Intentional feeding of wild animals (coyotes, deer, raccoons) discouraged and may trigger nuisance enforcement. Bird feeding generally permitted. CDFW regulates wildlife; state law prohibits feeding large predators.
Clovis sits at the urban-wildland interface with regular coyote, deer, and raccoon activity. CA Fish & Game Code §251.1 and CCR Title 14 §251.3 prohibit feeding big game (deer) and large predators (bears, mountain lions). Intentional feeding of coyotes creates public safety hazards and may result in nuisance abatement. Bird feeders are generally permitted but must be maintained to prevent rodent attraction. Trash management (closed containers) is the primary preventive measure for urban wildlife conflicts.
Feeding big game/predators: CDFW misdemeanor, fines up to $1,000. Nuisance animal attraction: abatement order, possible citation.
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Construction in Clovis permitted 7 AM-7 PM Mon-Sat. No Sunday or federal holiday construction without a permit. City projects exempt.
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Clovis has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The City is about 8 miles from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, and CMC 9.22.080(F)(4) exempts federally ...
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Amplified music audible beyond the property line during quiet hours violates CMC §5.24. Special event sound permits required for Old Town Clovis events.
Clovis, CA
CMC 5.27.603 requires permits for amplified outdoor music audible beyond property lines. Vehicle-mounted sound devices are banned on streets under CMC 5.27.608.
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Clovis Municipal Code §6.04 prohibits habitual barking/noise from dogs. Continuous barking 10+ minutes or intermittent 30+ minutes can be cited as a nuisance.
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Clovis is one of the few Fresno County cities permitting Safe and Sane fireworks. Discharge allowed only on July 4 from 9 AM to 10 PM; sales at licensed nonp...
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