HOA vs. City Rules: Concord vs Pittsburg

In Concord, HOAs (Common Interest Developments) operate under the California Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act at Civil Code 4000-6150. City ordinances and Davis-Stirling generally function as floors - the stricter of the two applies unless state law expressly preempts HOA rules (e.g., solar panels, ADUs, clotheslines, EV charging, artificial turf, native plants). HOAs cannot override zoning, building, or health codes set by the city.

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.