Clovis lot coverage limits by zone per CMC Title 9: R-1 single-family 40% maximum building coverage; R-A 30%; R-2/R-3 50-60%. Coverage includes all structures, pools excluded.
Clovis Development Code (CMC Title 9) establishes coverage standards: R-1 (Single-Family Residential) 40% max; R-1-AH (ag-residential hybrid) 30%; R-A (Residential Agricultural) 30%; R-2 (Medium Density) 50%; R-3 (High Density) 60%; CBD (Central Business District) 100% less setbacks. Coverage = gross floor area of all enclosed structures / lot area. SB 9 urban lot split keeps total coverage but splits across 2 parcels. Rear-yard accessory coverage limited to 30%.
Exceeding coverage: plan rejection, required to redesign; after-the-fact violations may require demolition.
Clovis, CA
Construction in Clovis permitted 7 AM-7 PM Mon-Sat. No Sunday or federal holiday construction without a permit. City projects exempt.
Clovis, CA
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 ...
Clovis, CA
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.
Clovis, CA
Exotic animals prohibited under CA Fish & Game Code §2118 and CCR Title 14 §671. Ferrets, hedgehogs, monkeys, most wild animals illegal statewide. Clovis enf...
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