Beekeeping is broadly allowed in unincorporated Monterey County given its agricultural character, subject to county zoning setbacks. Hives must be registered with the county agricultural commissioner.
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Monterey County, CA
Monterey County Code Section 10.60.030 expressly does not apply to aircraft. Aircraft noise is preempted by federal law and regulated under the California St...
Monterey County, CA
Monterey County Code does not set fixed construction start/stop hours for unincorporated areas, but construction equipment must not exceed 85 dBA at 50 feet ...
Monterey County, CA
Amplified music and other sound sources in unincorporated Monterey County must stay below 65 dBA maximum (and 45 Leq dBA) at the property line between 10 p.m...
Monterey County, CA
Driveway approaches onto county roads in unincorporated Monterey County require an encroachment permit from County Public Works and must meet sight-distance ...
Monterey County, CA
Under Monterey County Code Chapter 12.72, it is unlawful to abandon, park, store, or leave any wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle on public or priva...
Monterey County, CA
No Monterey County-specific ordinance directly restricts commercial vehicle parking in unincorporated areas beyond the general 72-hour limit. California Vehi...
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