Contents of Petaluma Municipal Code

Title 1 General Provisions
- Ch. 1.01 Code Adoption
- Ch. 1.04 General Provisions
- Ch. 1.08 Reserved
- Ch. 1.10 Code Enforcement, Generally
- Ch. 1.11 Property Inspections and Abatement
- Ch. 1.12 Criminal Enforcement of Code Violations
- Ch. 1.13 Violations Enforced by Civil Action
- Ch. 1.14 Administrative Enforcement
- Ch. 1.15 Supplementary Enforcement Authority
- Ch. 1.16 Administrative Citations
- Ch. 1.18 Government and Workers’ Compensation Claims Against City
- Ch. 1.20 Recognition of Domestic Partnerships
- Ch. 1.30 Petaluma Campaign Finance
Title 2 Administration
- Ch. 2.08 Planning Commission
- Ch. 2.12 Recreation, Music and Parks Commission
- Ch. 2.20 Water Department
- Ch. 2.24 Building Board of Appeals
- Ch. 2.28 Personnel Board
- Ch. 2.30 Historical and Cultural Preservation Committee
- Ch. 2.32 Civil Defense and Disaster
- Ch. 2.40 Community Development Commission
- Ch. 2.50 Reserved
- Ch. 2.60 Airport Commission
- Ch. 2.70 Reserved
- Ch. 2.80 Tree Advisory Committee
- Ch. 2.90 Climate Action Commission
Title 3 Personnel
- Ch. 3.04 Personnel System
- Ch. 3.08 Disposal of Unclaimed Property
- Ch. 3.12 Sale or Disposal of Surplus City Property
Title 4 Revenue and Finance
- Ch. 4.04 Purchasing
- Ch. 4.08 Bond Issue Procedures
- Ch. 4.09 Home Mortgage Finance Program
- Ch. 4.10 Multifamily Residential Mortgage Revenue Bond Law
- Ch. 4.11 Economic Development Revenue Bond Law
- Ch. 4.12 Transfer of Tax Functions
- Ch. 4.16 Sales and Use Tax
- Ch. 4.18 Transactions and Use Tax
- Ch. 4.20 Real Property Transfer Tax
- Ch. 4.24 Transient Occupancy Tax
- Ch. 4.28 Selection and Training Standards of Public Safety Dispatchers
- Ch. 4.30 Special Assessments for Police and Fire Services Related to Real Property
- Ch. 4.40 The City of Petaluma Special Tax Procedure Code
Title 5 City Council Elections
- Ch. 5.01 Mayoral Elections
- Ch. 5.02 District Elections
Title 6 Business Regulations and Licenses
- Ch. 6.01 Business Tax
- Ch. 6.04 Downtown Petaluma Business Improvement District
- Ch. 6.08 Reserved
- Ch. 6.12 Auctions
- Ch. 6.16 Bankruptcy Sales
- Ch. 6.20 Cardrooms
- Ch. 6.22 Bingo
- Ch. 6.24 Jewelry Auction Sales
- Ch. 6.28 Reserved
- Ch. 6.32 Peddlers and Solicitors
- Ch. 6.36 Reserved
- Ch. 6.40 Alarm Systems
- Ch. 6.50 Mobilehome Park Space Rent Stabilization Program
Title 7 Reserved
Title 8 Health and Welfare
- Ch. 8.08 Food Establishments
- Ch. 8.12 Unlawful Deposit of Materials
- Ch. 8.16 Garbage and Rubbish Disposal
- Ch. 8.17 Sale and Use of Polystyrene Foam Products
- Ch. 8.18 Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction
- Ch. 8.20 Regulation of Smoking
- Ch. 8.21 Regulation of Retail Tobacco Sales
- Ch. 8.24 Reserved
- Ch. 8.28 Heritage and Landmark Trees
- Ch. 8.30 Municipal Ambulance Service
- Ch. 8.32 Aids Nondiscrimination Ordinance
- Ch. 8.34 Mobilehome Park Conversions
- Ch. 8.35 Minimum Wage
- Ch. 8.36 Living Wage
- Ch. 8.38 Massage Establishments and Massage Professionals
- Ch. 8.40 Hospitality Worker Right to Recall
- Ch. 8.60 Hospitality Worker Right to Retention
Title 9 Animal Regulations
- Ch. 9.04 General Provisions and Definitions
- Ch. 9.08 Animal Keeping and Ownership
- Ch. 9.12 Livestock Permits
- Ch. 9.14 Animal Permits
- Ch. 9.16 Dog Licenses
- Ch. 9.20 Rabies Control
- Ch. 9.24 Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Animals
- Ch. 9.28 Impoundment
- Ch. 9.32 Enforcement, Penalties and Notice
Title 10 Peace, Safety and Morals
- Title 10 Part I Offenses By or Against Public Officers and Government
- Title 10 Part II Offenses Against the Person (Reserved)
- Title 10 Part III Offenses Against Public Health and Safety
- Title 10 Part IV Offenses Against Public Decency
- Title 10 Part V Offenses Against Public Peace
- Title 10 Part VI Offenses Against Property
- Title 10 Part VII Consumer Protection (Reserved)
- Title 10 Part VIII Offenses By or Against Minors
- Title 10 Part IX Weapons
- Title 10 Part X Miscellaneous Offenses
Title 11 Vehicles and Traffic
- Ch. 11.04 Definitions
- Ch. 11.08 Traffic Administration
- Ch. 11.12 Enforcement—Obedience to Regulations
- Ch. 11.16 Traffic-Control Devices
- Ch. 11.20 Turning Movements
- Ch. 11.24 One-Way Streets and Alleys
- Ch. 11.28 Special Stops
- Ch. 11.32 Miscellaneous Driving Rules
- Ch. 11.36 Pedestrians
- Ch. 11.40 Stopping, Standing and Parking
- Ch. 11.44 Restricted or Prohibited Parking
- Ch. 11.48 Stopping for Loading or Unloading
- Ch. 11.52 Commercial Vehicles and Truck Routes
- Ch. 11.56 Parking Meters
- Ch. 11.60 Trains
- Ch. 11.64 Abandoned Vehicles
- Ch. 11.68 Tow-Away Zones
- Ch. 11.72 Bicycles
- Ch. 11.74 Electric-Assisted Bikes and Scooters
- Ch. 11.76 Skateboards
- Ch. 11.77 Miscellaneous Wheeled Devices
- Ch. 11.80 Reserved
- Ch. 11.90 Trip Reduction Ordinance Program
- Ch. 11.94 Nonexclusive Tow Franchise Agreements
Title 12 Reserved
Title 13 Streets and Other Public Places
- Ch. 13.04 Obstruction to Public Ways
- Ch. 13.06 Newsrack Regulations within the Central Business District
- Ch. 13.08 Trees and Other Vegetation
- Ch. 13.10 Duty of Property Owner to Maintain Sidewalks and Public Street Landscape Planters
- Ch. 13.12 Excavations
- Ch. 13.14 Restrictions on Excavation in Newly Constructed or Resurfaced Public Rights-of-Way
- Ch. 13.16 Construction of Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters and Driveways
- Ch. 13.20 Future Rights-of-Way
- Ch. 13.24 Waterways
- Ch. 13.28 Use of Public Parks
- Ch. 13.32 Parades and Other Special Events on City Streets, Sidewalks and Other City Property
- Ch. 13.34 Public Improvement Benefit Districts
- Ch. 13.35 Benefit Districts Related to Assessment Districts
- Ch. 13.40 Permits for Motion Picture and Television Production
- Ch. 13.45 Preservation and Public Access to Lafferty Ranch
Title 14 Transportation and Utilities
- Ch. 14.04 Definitions
- Ch. 14.08 Commercial Passenger Vehicle Certificates
- Ch. 14.12 Bus Certificates
- Ch. 14.16 Automobile For-Hire Certificates
- Ch. 14.17 Taxicab Regulations
- Ch. 14.20 Bus and Automobile For-Hire Regulations
- Ch. 14.24 Drivers’ Licenses
- Ch. 14.28 Vehicle Permits
- Ch. 14.32 General Regulation of Utilities
- Ch. 14.36 Underground Utility Districts
- Ch. 14.40 Community Antenna Television Systems
- Ch. 14.44 Telecommunications Facility and Antenna Criteria
- Ch. 14.48 Video Service Provided by State Franchise Holders
Title 15 Water and Sewage
- Title 15 Part I Water
- Title 15 Part II Water Wells
- Title 15 Part III Sewers and Sewage Disposal
- Title 15 Part IV Stormwater Management
Title 16 Airport and Aircraft
- Ch. 16.04 General Provisions and Definitions
- Ch. 16.06 Airport Leases
- Ch. 16.08 Motor Vehicles at Airport
- Ch. 16.12 Aircraft on Ground
- Ch. 16.16 Aircraft Taxiing, Landing and Takeoff
- Ch. 16.20 Aircraft Traffic Patterns
- Ch. 16.24 Aircraft Fueling and Defueling
- Ch. 16.28 Airport Fire Safety Rules
- Ch. 16.32 Unlicensed Aircraft
- Ch. 16.36 Violations and Penalties
Title 17 Building and Construction
- Ch. 17.04 California Codes Based on International Codes for Construction and Regulation of Buildings and Structures
- Ch. 17.08 Administration of Building Codes—Building Permits
- Ch. 17.09 All-Electric Construction in Newly Constructed Buildings
- Ch. 17.10 Expedited Permitting Procedures for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems
- Ch. 17.12 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Ch. 17.14 Residential Visitability and Universal Design
- Ch. 17.16 Moving Buildings
- Ch. 17.20 Fire Code
- Ch. 17.21 Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA)
- Ch. 17.22 Fire Zones
- Ch. 17.24 Reserved
- Ch. 17.26 Residential Growth Management System
- Ch. 17.28 School Facilities
- Ch. 17.30 Storm Drainage Impact Fees
- Ch. 17.31 Grading and Erosion Control
- Ch. 17.32 Reserved
- Ch. 17.33 Woodburning Appliances
- Ch. 17.34 Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Unreinforced Masonry Wall Buildings
- Ch. 17.35 Reserved
Title 18 Signs and Advertising
- Ch. 18.04 Prohibited Advertisements or Displays
- Ch. 18.12 Reserved
Title 19 Development Related Fees
- Ch. 19.04 City Facilities Development Impact Fee
- Ch. 19.08 Open Space Land Acquisition Fee
- Ch. 19.12 Park Land Acquisition Fee (Non-Quimby Act)
- Ch. 19.16 Park Land Development Impact Fee
- Ch. 19.20 Reserved
- Ch. 19.24 Traffic Development Impact Fee
- Ch. 19.28 Water Capacity Fee
- Ch. 19.32 Wastewater Capacity Fee
- Ch. 19.36 Commercial Development Housing Linkage Fee
Title 20 Subdivisions
- Ch. 20.04 General Provisions
- Ch. 20.08 Definitions
- Ch. 20.16 Tentative Map
- Ch. 20.18 Vesting Tentative Map
- Ch. 20.20 Parcel Map Subdivision
- Ch. 20.24 Final Map
- Ch. 20.28 Buildable Lots
- Ch. 20.30 Conversions to Community Housing
- Ch. 20.32 Streets
- Ch. 20.34 Park and Recreation Land Dedication and Improvement
- Ch. 20.36 Public Improvements
- Ch. 20.40 Modification and Appeal
- Ch. 20.44 Penalties
Title 21 Zoning
Appendices
- Cross-Reference Table Cross-Reference Table
- Ordinance List Ordinance List
- Statutory References Statutory References
- State Code Citation Table State Code Citation Table