Statutory References
for California Counties
The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to California counties. They are current through June 2023.
General Provisions
Accessory dwelling units. Gov’t Code § 65852.150 et seq.
Administrative fines and penalties. Gov’t Code § 53069.4
Appeal from local government action. Civ. Proc. Code § 1094.6
Citations for misdemeanors. Penal Code § 853.5 et seq.
Code adoption. Gov’t Code §§ 25126 – 25131 and 50022.1 – 50022.10
Conflict of interest code. Gov’t Code § 87100 et seq.
County charters. Cal. Const. Art. XI, §§ 3 and 4 and Gov’t Code §§ 23700 – 23732
Elections (examination of municipal election signatures). Elec. Code § 10100
Elections. Elec. Code §§ 9100 – 9190 and Gov’t Code §§ 24200 – 24205 and 25201
Expedited judicial review of First Amendment cases. Civ. Proc. Code § 1094.8
Initiative and referendum. Cal. Const. Art. XI and Elec. Code § 9100 et seq.
Judicial districts. Gov’t Code § 71043
Mail ballot elections. Elec. Code § 4000 et seq.
Ordinances. Gov’t Code § 25120 et seq.
Penalties for ordinance violations. Gov’t Code §§ 25132 and 76000 – 7600.10
Administration and Personnel
Board of supervisors. Gov’t Code § 25000 et seq.
California Emergency Services Act. Gov’t Code § 8550 et seq.
County Civil Service Enabling Law. Gov’t Code §§ 31100 – 31117
County employee retirement. Gov’t Code §§ 31450 – 31898 and 53060.1
County health officer. Gov’t Code §§ 33201 and 33202 and Health & Safety Code § 101000 et seq.
County treasury oversight committees. Gov’t Code §§ 27130 – 27137
Local planning agencies. Gov’t Code § 65100 et seq.
Meetings (“Ralph M. Brown Act”). Gov’t Code § 54950 et seq.
Peace officer standards and training. Penal Code § 13500 et seq.
Revenue and Finance
Bergeson-Peace Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank Act. Gov’t Code § 63000 et seq.
Bradley-Burns Bill of Rights. Rev. & Tax. Code §§ 7221 – 7226
Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law. Rev. & Tax. Code § 7200 et seq.
Claims against public entities. Gov’t Code § 900 et seq.
Development projects fees. Gov’t Code § 66000 et seq.
Documentary Transfer Tax Act. Rev. & Tax. Code §§ 11901 – 11935
Limitation on indebtedness. Gov’t Code §§ 25256
Local Agency Public Construction Act. Pub. Cont. Code. §§ 20100 – 20929
Local fees for specific purposes. Gov’t Code § 66012 et seq.
Public works and public purchases. Gov’t Code § 4000 et seq.
Purchasing system. Gov’t Code §§ 25480 et seq. and 54201 – 54205
Road fund(s). Sts. & High. Code § 2150 et seq.
Unclaimed property. Civ. Code § 2080 et seq.
Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act. Pub. Cont. Code § 22000 et seq.
Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations
Authority to license businesses. Bus. & Prof. Code § 16100 et seq.
Charitable solicitations. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17510 et seq.
Commercial filming. Gov’t Code § 65850.1
Community antenna television systems. Gov’t Code § 53066 et seq.
Massage parlors. Gov’t Code § 51030 et seq.
Pet boarding facilities. Health & Safety Code § 122380 et seq.
Private Investigator Act. Bus. & Prof. Code § 7512 et seq.
Taxicabs and vehicles for hire. Veh. Code §§ 16500 et seq., 21100(b), and 21112 and Gov’t Code § 53075 et seq.
Animals
Animals generally. Food & Agric. Code § 16301 et seq.
Cruelty to animals. Penal Code § 596 et seq.
Dangerous and vicious dogs. Food & Agric. Code § 31601 et seq.
Dogs and dog licenses. Gov’t Code § 25803 and Food & Agric. Code § 30501 et seq.
Veterinary public health and safety. Health & Safety Code § 121575 et seq.
Health and Safety
Abatement of hazardous weeds and rubbish. Health & Safety Code §§ 14875 – 14922
Communicable disease prevention and control. Health & Safety Code §§ 120100 – 122476
County health officers. Health & Safety Code § 101025 et seq. and Gov’t Code § 25845
Firearms. Gov’t Code § 25840
Fires and fire protection. Health & Safety Code § 13000 et seq.
Fireworks (State Fireworks Law). Health & Safety Code § 12500 et seq.
Fireworks (permits). Health & Safety Code § 12640 et seq.
Garbage and refuse disposal. Pub. Res. Code § 49000 et seq.
Littering. Penal Code § 374 et seq.
Local control of cannabis. Bus. & Prof. Code § 26200 et seq.
Medical marijuana program and ordinances. Health & Safety Code § 11362.7 et seq.
Military equipment. Gov’t Code § 7070 et seq.
Noise control. Health & Safety Code § 46000 et seq. and Gov’t Code § 65302(f)
No Place Like Home Program. Welf. & Inst. Code §§ 5849.1 – 5849.15
Public nuisance abatement. Gov’t Code §§ 25845 – 25845.5 and Penal Code § 370 et seq.
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Crimes against property. Penal Code § 450 et seq.
Crimes against public health and safety. Penal Code § 369a et seq.
Crimes against public justice. Penal Code § 92 et seq.
Crimes against the person. Penal Code § 187 et seq.
Crimes against the public peace. Penal Code § 403 et seq.
Crimes involving sexual assault and against public decency. Penal Code § 261 et seq.
Criminal storage of firearms. Penal Code 25100 et seq.
Minors. Penal Code §§ 853.6a and 858(b) and Welf. & Inst. Code §§ 100 et seq. and 742.10 et seq. (graffiti)
Weapons. Penal Code §§ 12001 et seq., 16000 et seq., 17500 et seq., and 19910 et seq.
Vehicles and Traffic
Bicycles. Veh. Code §§ 21100 et seq. 21200 et seq. and 39000 et seq.
Bicycles, electric bicycles, pedicabs (definitions). Veh. Code § 231 et seq., 21100(h), 21206, and 39000 et seq.
Curb markings. Veh. Code § 21458
Establishments of crosswalks. Veh. Code § 21106
Local traffic rules and regulations. Veh. Code § 21100 et seq.
Pedestrian rights and duties. Veh. Code § 21949 et seq.
Speed limits. Veh. Code § 22348 et seq.
Stopping, standing, and parking. Veh. Code § 22500 et seq.
Traffic control devices. Veh. Code § 21400 et seq.
Traffic signs, signals and markings. Veh. Code § 21350 et seq.
Turning movements. Veh. Code § 22100 et seq.
Vehicle offenses and prosecution. Veh. Code § 40000.1 et seq.
Vehicle weight limits. Veh. Code § 35700 et seq.
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property
Advertising displays and signs. Gov’t Code § 65850(b) and Bus. & Prof. Code § 5200 et seq.
Care and protection of county highways. Sts. & High. Code §§ 1450 – 1470
Constructions of sidewalks and curbs. Sts. & High. Code § 5870 et seq.
County highways. Sts. & High. Code 900 et seq.
County parks and park bonds. Pub. Res. Code §§ 5150 – 5164, 5181 et seq., and 5301 – 5313
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. Sts. & High. Code § 22500 et seq.
Tree Planting Act of 1931. Sts. & High. Code § 22000 et seq.
Underground utility districts. Sts. & High. Code § 5896.1 et seq. and Gov’t Code § 38793
Public Services
County sewers. Gov’t Code § 25825 and Health & Safety Code §§ 5474.10
Connection fees. Gov’t Code § 66013
Inventory of known lead user service lines. Health & Safety Code § 116885
Water penalties and charges to tenants. Gov’t Code § 53064.5
Water wells. Water Code § 13700 et seq.
Buildings and Construction
Adoption of construction codes. Health & Safety Code §§ 17922, 17958, and 17958.5
Inspection warrants. Civ. Proc. Code § 1822.50 et seq.
Manufactured housing and mobilehomes. Health & Safety Code §§ 18000 et seq. and 18200 et seq.
Signs. Gov’t Code §§ 65850(b) and Bus. & Prof. Code § 5200 et seq.
State Housing Law. Health & Safety Code § 17910 et seq.
Subdivisions
Subdivision Map Act. Gov’t Code § 66410 et seq.
Zoning
Local authority to regulate land use. Gov’t Code § 65850
Local planning generally (“Planning and Zoning Law”). Gov’t Code § 65000 et seq.
Local zoning administration. Gov’t Code § 65900 et seq.
Open-space zoning. Gov’t Code § 65910 et seq.
Zoning fees and charges. Gov’t Code § 66014
Environment
California Environmental Quality Act. Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.
California Noise Control Act of 1973. Health & Safety Code § 46000 et seq. and Gov’t Code § 65302(f)
Drought-tolerant landscaping. Gov’t Code § 53087.7
Short-lived climate pollutants. Health & Safety Code § 39730.5 et seq. and Pub. Res. Code § 42652 et seq.
Wildfire mitigation (electric utilities and electrical cooperatives). Pub. Util. Code § 8387