Municipal code
Newport Beach Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Newport Beach, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-22
- Contents
- 20 titles · 2,752 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Newport Beach
Contents
▸Title CHA — Charter
Overview- Article I — Incorporation and Succession
- Article II — Powers of City
- Article III — Form of Government
- Article IV — City Council
- Article V — City Manager
- Article VI — Officers and Employees
- Article VII — Appointive Boards and Commissions
- Article VIII — Civil Service System
- Article IX — Retirement
- Article X — Elections
- Article XI — Fiscal Administration
- Article XII — (Reserved)
- Article XIII — Franchises
- Article XIV — Miscellaneous
▸Title 1 — General Provisions
Overview- Chapter 1.01 — ADOPTION OF CODE
- Chapter 1.04 — CODE ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 1.05 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
- Chapter 1.06 — CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 1.07 — INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 1.08 — RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 1.10 — JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CITY DECISIONS
- Chapter 1.12 — CITATIONS AND WARRANTS
- Chapter 1.16 — OFFICIAL SEAL, FLAG AND COLORS
- Chapter 1.20 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 1.25 — MUNICIPAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
- Chapter 1.26 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
- Chapter 1.28 — LOBBYIST REGISTRATION AND REPORTING
- Chapter 1.32 — COUNCIL TERM LIMITS
- Chapter 1.35 — EMINENT DOMAIN
▸Title 2 — Administration and Personnel
Overview- Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.12 — ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
- Chapter 2.14 — CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
- Chapter 2.16 — OFFICERS’ BONDS
- Chapter 2.20 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Chapter 2.24 — CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.28 — PERSONNEL POLICY, COMPENSATION PLAN
- Chapter 2.30 — RECYCLING SERVICE FEE
- Chapter 2.32 — TRAFFIC DIVISION AND ENGINEER
- Chapter 2.36 — PEACE OFFICER’S TRAINING
▸Title 3 — Revenue and Finance
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.08 — PROPERTY TAX
- Chapter 3.12 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT TAX
- Chapter 3.16 — UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.20 — GASOLINE TAX
- Chapter 3.22 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.27 — MUNICIPAL FACILITIES REVENUE BOND CODE
- Chapter 3.28 — VISITOR’S SERVICE FEE
- Chapter 3.30 — AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND
▸Chapter 3.32 — SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FINANCING CODE
- Chapter 3.33 — ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES
- Chapter 3.34 — MARINE CHARTER PASSENGER TAX
- Chapter 3.36 — COST RECOVERY FOR USER SERVICES
▸Title 5 — Business Licenses and Regulations
Overview- Chapter 5.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 5.08 — LICENSE FEE CATEGORIES
- Chapter 5.11 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5.12 — VEHICLES FOR HIRE
- Chapter 5.14 — AMBULANCE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5.15 — REGULATION OF NEWPORT BEACH POLICE OFFICIAL TOW SERVICES
- Chapter 5.17 — TAXICABS
- Chapter 5.20 — PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS AND JUNK DEALERS
- Chapter 5.25 — OPERATOR LICENSE FOR ESTABLISHMENTS OFFERING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-SITE CO…
- Chapter 5.28 — LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 5.32 — CAFE DANCES
- Chapter 5.36 — HOTEL REGISTRATION
- Chapter 5.42 — SOLICITATION
- Chapter 5.43 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISES
- Chapter 5.44 — CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISES
- Chapter 5.46 — REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION
- Chapter 5.48 — DIRECT ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM
- Chapter 5.49 — BURGLARY – ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 5.50 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 5.55 — TOBACCO RETAILER BUSINESSES
- Chapter 5.60 — PARAMEDIC SERVICE USER FEES
- Chapter 5.70 — NEWSPAPER RACKS AND STANDS
- Chapter 5.80 — RETAIL SALE OF FIREARMS
- Chapter 5.90 — ESCORT SERVICE
- Chapter 5.95 — SHORT TERM LODGING PERMIT
- Chapter 5.96 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESS
- Chapter 5.97 — SIDEWALK VENDING PROGRAM
- Chapter 5.98 — ACCEPTANCE OF CASH BY BRICK-AND-MORTAR BUSINESSES
▸Title 6 — Health and Sanitation
Overview- Chapter 6.04 — GARBAGE, REFUSE AND CUTTINGS
- Chapter 6.05 — USE OF EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE
- Chapter 6.06 — STATE MANDATED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DIVERSION PROGRAMS
- Chapter 6.08 — FOOD HANDLING SERVICES
- Chapter 6.25 — REGULATION OF SMOKING IN PUBLIC AREAS
- Chapter 6.30 — PROHIBITION OF SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS
- Chapter 6.40 — PROHIBITION OF SALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF NITROUS OXIDE
▸Title 7 — Animals
Overview- Chapter 7.04 — DOGS
- Chapter 7.06 — HORSES PROHIBITED ON BEACHES
- Chapter 7.08 — WILD ANIMALS
- Chapter 7.12 — LIVESTOCK
- Chapter 7.15 — FOWL
- Chapter 7.16 — ANIMALS AT LARGE – IMPOUNDING
- Chapter 7.20 — ANIMAL NUISANCES
- Chapter 7.25 — APIARIES
- Chapter 7.26 — PROTECTION OF NATURAL HABITAT FOR MIGRATORY AND OTHER WATERFOWL
- Chapter 7.30 — WILDLIFE PROTECTION
- Chapter 7.35 — REGULATION OF KENNELS
▸Title 9 — Fire Code
▸Title 10 — Offenses and Nuisances
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — INTOXICATING LIQUOR
- Chapter 10.06 — HUMAN WASTE
- Chapter 10.08 — USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AND INTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC ACCESS
- Chapter 10.12 — INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 10.14 — PROHIBITION AGAINST CAMPING IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Chapter 10.16 — GAMBLING
- Chapter 10.24 — DISCHARGE OF WEAPONS
- Chapter 10.26 — COMMUNITY NOISE CONTROL
- Chapter 10.28 — LOUD AND UNREASONABLE NOISE
- Chapter 10.32 — SOUND-AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT
- Chapter 10.36 — MINOR’S CURFEW
- Chapter 10.48 — WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT
- Chapter 10.50 — PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 10.52 — ABANDONED OR WRECKED VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.54 — PUBLIC NUDITY
- Chapter 10.58 — POLICE SERVICES AT LARGE PARTIES, GATHERINGS OR EVENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Chapter 10.59 — GRAFFITI
- Chapter 10.60 — REGULATION OF DISPLAY OF MATERIAL, WHICH IS HARMFUL TO MINORS, IN A PUBLIC PLACE
- Chapter 10.64 — CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 10.66 — LOUD AND UNRULY GATHERINGS
- Chapter 10.68 — TARGETED RESIDENTIAL PICKETING
- Chapter 10.70 — CANNABIS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10.75 — PROHIBITION OF THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM
- Chapter 10.80 — PUBLIC SAFETY ORDERS AND REGULATION OF LARGE GATHERINGS
▸Title 11 — Recreational Activities
Overview- Chapter 11.02 — AMUSEMENTS AND DANCING – HOURS
- Chapter 11.03 — SPECIAL EVENTS
- Chapter 11.04 — PARKS, PARK FACILITIES, AND BEACHES
- Chapter 11.08 — CONDUCT ON BEACHES AND PIERS
- Chapter 11.12 — SWIMMING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11.16 — SURFING
- Chapter 11.17 — REGULATION OF VESSELS ALONG THE PACIFIC OCEAN
- Chapter 11.20 — FISHING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11.24 — SPEARS AND DANGEROUS FISHING GEAR
▸Title 12 — Vehicles and Traffic
Overview- Chapter 12.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 12.08 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 12.12 — VEHICLES ON CITY PROPERTY
- Chapter 12.16 — ENFORCEMENT AND OBEDIENCE
- Chapter 12.20 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND MARKINGS
- Chapter 12.24 — SPECIAL SPEED ZONES
- Chapter 12.28 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 12.32 — RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS
- Chapter 12.36 — STOP AND YIELD – REQUIREMENTS – SIGNS
- Chapter 12.40 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 12.44 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 12.46 — PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
- Chapter 12.48 — LOADING AND UNLOADING
- Chapter 12.52 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
- Chapter 12.54 — OCEANFRONT BOARDWALK SAFETY PROGRAM
- Chapter 12.55 — UPPER NEWPORT BAY RECREATION AND SCENIC TRAIL
- Chapter 12.56 — BICYCLES AND SIMILAR DEVICES – REGISTRATION AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 12.57 — SKATEBOARDING AND ROLLERSKATING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 12.62 — TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE
- Chapter 12.63 — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 12.64 — VEHICULAR NUISANCES
- Chapter 12.66 — PRIVATE ROADS
- Chapter 12.68 — RESIDENTS’ PREFERENTIAL PARKING
- Chapter 12.70 — PROHIBITION ON ATTENDING STREET RACES AND RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS
▸Title 13 — Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property
Overview- Chapter 13.01 — STREET CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
- Chapter 13.05 — STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND DEDICATIONS
- Chapter 13.06 — CURB CUTS AND OTHER ALTERATIONS TO PUBLIC STREETS
- Chapter 13.07 — REPLACEMENT OF CURB CUTS AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES
- Chapter 13.08 — PLANTING
- Chapter 13.09 — PARKWAY TREES
- Chapter 13.12 — HOUSE NUMBERING
- Chapter 13.18 — USE OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS FOR OUTDOOR DINING
- Chapter 13.20 — PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Chapter 13.22 — PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
▸Title 14 — Water and Sewers
Overview- Chapter 14.04 — UTILITIES DEPARTMENT – GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 14.08 — WATER CONNECTIONS
- Chapter 14.10 — CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PLAN
- Chapter 14.12 — WATER RATES AND CHARGES
- Chapter 14.13 — RECYCLED WATER RATES
- Chapter 14.16 — WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE PROGRAM
- Chapter 14.17 — WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 14.20 — WATER METERS
- Chapter 14.24 — SEWER CONNECTION, PERMITS
- Chapter 14.28 — INDUSTRIAL WASTES
- Chapter 14.30 — FATS, OILS AND GREASE (FOG) CONTROL
- Chapter 14.33 — WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEE
- Chapter 14.34 — WATER WELL STANDARDS
- Chapter 14.36 — WATER QUALITY
▸Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Overview- Chapter 15.02 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 15.03 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 15.04 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.05 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.06 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.07 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.09 — INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
- Chapter 15.10 — EXCAVATION AND GRADING CODE
- Chapter 15.11 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.12 — POST-DISASTER SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS AND STANDARD FOR REPAIR OF DAMAGED ST…
- Chapter 15.13 — HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.14 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.15 — REPORT OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RECORDS
- Chapter 15.16 — SIGN CODE
- Chapter 15.17 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.18 — SOLAR SYSTEMS
- Chapter 15.19 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- Chapter 15.20 — HOUSE MOVING
- Chapter 15.28 — ABATEMENT OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.32 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
- Chapter 15.37 — APPROVAL IN CONCEPT PERMIT
- Chapter 15.38 — FAIR SHARE TRAFFIC CONTRIBUTION ORDINANCE
- Chapter 15.40 — TRAFFIC PHASING ORDINANCE
- Chapter 15.42 — MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEE PROGRAM
- Chapter 15.43 — RECREATION FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT FEE
- Chapter 15.44 — PUBLIC SAFETY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 15.45 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 15.50 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 15.55 — METHANE OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 15.60 — CONSTRUCTION SITE FENCING AND SCREENING
- Chapter 15.65 — SANTA ANA HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 15.75 — STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 15.80 — BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS
▸Title 17 — Harbor Code
Overview- Chapter 17.01 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.05 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.10 — MARINE ACTIVITIES PERMIT
- Chapter 17.20 — VESSEL LAUNCHING AND OPERATION
- Chapter 17.25 — BERTHING, MOORING AND STORAGE
- Chapter 17.30 — HARBOR USE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.35 — HARBOR DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.40 — LIVE-ABOARDS
- Chapter 17.45 — SANITATION
- Chapter 17.50 — HARBOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 17.55 — DREDGING PERMITS
- Chapter 17.60 — HARBOR PERMITS AND LEASES
- Chapter 17.65 — APPEALS OR CALLS FOR REVIEW
- Chapter 17.70 — ENFORCEMENT
▸Title 19 — Subdivisions
Overview- Chapter 19.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 19.08 — TENTATIVE MAP FILING
- Chapter 19.12 — TENTATIVE MAP REVIEW
- Chapter 19.16 — TENTATIVE MAP EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION
- Chapter 19.20 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 19.24 — SUBDIVISION DESIGN
- Chapter 19.28 — SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 19.32 — IMPROVEMENT PLANS
- Chapter 19.36 — COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 19.40 — GENERAL DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 19.44 — GENERAL RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 19.48 — SCHOOL SITES AND FEES
- Chapter 19.52 — PARK DEDICATIONS AND FEES
- Chapter 19.56 — FINAL MAP FILING
- Chapter 19.60 — FINAL MAP REVIEW
- Chapter 19.64 — CONVERSION OF RENTAL UNITS TO OWNERSHIP
- Chapter 19.68 — MERGER OF CONTIGUOUS LOTS
- Chapter 19.72 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 19.76 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 19.80 — CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 19.90 — PARCEL MAPS FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS
▸Title 20 — Planning and Zoning
Overview▸Part 2 — Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zoning District Standards
Overview- Chapter 20.16 — DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 20.18 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (R-A, R-1, R-BI, R-2, RM, RMD)
- Chapter 20.20 — COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (OA, OG, OM, OR, CC, CG, CM, CN, CV, CV-LV)
- Chapter 20.22 — MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS (MU-V, MU-MM, MU-DW, MU-CV/ 15TH ST., MU-W1, MU-W2)
- Chapter 20.24 — INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT (IG)
- Chapter 20.26 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS (OS, PC, PF, PI, AND PR)
- Chapter 20.28 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS (MHP, PM, B, HO, H)
▸Part 3 — Site Planning and Development Standards
Overview- Chapter 20.30 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 20.32 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 20.36 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
- Chapter 20.38 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 20.40 — OFF-STREET PARKING
- Chapter 20.42 — SIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 20.44 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 20.46 — TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
▸Part 4 — Standards for Specific Land Uses
▸Part 7 — Definitions
▸Part 8 — Maps
▸Part 9 — Specific Plans
▸Title 21 — Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan
Overview▸Part 1 — Implementation Plan Applicability
▸Part 2 — Coastal Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Coastal Zoning District Standards
Overview- Chapter 21.16 — DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 21.18 — RESIDENTIAL COASTAL ZONING DISTRICTS (R-A, R-1, R-BI, R-2, AND RM)
- Chapter 21.20 — COMMERCIAL COASTAL ZONING DISTRICTS (CC, CG, CM, CN, CV, CV-LV, OG)
- Chapter 21.22 — MIXED-USE COASTAL ZONING DISTRICTS (MU-V, MU-MM, MU-CV/15TH ST., MU-W1, MU-W2)
- Chapter 21.26 — SPECIAL PURPOSE COASTAL ZONING DISTRICTS (OS, PC, PF, PI, PR, AND TS)
- Chapter 21.28 — OVERLAY COASTAL ZONING DISTRICTS (MHP, PM, B, C AND H)
▸Part 3 — Site Planning and Development Standards
- Chapter 21 — 30A. PUBLIC ACCESS AND RECREATION
- Chapter 21 — 30B. HABITAT PROTECTION
- Chapter 21 — 30C. HARBOR AND BAY REGULATIONS
- Chapter 21.32 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 21.35 — WATER QUALITY CONTROL
- Chapter 21.38 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 21.40 — OFF-STREET PARKING
- Chapter 21.44 — TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION
- Chapter 21.46 — TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
▸Part 4 — Standards for Specific Land Uses
▸Part 6 — Implementation Plan Administration
▸Part 7 — Definitions
▸Part 8 — Maps
▸Part 9 — Specific Plans
- Title SR — Statutory References for California Cities
- Title OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table
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