Earlier editions: 2026-07
Municipal code
Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Palos Verdes Estates, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 17 titles · 1,076 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Palos Verdes Estates
Contents
▸Title 1 — General Provisions
Overview- Chapter 1.01 — CODE ADOPTION
- Chapter 1.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 1.12 — ORDINANCES
- Chapter 1.16 — GENERAL PENALTY
- Chapter 1.20 — GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
- Chapter 1.30 — CITY SEAL AND LOGO
- Chapter 1.40 — CLAIMS AND LEGAL CHALLENGES TO CITY DECISIONS
- Chapter 1.50 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND PENALTIES
▸Title 2 — Administration and Personnel
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.10 — FINANCE DIRECTOR
- Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.16 — POLICE DEPARTMENT RESERVE CORPS
- Chapter 2.24 — COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
- Chapter 2.28 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Chapter 2.32 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.36 — PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT
- Chapter 2.38 — POST-EMPLOYMENT LOBBYING
▸Title 3 — Revenue and Finance
Overview- Chapter 3.00 — SPECIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX
- Chapter 3.04 — ASSESSMENT AND TAX COLLECTION
- Chapter 3.08 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.12 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Chapter 3.28 — TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.32 — CHARGE FOR SPECIAL POLICE SERVICES
- Chapter 3.36 — LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES SPECIAL TAX
▸Title 8 — Health and Safety
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — HEALTH CODE
- Chapter 8.08 — BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 8.12 — FIRE CODE
- Chapter 8.14 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 8.16 — GARBAGE AND RUBBISH
- Chapter 8.18 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
- Chapter 8.20 — HANDBILLS
- Chapter 8.24 — HANG GLIDERS AND MODEL AIRCRAFT
- Chapter 8.28 — NOISE
- Chapter 8.32 — OUTDOOR BUSINESS LIGHTING
- Chapter 8.36 — SUBSTANDARD PREMISES
- Chapter 8.40 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND RECREATIONAL VESSELS
- Chapter 8.44 — WELLS AND MINES
- Chapter 8.48 — NUISANCES, GENERAL
- Chapter 8.49 — GRAFFITI ABATEMENT
- Chapter 8.52 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION
- Chapter 8.56 — SMOKING PROHIBITED
- Chapter 8.60 — FIREWORKS
- Chapter 8.64 — UNLAWFUL CAMPING
▸Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
▸Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
Overview- Chapter 10.02 — PENALTIES
- Chapter 10.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 10.12 — ENFORCEMENT AND OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
- Chapter 10.20 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
- Chapter 10.24 — SPECIAL STOPS
- Chapter 10.28 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
- Chapter 10.32 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – PURPOSES
- Chapter 10.36 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – VENDING
- Chapter 10.40 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – PLACES
- Chapter 10.44 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – TIMES
- Chapter 10.48 — STOPPING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY
- Chapter 10.52 — COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND TRUCK ROUTES
- Chapter 10.56 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.60 — CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
- Chapter 10.64 — OVERSIZED VEHICLES AND TRAILERS
▸Title 17 — Zoning Procedures
Overview- Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.10 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
- Chapter 17.12 — ZONES
- Chapter 17.16 — NONCONFORMITY
- Chapter 17.20 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.22 — SITE PLAN PERMITS
- Chapter 17.24 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 17.28 — AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.32 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 17.36 — STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
- Chapter 17.40 — MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO APPROVED PERMITS
- Chapter 17.44 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
▸Title 18 — Zoning Regulations
Overview- Chapter 18.04 — R-1 ZONE
- Chapter 18.05 — SPORTS COURTS
- Chapter 18.08 — R-M ZONE
- Chapter 18.12 — C ZONE
- Chapter 18.16 — OS ZONE
- Chapter 18.20 — SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 18.24 — GRADING
- Chapter 18.28 — OUTDOOR LIGHTING
- Chapter 18.32 — WALLS AND FENCES
- Chapter 18.36 — NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY
- Chapter 18.37 — CZ-O COASTAL ZONE OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 18.39 — HOUSING OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY (HO-O) ZONE
- Chapter 18.40 — MIXED-USE OVERLAY (MU-O) ZONE
- Chapter 18.42 — HOME OCCUPATION
- Chapter 18.45 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 18.50 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 18.55 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 18.60 — NONCOMMERCIAL ANTENNAS
- Chapter 18.64 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
- Chapter 18.68 — DENSITY BONUSES
- Chapter 18.72 — SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.73 — REGULATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- Title SR — Statutory References for California Cities
- Title OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table