Moorpark, CA Building Safety: Building Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- 2025 California Building Code, Chapter 1
- Local chapter
- Moorpark Municipal Code Ch. 15.04
- Violation class
- Misdemeanor
- Max penalty
- $1,000 fine or 6 months jail
Summary
Moorpark adopts the California Building Code as its Administrative Code, so most construction, alteration, or demolition work requires a permit before it starts.
Except as hereinafter provided, Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference. Said Chapter 1, together with the 2025 California Administrative Code which is hereby adopted by reference, shall collectively constitute the Administrative Code of the city of Moorpark. A copy of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, Chapter 1 shall be maintained in the office of the building official of the city of Moorpark and shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force. (Ord. 530, 12/3/2025)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4978490; v10 updated 2026-07-01).
Full Breakdown
Moorpark Municipal Code § 15.04.010 adopts Chapter 1 of the 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Administrative Code by reference as the city's Administrative Code, which sets the permit-application and issuance process administered by the building official. Backing that up, § 15.04.110(A) makes it unlawful to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building, structure, or building service equipment in violation of the adopted code, meaning without the required permit. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, and violating the permit requirement is charged as a misdemeanor.
Violations & Fines
Building without a required permit is a misdemeanor under § 15.04.110(C)–(D): up to $1,000 in fines, six months in jail, or both, with each day a separate offense.
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