Primary dwelling height limits per Title 18: R-1 (35 ft), RR/RE (35 ft), AE/AL (35 ft with exceptions for ag buildings). Accessory structures typically 15-20 ft.
Fresno County Title 18 caps primary residential structures at ~35 ft (2.5 stories) in most zones. Accessory structures generally limited to 15-20 ft to preserve neighborhood scale. Agricultural buildings (barns, silos) in AE/AL zones may exceed these limits with approval. Height measured from average grade to highest point of structure.
Selma, CA
Selma establishes decibel measurement criteria in Section 6-17-3 and monitoring procedures in Section 6-17-4. The prima facie violation threshold is 5 dB ove...
Selma, CA
Selma regulates amplified music through both its general noise ordinance (SMC 6-17-5) and public address system rules (SMC 6-17-8). Amplified sound exceeding...
Selma, CA
Selma applies the same 5 dB-over-ambient standard to industrial noise under SMC Chapter 17. The city has industrial and commercial zones along Highway 99 and...
Selma, CA
Selma addresses barking dogs under Section 6-2-10, which prohibits excessive noise and nuisance from animals. Dogs causing repeated disturbances through loud...
Selma, CA
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Selma, CA
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