Elfin Forest, CA

In unincorporated San Diego County, County Code Section 36.414(c)(8) prohibits using a motor vehicle to knowingly cause annoying noise by backfiring, tire-screeching, or operating…

In unincorporated San Diego County, amplified sound in a County park is limited by Section 36.414(c)(2)(C): no more than 90 dBA at 50 feet from the source and no exceedance of the…

Unincorporated San Diego County sets numeric, zone-based decibel limits in County Code Section 36.404. Standard residential zones are limited to a 50 dBA one-hour average from 7…

In unincorporated San Diego County, industrial zones are limited to 70 dBA (M50/M52/M54) or 75 dBA (M56/M58/S82) at all times under County Code Section 36.404. Extractive industries…

Aircraft noise in flight is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, not by San Diego County. The County noise ordinance exempts activity preempted by State or federal law…

In unincorporated San Diego County, the Noise Abatement and Control ordinance (County Code Title 3, Division 6, Chapter 4) sets one-hour average sound limits that drop 5 dBA at night…

In unincorporated San Diego County, County Code Section 36.414(c)(6) makes it unlawful to own, possess, or harbor an animal that, by frequent or long-continued noise, causes annoyance…

In unincorporated San Diego County, County Code Section 36.414(c)(2) prohibits radios, instruments, and other sound devices that disturb the peace or exceed the Section 36.404 limits…

In unincorporated San Diego County, County Code Section 36.408 bans operating construction equipment between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., and on Sundays and listed holidays. During permitted…

Unincorporated San Diego County has no leaf-blower-specific ordinance. Leaf blowers fall under the County's general sound-level limits (Sec. 36.404) and the routine-maintenance…

Unincorporated San Diego County does not require a short-term rental to be the operator's primary residence. Because the County never adopted an STR licensing ordinance, whole-home…

Unincorporated San Diego County does not require a host to be present, on-site, or even local during a short-term rental stay. With no County STR ordinance, there is no mandatory…

Unincorporated San Diego County imposes no annual cap on the number of nights a property may be short-term rented. With no County STR ordinance, there is no rented-night limit…

There is no short-term-rental-specific parking requirement in unincorporated San Diego County because the County has no STR ordinance. Parking is governed by the County Zoning…

Short-term rental operators in unincorporated San Diego County must register with the Treasurer-Tax Collector and obtain a transient occupancy registration certificate. Registration…

Unincorporated San Diego County has not adopted a short-term rental licensing ordinance like the City of San Diego. The County requires no STR permit or business license, but operators…

Unincorporated San Diego County has no short-term-rental-specific occupancy cap, because the County never adopted an STR licensing ordinance. Maximum occupancy is governed by general…

Short-term rentals in unincorporated San Diego County owe an 8% Transient Occupancy Tax on rent for stays of 30 days or less. Operators collect TOT from guests, file quarterly returns…

Unincorporated San Diego County does not require a short-term rental operator to carry a specific liability-insurance amount, because the County has no STR ordinance mandating…

Unincorporated San Diego County has no STR-specific noise rule, but the general County Noise Ordinance (Code Sec. 36.404) applies. In most residential zones the one-hour-average sound…

Small recreational backyard fires are allowed in unincorporated San Diego County if at least 25 feet from structures, attended by an adult, and equipped with extinguishing tools. Open…

Residential smoke alarm requirements in unincorporated San Diego County are set primarily by California state law (Health & Safety Code 13113.7-13113.8) and the building code, not a…

Bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas (propane) is prohibited in most of unincorporated San Diego County under County Fire Code Sec. 6104.2, except in mixed/general/high-impact…

Backyard fire pits and portable outdoor fireplaces are allowed in unincorporated San Diego County but regulated by the Consolidated Fire Code. Recreational fires must stay at least 25…

Unincorporated San Diego County requires 100 feet of defensible space around structures under the Defensible Space for Fire Protection Ordinance (County Code Ch. 4, Div. 8, Title 6)…

Most of unincorporated San Diego County is mapped as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) area. The County Consolidated Fire Code imposes WUI…

Open outdoor burning in unincorporated San Diego County requires a burn permit and is tightly regulated by the Air Pollution Control District (Rule 101) and the local fire district…

All fireworks are banned in unincorporated San Diego County. The County Consolidated Fire Code prohibits the possession, manufacture, sale, storage, use, and display of fireworks, with…

The unincorporated County has no special oversized-vehicle street ordinance like the City of San Diego's. Oversized vehicles on unincorporated streets are governed by the general…

County Code Sec. 72.131 establishes freight loading zones (marked by signs or a yellow curb line stenciled 'LOADING ONLY'), and Sec. 72.132 covers passenger loading zones. Yellow-curb…

In unincorporated San Diego County, curb colors are authorized by County Code Sec. 72.135 and the colors' meanings are set by California Vehicle Code Sec. 21458. Only the County (Road…

Street parking in unincorporated San Diego County is governed by County Code Title 7, Division 1 (traffic regulations) and the California Vehicle Code. The central rule, Sec. 72.122…

Under County Code Division 78 (Sec. 78.102, 78.201), abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles left on public or private property in the unincorporated County are public…

County Code Sec. 72.126 bans parking or standing commercial vehicles rated 10,000 pounds gross or more on residential streets in unincorporated San Diego County, with limited…

Unincorporated San Diego County has no general overnight on-street parking ban. Overnight parking on a public street is allowed as long as the vehicle does not exceed the 72-hour…

There is no San Diego County-specific ordinance regulating parking in EV charging stalls. The rule is California Vehicle Code Sec. 22511 and 22511.1: a vehicle may not park in a…

Blocking driveways in unincorporated San Diego County is controlled mainly by the California Vehicle Code (Sec. 22500), which the Sheriff enforces. On County property, Sec. 73.107 bars…

In unincorporated San Diego County there is no special overnight street ban for RVs or boats. On public streets they fall under the general 72-hour storage rule of County Code Sec…

Fences in unincorporated San Diego County must meet Section 6708 zoning height and location limits and, where a permit applies, the construction standards in County handout PDS-070…

San Diego County does not mandate a particular fence material; owners choose opacity, and wood, chain-link, and masonry are all addressed in County handout PDS-070 with prescriptive…

In unincorporated San Diego County, Section 6708 of the County Zoning Ordinance limits solid fences and walls to 42 inches in the front or exterior side yard and 72 inches in the rear…

San Diego County's Zoning Ordinance sets fence heights and locations but does not allocate cost between neighbors. Shared boundary ('good-neighbor') fences are governed by California…

The County Zoning Ordinance lets property owners choose fence opacity but restricts barbed and razor wire. Under Section 6708, razor wire and angled barbed wire are permitted only as a…

In unincorporated San Diego County, a building permit is required for any retaining wall except those less than 3 feet in height and not supporting a surcharge, per County Building…

All swimming pools in unincorporated San Diego County must have safety barriers at least 60 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates per the California Building Code and…

The County Building Division (handout PDS-070) requires a building permit for any fence except fences and freestanding masonry walls not exceeding 6 feet that comply with the Zoning…

Livestock such as cattle, horses, sheep and goats in unincorporated San Diego County is regulated by the Zoning Ordinance Animal Regulations, which set the number of animals by each…

Unincorporated San Diego County sets no household cat limit. For dogs, keeping seven or more dogs at least four months old makes a property a 'kennel' (County Code 62.602(x)), which…

Unincorporated San Diego County does not license cats, set a cat-number limit, or require cats to be leashed. Cats are accessory uses under zoning. Owners must keep premises sanitary…

Unincorporated San Diego County has no dedicated ordinance prohibiting the feeding of coyotes, deer, or other wildlife. Such conduct is governed mainly by California law: Fish and Game…

Unincorporated San Diego County addresses animal hoarding through its public-nuisance and welfare powers rather than a named 'hoarding' law. The Department of Animal Services can limit…

Unincorporated San Diego County has no breed-specific ban. The County Code regulates dogs by individual behavior, declaring a 'dangerous dog' or 'public nuisance animal' based on…

Wild or undomesticated animals are tightly limited in unincorporated San Diego County. The Zoning Ordinance allows one wild or undomesticated animal as an accessory use if kept in…

In unincorporated San Diego County, dogs away from home must be restrained by a hand-held leash no longer than six feet, held by a person able to control the dog. At home, dogs may be…

Beekeeping in unincorporated San Diego County is governed by County Code Title 6, Division 2, Chapter 9 (sections 62.901 et seq.), effective Jan. 10, 2025. Beekeepers must register…

Keeping chickens and other poultry in unincorporated San Diego County is governed by the Zoning Ordinance Animal Regulations as 'Small Animal Raising (includes Poultry),' with the…

Beyond the enclosure, unincorporated San Diego County requires a new pool to have at least one additional drowning-prevention safety feature, such as an isolation fence, a power safety…

Spas and hot tubs in unincorporated San Diego County must meet the same pool barrier and safety requirements, with one exception: a self-contained hot tub or spa equipped with a…

Above-ground and on-ground pools holding water over 18 inches deep are 'swimming pools' under unincorporated San Diego County's rules and must meet the same barrier and safety-feature…

Building a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub over 18 inches deep in unincorporated San Diego County requires a building permit from County Planning & Development Services. The required…

Unincorporated San Diego County requires a pool enclosure at least 60 inches high measured on the side facing away from the pool, with no more than a 2-inch ground gap (4 inches over a…

Under California's SB 1383, all residents of unincorporated San Diego County must keep food scraps and yard waste out of the landfill. Most use a green organics bin; single-family…

Unincorporated San Diego County does not ban artificial turf, and it can help meet water-efficiency goals. The county's landscape ordinance counts irrigated turf toward a 25% cap and…

Unincorporated San Diego County's Combustible Vegetation and Other Flammable Materials Ordinance (County Code 68.401-68.406) treats accumulations of weeds, dead vegetation, green…

Unincorporated San Diego County has no general heritage-tree ordinance for private yard trees, so removing an ornamental tree on your own lot usually needs no permit. Removal of…

Unincorporated San Diego County enforces its Water Conservation in Landscaping Ordinance (County Code Title 8, Div. 6, Ch. 7) on new and rehabilitated landscaping, while statewide…

Native and climate-appropriate plants are encouraged across unincorporated San Diego County. The county's Water Conservation in Landscaping Ordinance and Water Efficient Landscape…

Unincorporated San Diego County has no general turf-height limit for tidiness, but its fire ordinances require dead and dying grasses, weeds, and combustible vegetation to be cleared…

Trimming trees on your own private land in unincorporated San Diego County is generally unregulated, but trees in the county road right-of-way are governed by County Code Title 7…

Rainwater harvesting is broadly allowed in unincorporated San Diego County. Under California's Rainwater Capture Act of 2012, no state water-right permit is needed to collect rooftop…

In unincorporated San Diego County, a home occupation is a permitted accessory use by right under Zoning Ordinance Section 6156.m when its conditions are met — there is no separate…

Small family day care homes (8 or fewer children) are a permitted residential use by right in unincorporated San Diego County. The County Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 6156.y) lists an…

Under San Diego County Zoning Ordinance Section 6156.m, home occupations (including in-home offices) are a permitted accessory use in residential zones in the unincorporated County…

Section 6156.m of the San Diego County Zoning Ordinance prohibits any signs identifying or advertising a home occupation in unincorporated areas, other than those allowed for…

Cottage Food Operations in unincorporated San Diego County are registered/permitted by the County Department of Environmental Health and Quality under California's Cottage Food Law…

Home occupations in unincorporated San Diego County must not generate traffic or parking demand inconsistent with residential use. The business must not be detrimental to the…

In unincorporated San Diego County, one ADU and one JADU may be added to a lot with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling. A detached ADU may not exceed 1,200 sq ft; an…

Detached storage buildings, workshops, and hobby sheds are accessory uses under Zoning Ordinance Section 6156.g. The combined area of all such structures is capped at 1,000 sq ft (or…

Converting an existing permitted garage or accessory structure into an ADU is allowed in unincorporated San Diego County. No setbacks or additional development standards apply to the…

Carports are accessory structures under Zoning Ordinance Section 6156. Attached carports fall under Section 6156.a and detached carports under Section 6156.g, with combined-area caps…

Unincorporated San Diego County has no separate 'tiny home' ordinance. A tiny home on a foundation is regulated as an ADU under Zoning Ordinance Section 6156 (max 1,200 sq ft…

Elfin Forest is unincorporated San Diego County. The Elfin Forest / Harmony Grove Community Plan (adopted by the County Board of Supervisors August 2011) preserves the area's rural…

Maximum building height in unincorporated San Diego County is set by a Height Designator under the Height Schedule (Schedule B) at Section 4610 of the County Zoning Ordinance…

Maximum lot coverage in unincorporated San Diego County is set by a Coverage Designator under the Coverage Regulations (Sections 4700-4799) of the County Zoning Ordinance. Coverage may…

Propane and charcoal barbecues are allowed in unincorporated San Diego County. Cooking fires are exempt from open-burning rules when clean fuel is used. The Fire Code restricts…

Backyard smokers using wood, charcoal, pellets, or propane are allowed in unincorporated San Diego County as cooking devices exempt from open-burning rules, provided clean fuel is used…

Unincorporated San Diego County has no purely cosmetic lawn-height rule, but the Defensible Space Ordinance requires clearing combustible vegetation, dry grass, brush, and weeds within…

Garage sales are permitted in unincorporated San Diego County as an accessory residential use under Zoning Ordinance Section 6156(gg). No more than four sales per calendar year, each…

Vacant parcels in unincorporated San Diego County must keep combustible vegetation cleared under the Defensible Space Ordinance and must not be used for illegal dumping. The County…

Snow is extremely rare in most of unincorporated San Diego County. There is no snow removal ordinance. Property owners in mountain communities (Julian, Mt. Laguna) should maintain safe…

Owners and tenants in unincorporated San Diego County must store discarded materials safely and use containers supplied by a franchised hauler. Carts may not go to the curb before 6:00…

In unincorporated San Diego County, Code Compliance does NOT treat general untidiness (overgrown lawns, peeling paint, shrubs) as a violation. It enforces specific County Code and…

California's SB 1383 mandates organic-waste recycling statewide. San Diego County implements it in the unincorporated area through its Solid Waste Ordinance (effective June 4, 2021)…

County Code Sec. 68.571(h) sets the set-out window for unincorporated San Diego County: containers may not be placed in a public or private right-of-way before 6:00 p.m. the day before…

In unincorporated San Diego County, private companies operating under non-exclusive franchise agreements (NEFAs) provide curbside trash and recycling. Service is not provided directly…

Franchised haulers in unincorporated San Diego County provide two free bulky-item pickups per year for single-family customers, with up to three items per pickup. 'Bulky Items' include…

Unincorporated San Diego County requires residents and businesses to source-separate designated recyclables (paper, rigid plastics #1-7, glass, metal) from trash and arrange recycling…

San Diego County does not have a specific heritage tree ordinance for unincorporated areas. However, exceptionally old or large native trees receive protection under the Resource…

When protected native trees are removed in unincorporated San Diego County, the Resource Protection Ordinance may require replacement planting at specified mitigation ratios. New…

Unincorporated San Diego County has no general permit to remove a private yard tree. Permits are required for trees in the county road right-of-way (DPW, County Code Title 7, Div. 1…

Unincorporated San Diego County has no cryptocurrency-mining ordinance. A commercial crypto-mining facility is regulated like a data center - Major Impact Services and Utilities…

In unincorporated San Diego County, a large data center is classified as "Major Impact Services and Utilities" and needs a discretionary Major Use Permit, allowed in industrial zones…

San Diego County caps one-hour average sound at the receiving property line: 50 dB(A) daytime and 45 dB(A) at night for homes, and 70 dB(A) for M50/M52/M54 industrial property. A data…

San Diego County does not have a specific bamboo ban or containment ordinance. Running bamboo that spreads to neighboring properties may create civil liability under California…

California's noxious weed list (Food & Ag Code §5004) applies in San Diego County. The San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner enforces state plant quarantines and monitors invasive…

Front yard vegetable gardens are allowed in unincorporated San Diego County. California AB 2561 (2022) prohibits local governments from banning residential food gardens. The county's…

California is a two-party (all-party) consent state under Penal Code §632. Recording confidential conversations without all parties' consent is a crime. This applies countywide in San…

Security cameras on private property are legal in San Diego County. California's two-party consent law (Penal Code §632) applies to audio recording. Video-only surveillance of your own…

In unincorporated San Diego County, fences and freestanding walls up to 6 feet do not require a building permit if they comply with zoning setback requirements. Front yard fences are…

San Diego County's Code Compliance Division handles complaints for unincorporated areas. Reports can be filed online through Accela Citizen Access, by phone, or by email. The division…

San Diego County Code Compliance prioritizes complaints by severity. Safety hazards and environmental risks receive expedited response. Routine complaints are generally investigated…

Common violations in unincorporated San Diego County include unpermitted construction, illegal grading, overgrown vegetation, dilapidated buildings and fences, unpermitted home…

In unincorporated San Diego County, one-story detached sheds under 120 square feet are exempt from building permits if they maintain at least 6 feet clearance from other buildings…

Fences and freestanding masonry walls under 6 feet that comply with the County Zoning Ordinance do not require building permits in unincorporated San Diego County. Fences over 6 feet…

Decks not more than 30 inches above grade are exempt from building permits in San Diego County. Elevated decks, covered patios, and attached patio covers require permits. At-grade…

Most renovation work in unincorporated San Diego County requires building permits. Permits are needed for structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing work. Cosmetic work…

Unincorporated San Diego County does not require a specific solicitor or peddler permit from the County. Business activities may require other licenses. First Amendment protections…

San Diego County respects No Soliciting signs under general trespass law. Solicitors who ignore posted signs or refuse to leave may be cited for trespassing. No county-specific…

Holiday displays on private property in unincorporated San Diego County are generally permitted as temporary decorations. The County does not have specific restrictions on residential…

Temporary political signs in unincorporated San Diego County are primarily governed by California state law (Bus. & Prof. Code 5405.3), which allows signs up to 32 sq ft, placed no…

Garage sales in unincorporated San Diego County are limited to three consecutive days, no more than four per year per property (Zoning Ordinance Section 6156.gg). The County has no…

Food truck vending locations in unincorporated San Diego County are subject to zoning restrictions and property owner consent. Mobile food vehicles may operate on private property with…

Mobile food facilities in unincorporated San Diego County must obtain a Public Health Permit from the County Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) under County Code…

San Diego County adopted the Watershed Protection, Stormwater Management, and Discharge Control Ordinance (WPO) in 2016. The ordinance prohibits pollutant discharge to storm drains and…

San Diego County regulates development in flood zones through the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Properties in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas must comply with…

San Diego County's Grading Ordinance requires erosion and sediment control measures for all grading and construction activities. Physical or vegetation BMPs must be deployed…

Development in the unincorporated coastal zone of San Diego County requires a Coastal Development Permit per the California Coastal Act. The County's Local Coastal Program governs land…

San Diego County's Grading Ordinance (Division 7) requires permits for significant grading and mandates proper drainage design. Grading permits needed for 200+ cubic yards or 8+ foot…

Currently only five existing cannabis facilities are authorized in unincorporated San Diego County. No new cannabis businesses are permitted until the Socially Equitable Cannabis…

California Proposition 64 allows adults 21+ to grow up to 6 cannabis plants per residence for personal use. Plants must be in a locked space not visible from public areas. San Diego…

Recreational drone use in unincorporated San Diego County is governed by FAA regulations. Drones must be registered, flown below 400 feet, within visual line of sight, and away from…

Commercial drone operators in unincorporated San Diego County must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. County property requires permits. Operators must carry insurance and…

County parks in unincorporated San Diego County operate during posted hours, generally about 9:30 a.m. to sunset. Under County Code Section 41.125, no person may remain in a county…

Unincorporated San Diego County does not have a countywide juvenile curfew ordinance. Individual communities may have local provisions. California does not have a statewide juvenile…

San Diego County does not impose specific garage sale frequency limits for unincorporated areas. California CDTFA treats sellers holding more than two sales in 12 months as potentially…

Unincorporated San Diego County does not require a specific permit for residential garage sales. California state law treats occasional sellers (no more than two sales in 12 months) as…

San Diego County does not specify mandatory garage sale hours for unincorporated areas. General noise ordinance provisions apply. Garage sales should operate during reasonable daytime…

California's Solar Rights Act (Civil Code §714) protects homeowners in unincorporated San Diego County from HOA restrictions that effectively prohibit solar installations. HOAs may…

Solar PV installation in unincorporated San Diego County requires a building permit from County PDS. California AB 1236 mandates streamlined permitting. The County waives plan check…

Tenants in unincorporated San Diego County are protected by California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) which requires just cause for eviction after 12 months of occupancy. At-fault…

California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) limits annual rent increases to 5% plus local CPI or 10%, whichever is less, for covered properties in unincorporated San Diego County. The…

Unincorporated San Diego County does not currently require a rental property registration or licensing program. Landlords must comply with California state law requirements including…

California evictions run through the unlawful detainer process. Under Code of Civil Procedure § 1161, nonpayment requires a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit (excluding weekends and…

California landlords must keep rentals fit to live in. Civil Code §§ 1941 and 1941.1, reinforced by Green v. Superior Court, imply a warranty of habitability covering plumbing, heat…

California Civil Code § 1954 limits when a landlord may enter a rented home. Except in emergencies, abandonment, or with tenant consent, the landlord must give reasonable written…

California sets no fixed dollar or percentage cap on rent late fees, but a late fee in a residential lease is treated as liquidated damages. Under Civil Code § 1671, such a fee is…

To end a California month-to-month tenancy, a tenant gives 30 days' written notice. A landlord gives 30 days if the tenant has lived there under a year, or 60 days if a year or more…

California requires written notice before raising a month-to-month tenant's rent. Under Civ. Code § 827, increases of 10% or less in 12 months need 30 days' notice; increases above 10%…

As of July 1, 2024, California landlords may collect no more than one month's rent as a security deposit, regardless of whether the unit is furnished. The deposit, minus any lawful…

California adverse possession requires five years of continuous, open, hostile possession AND payment of all property taxes during that period under Code of Civil Procedure § 325. A…

Unincorporated San Diego County limits light spilling onto neighboring property. Under Zoning Ordinance Section 6324, illumination of adjacent premises by spill light may not exceed…

Unincorporated San Diego County has one of the strictest dark-sky laws in the world. The Light Pollution Code (County Code Division 59, commencing at Section 59.101) protects the…

California sets a statewide minimum wage floor under Labor Code 1182.12, $16.90 per hour for all employers as of January 2026. Local governments are not preempted and may set higher…

California's Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act under Labor Code 245-249 mandates paid sick leave for nearly all employees statewide. SB 616 (2023) raised the minimum to 40 hours…

California regulates concealed carry weapons licenses statewide under Penal Code 26150 through 26225. Senate Bill 2 (2023) imposes uniform sensitive-place restrictions and applicant…

California preempts most local firearm regulation under Government Code 53071 and Penal Code 25605, reserving licensing, registration, and manufacture authority to the state. However…

California broadly prohibits open carry of firearms statewide under Penal Code 25850 (loaded firearms in public) and Penal Code 26350 (open carry of unloaded handguns). The prohibition…

California prohibits carrying loaded firearms in vehicles statewide under Penal Code 25400 and 25850. Unloaded handguns transported in private vehicles must be in a locked container or…

California HOAs may levy regular and special assessments, charge late fees and interest, record liens, and ultimately foreclose on delinquent owners under the Davis-Stirling Act. State…

California tightly regulates HOA governance. The Common Interest Development Open Meeting Act (Civil Code 4900-4955) governs board meetings and member access, sections 5100-5145…

California HOAs enforce recorded CC&Rs and architectural rules, but Civil Code section 4765 requires architectural decisions to be fair, reasonable, and in good faith, and sections…

California HOAs may fine members for rule violations, but only under a published schedule of fines and after strict due-process steps. Civil Code section 5855 requires written notice…

California overrides HOA governing documents on several owner protections. The Davis-Stirling Act and related Civil Code sections bar HOAs from prohibiting solar systems, U.S. flag…

California prohibits state and local governments from requiring private employers to use the federal E-Verify system except where federal law mandates it, under Labor Code 2812. The…

The California Values Act (SB 54, 2017) codified at Government Code 7284-7284.12 limits state and local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. It applies…

The California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Williamson Act), Government Code 51200-51297.4, allows landowners to enter contracts with counties restricting land to agricultural use…

The California Right to Farm Act under Civil Code 3482.5 protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits brought by neighbors who moved in after farming began. The…

California prohibits grocery stores and large retailers from providing single-use plastic carryout bags under Public Resources Code 42280-42288, enacted by SB 270 (2014) and ratified…

California restricts expanded polystyrene food containers statewide through SB 54 (2022) packaging requirements under Public Resources Code 42040-42081. The law mandates that…

California Public Resources Code 42270-42273, enacted by AB 1884 (2018), prohibits full-service restaurants from providing single-use plastic straws unless requested by the customer…

California prohibits sale of tobacco and vapor products to anyone under 21 statewide under Business and Professions Code 22958, enacted by SBX2-7 in 2016. The Tobacco 21 standard…

California bans retail sale of most flavored tobacco products statewide under Health and Safety Code 104559.5, enacted by SB 793 (2020) and upheld by voters via Proposition 31 in…

California requires statewide licensing of tobacco and vape retailers under the STAKE Act and the Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act. Business and Professions Code 22970…