section 105.070)
- Ch 110 — Mayor and Board of Aldermen (Section 110.010 – Section 110.190)
- Ch 115 — City Officers (Section 115.010 – Section 115.260)
- Ch 120 — Conflicts of Interest (Section 120.010 – Section 120.050)
- Ch 125 — Personnel (Section 125.005)
- Ch 130 — Boards, Commissions and Committees (Section 130.010 – Section 130.050)
- Ch 135 — Municipal Court (Section 135.010 – Section 135.300)
- Ch 140 — Finance and Taxation (Section 140.010 – Section 140.300)
- Ch 145 — City Cemetery (Section 145.010 – Section 145.110)
- Ch 150 — Investment Policy (Section 150.010 – Section 150.090)
- Ch 155 — Open Meetings and Records Policy (Section 155.010 – Section 155.070)
- Ch 200 — Police and Fire Departments (Section 200.010 – Section 200.030)
- Ch 205 — Animal Regulations (Section 205.010 – Section 205.070)
- Ch 210 — Offenses (Section 210.010 – Section 210.640)
- Ch 215 — Nuisances (Section 215.010 – Section 215.190)
- Ch 220 — Fair Housing (Section 220.010 – Section 220.060)
- Ch 225 — Emergency Management (Section 225.010 – Section 225.090)
- Ch 230 — Parks and Recreation (Section 230.010 – Section 230.070)
- Ch 235 — Solid Waste (Section 235.010 – Section 235.110)
- Ch 300 — General Provisions (Section 300.010 – Section 300.040)
- Ch 305 — Traffic Administration (Section 305.010 – Section 305.040)
- Ch 310 — Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations (Section 310.010 – Section 310.120)
- Ch 315 — Traffic Control Devices (Section 315.010 – Section 315.140)
- Ch 320 — Speed Regulations (Section 320.010 – Section 320.030)
- Ch 325 — Turning Movements (Section 325.010 – Section 325.050)
- Ch 330 — One-Way Streets and Alleys (Section 330.010 – Section 330.030)
- Ch 335 — Stop and Yield Intersections, Railroad Crossings (Section 335.010 – Section 335.130)
- Ch 340 — Miscellaneous Driving Rules (Section 340.010 – Section 340.310)
- Ch 342 — Alcohol-Related Traffic Offenses (Section 342.010 – Section 342.050)
- Ch 345 — Pedestrians' Rights and Duties (Section 345.010 – Section 345.060)
- Ch 350 — Stopping, Standing or Parking (Section 350.010 – Section 350.210)
- Ch 352 — Commercial Vehicles and Trucks (Section 352.010 – Section 352.090)
- Ch 355 — Violations Bureau (Section 355.010 – Section 355.030)
- Ch 360 — Procedure on Arrest (Section 360.010 – Section 360.050)
- Ch 365 — Licensing Requirements (Section 365.010 – Section 365.080)
- Ch 370 — Vehicle Equipment (Section 370.010 – Section 370.060)
- Ch 400 — Planning and Zoning Commission (Section 400.010 – Section 400.090)
- Ch 405 — Zoning Regulations (Section 405.010 – Section 405.020)
- Ch 410 — Mobile Homes, House Trailers and Mobile Home Parks (Section 410.010 – Section 410.070)
- Ch 412 — Manufactured Modular Homes (Section 412.010 – Section 412.070)
- Ch 415 — Floodplain Management Regulations (Section 415.010 – Section 415.280)
- Ch 500 — Building Regulations (Section 500.001 – Section 500.120)
- Ch 505 — Dangerous Buildings (Section 505.010 – Section 505.120)
- Ch 510 — Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places (Section 510.010 – Section 510.420)
- Ch 515 — Gas Code (Section 515.010 – Section 515.230)
- Ch 600 — Alcoholic Beverages (Section 600.010 – Section 600.110)
- Ch 605 — Business Licenses and Business Regulations (Section 605.010 – Section 605.130)
- Ch 610 — Cable Communication Regulatory Code (Section 610.010)
- Ch 615 — Medical Marijuana (Section 615.010 – Section 615.170)
- Ch 700 — General Provisions (Section 700.010 – Section 700.100)
- Ch 705 — Water Regulations (Section 705.010 – Section 705.430)
- Ch 708 — Lead Ban Policy (Section 708.010 – Section 708.040)
- Ch 710 — Sewers (Section 710.010 – Section 710.300)
- Ch 715 — User Charge Systems (Section 715.010 – Section 715.110)
- Ch 720 — Electricity (Section 720.010 – Section 720.180)
- Ch CR — Cross Reference (Section CR.010)