HOA vs. City Rules: Brentwood vs Pittsburg

In Brentwood, many neighborhoods are governed by HOAs under the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (California Civil Code 4000 et seq.) in addition to city ordinances. HOA CC&Rs are private contracts that can impose stricter rules than Brentwood Municipal Code. When rules conflict, the stricter of the two typically controls so long as neither violates state law.

In Pittsburg, homeowners associations governed by the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (California Civil Code sections 4000 through 6150) may impose rules stricter than city ordinances, but cannot override state-protected activities such as solar installations, ADUs, family day care, clotheslines, electric vehicle charging, or pride and religious displays. City rules set the minimum, and CC&Rs can only go further in the same direction.