5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Stanislaus County, California.
Verified from official government sources
In unincorporated Stanislaus County, garbage carts are supplied by the franchised hauler and must be removed from the curb or alley by 6:00 p.m. on collection day and screened from public view. Carts remain the property of the garbage company, and customers must keep enough carts to avoid overfilling.
In unincorporated Stanislaus County, property blight such as accumulated junk, debris, and nuisance conditions is enforced by Environmental Resources Code Enforcement. The County seeks voluntary compliance first, then uses administrative citations, forced cleanup, and cost recovery liens against the property.
In unincorporated Stanislaus County, vacant lots used for illegal dumping and vacant structures with uncontrolled access are abated by Code Enforcement. Per County Code, vacant structures must be secured against unauthorized entry. There is currently no vacant-home registration requirement.
In unincorporated Stanislaus County, no permit is required for a yard or garage sale, but you may hold no more than two per calendar year and each may run no more than three consecutive days. Up to two signs are allowed, each no larger than three square feet, posted on private property with the owner's consent.
Under Stanislaus County Code Chapter 9.20 (Weed Control), dirt, rubbish, weeds, and rank growth that create a fire menace or other health/safety menace are declared a public nuisance. In the unincorporated county, the fire chief notifies owners to abate within seven days; uncorrected nuisances are abated at the owner's cost.
1 cities in Stanislaus County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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