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Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 5 Health and Sanitation\

Palo Alto Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · Palo Alto

Cite as: Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 5 · Text as of 2026-10-19

Chapters:

  • 5.04 Reserved

  • 5.08 Reserved

  • 5.10 Reserved

  • 5.12 Refreshment Stands

  • 5.20 Collection, Removal and Disposal of Refuse

  • 5.24 Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management

  • 5.25 Reserved

  • 5.26 Reserved

  • 5.30 Disposable Foodware Items and Other Disposable Products

  • 5.35 Retail and Food Service Establishment Checkout Bag Requirements

  • 5.40 Edible Food Recovery Requirements

* Powers and duties of health officers - See Chapter 2.08. City health ordinances, boards and officers - See Health and Safety Code §§ 500-504.

Chapter 5.04 — RESERVED

* Editor's Note: Former Chapter 5.04, Milk and Milk Products, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance Nos. 1278 and 1405 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 4089.

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Chapter 5.08 — RESERVED

* Editor's Note: Former Chapter 5.08, Restaurants and Food Establishments, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance Nos. 1278, 1405, 1543, 2714 and 2960 was repealed by Ordinance No. 4089.

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Chapter 5.10 — RESERVED

* Editor's Note: Former Chapter 5.10, Drive-In Restaurants, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance Nos. 1278, 1405, 2345 and 2960 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 4089.

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Chapter 5.25 — RESERVED

* Editor's Note: Former Chapter 5.25, Aerial Spraying of Pesticides, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No. 3270 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 4342.

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Chapter 5.26 — RESERVED

* Editor's Note: Former Chapter 5.26, Aerial Spraying of Pesticides Hearing Process, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No. 3270 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 4342.

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