Public Health Rules in Santa Clara, CA (2026)
1 verified public health rules for Santa Clara, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Santa Clara's General Code declares it a public nuisance, and unlawful, for any property owner to let real property become infested with rodents, animal pests, bugs, beetles or insects to the point of endangering nearby dwellings, under Municipal Code § 6.20.020. The Building Official and Health Officer can order the condition abated, and unpaid abatement costs become a lien against the property.
Santa Clara Rodent and Animal Pest Nuisance Rule
Some RestrictionsSanta Clara, CA, Municipal Code § 6.20.020 (Infestation with animal pests, insects, etc.)
It is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and it shall be unlawful for any person owning or having control of any real property or premises in the city to suffer or permit said real property or premises, or any part thereof, to be maintained in a condition so infected or infested with animal pests, rodents, bugs, beetles or insects that there is caused thereby a danger of infection or infes...
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