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Outdoor Cooking in Moorpark, CA (2026)

1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Moorpark, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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BBQ & Propane Rules

Personal barbecues in Moorpark's parks must run on propane, capped at a 40-pound cylinder, with UL-listed hoses and regulators, and sit on legs at least 30 feet from trees, brush or buildings. Municipal Code § 12.16.120(C) sets the standard, and violating it is a misdemeanor under § 12.16.240(B), not just an infraction.

Moorpark Park Barbecue and Propane Rules

Some Restrictions

Moorpark Municipal Code § 12.16.120(B)-(D); § 12.16.240(B)

B. Charcoal or wood barbecuing is permitted only in the city-installed barbecue grills. C. Personal/portable barbeques are limited to propane with a maximum cylinder size of 40 pounds. Personal/portable barbeques must be in good working condition and hoses and regulators must be UL listed. Personal/portable barbecues must have legs and be placed on the ground at least 30 feet away from any flam...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Moorpark city rules.

Outdoor Cooking in Ventura County