Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Aliso Viejo Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Aliso Viejo, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-05
- Contents
- 13 titles · 1,283 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Aliso Viejo
Contents
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.02 — PURCHASING
- Chapter 3.04 — UNIFORM SALES/USE TAX
- Chapter 3.06 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.08 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.10 — REAL PROPERTY DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.12 — MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEE PROGRAM 1
- Chapter 3.14 — SCAQMD AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND 1
- Chapter 3.16 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 3.18 — REPORTING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
▸Title 4 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 4.01 — GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 4.03 — LICENSE PROCEDURE AND GENERAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 4.05 — SIDEWALK VENDING
- Chapter 4.06 — STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES
▸Chapter 4.08 — TAXI ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM 1
- Chapter 4.10 — AMBULANCE SERVICE
- Chapter 4.12 — ADULT BUSINESS REGULATIONS 1
- Chapter 4.14 — MASSAGE REGULATIONS 1
- Chapter 4.16 — SOLICITATION OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS
- Chapter 4.35 — TATTOO ESTABLISHMENTS
▸Title 6 — ANIMAL CONTROL, WELFARE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Overview- Chapter 6.02 — GENERAL
▸Chapter 6.04 — CONTROL AND LICENSING OF DOGS, CATS, LIVESTOCK, AND OTHER DOMESTIC AND NONDOMES…
Overview- Article I — Generally
- Article II — Licensing
- Article III — Rabies Control
- Article IV — Dangerous and Vicious Animals
- Article V — Animal Impoundment
- Article VI — Animals Running at Large
- Article VII — Keeping of Livestock
- Article VIII — Disease Control
- Article IX — Licensing of Commercial Animal Establishments
- Article X — Additional or Unusual Animal Licenses
- Article XI — Animal Exhibition Licenses
▸Title 7 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 7.05 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL 1
▸Chapter 7.10 — FOOD AND SANITATION
- Chapter 7.15 — CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION DEBRIS 1
- Chapter 7.20 — GATED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES 1
- Chapter 7.25 — WELL CONSTRUCTION AND ABANDONMENT 1
- Chapter 7.30 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS 1
- Chapter 7.35 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 1
- Chapter 7.40 — STORM DRAINS 1
- Chapter 7.45 — GAS
- Chapter 7.50 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT 1
▸Title 8 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Overview- Chapter 8.02 — DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
- Chapter 8.04 — SMOKING IN PUBLIC FACILITIES, PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS 1
- Chapter 8.06 — CARDS, DICE AND SIMILAR GAMES
- Chapter 8.08 — BINGO
- Chapter 8.10 — DISTURBANCES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS DURING SLEEPING HOURS 1
- Chapter 8.12 — NOISE CONTROL 1
- Chapter 8.14 — GRAFFITI REMOVAL 1
- Chapter 8.18 — CURFEW REGULATIONS – MINORS
- Chapter 8.20 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT 1
- Chapter 8.22 — UNAUTHORIZED CAMPING, SLEEPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPE…
- Chapter 8.24 — PROHIBITION AGAINST MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN NUISANCES
- Chapter 8.26 — FEEDING NONDOMESTICATED ANIMALS NEAR OUTDOOR DINING AREAS 1
- Chapter 8.28 — TRESPASS
- Chapter 8.30 — UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
- Chapter 8.32 — URINATION AND DEFECATION IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Chapter 8.34 — FALSE ALARMS
- Chapter 8.36 — UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROHIBITED
▸Title 9 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
▸Title 11 — PARKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
▸Title 13 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 13.02 — BUILDING REGULATIONS 1
- Chapter 13.06 — PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM COVERAGE
▸Chapter 13.08 — GRADING AND EXCAVATION CODE 1
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Definitions
- Article III — Permits Required
- Article IV — Organization and Enforcement
- Article V — Grading Permit Requirements
- Article VI — Fees
- Article VII — Security
- Article VIII — Cuts
- Article IX — Fills
- Article X — Setbacks
- Article XI — Drainage and Terracing
- Article XII — Asphalt Concrete Pavement
- Article XIII — Erosion Control
- Article XIV — Grading Inspection
- Article XV — Completion of Work
- Chapter 13.10 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMIT EXPEDITING
▸Title 14 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 14.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 14.04 — TYPES OF MAPS
- Chapter 14.06 — REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 14.08 — PROCESSING PROCEDURES FOR TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 14.10 — STANDARDS OF DESIGN 1
- Chapter 14.12 — DEDICATION
- Chapter 14.14 — IMPROVEMENTS, MONUMENTATION AND SECURITY
- Chapter 14.16 — DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PARK FACILITIES AND PAYMENT IN LIEU OF FEES
- Chapter 14.18 — FINAL MAP REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
- Chapter 14.20 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 14.22 — CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 14.24 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 14.26 — MERGER OF CONTIGUOUS LOTS
- Chapter 14.28 — URBAN LOT SPLITS
▸Title 15 — ZONING CODE
Overview▸Division I — Introduction
▸Division III — General Regulations
Overview- Chapter 15.34 — SIGNS 1
- Chapter 15.38 — PARKING
- Chapter 15.40 — MARIJUANA (CANNABIS) REGULATION
- Chapter 15.42 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 15.44 — SATELLITE DISH AND AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNAS
- Chapter 15.46 — NOISE STANDARDS AND FILM SHOOTS
- Chapter 15.50 — FIRE HAZARD AND CPTED SAFETY REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15.54 — RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS 1
- Chapter 15.58 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES 1
- Chapter 15.62 — DESIGN STANDARDS 1
- Chapter 15.66 — HOUSING AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 15.68 — GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM
▸Division IV — Administration
Overview- Chapter 15.70 — REVIEW PROCEDURES 1
- Chapter 15.74 — DISCRETIONARY PERMITS
- Chapter 15.78 — GENERAL PLANS, SPECIFIC PLANS AND ZONE CHANGES
- Chapter 15.82 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS AND OTHER ACTIONS
- Chapter 15.86 — NONCONFORMING USES, LOTS AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 15.90 — FEES AND DEPOSITS
- Chapter 15.94 — DEFINITIONS 1