Backyard recreational fires in San Leandro are allowed in approved pits under 3 ft diameter with 15 ft setback, banned on Spare the Air days.
Backyard fires in San Leandro are regulated under California Fire Code 307.4 and BAAQMD Regulation 5 Rule 3. Only clean seasoned firewood or manufactured logs are allowed. Trash, pressure-treated wood, and yard debris are never permitted. Fires must be attended by an adult with a hose or extinguisher nearby until fully out. ACFD may order extinguishment if smoke creates a nuisance. During BAAQMD Spare the Air alerts, wood burning is banned even for recreational purposes.
Nuisance smoke can trigger abatement plus a 100 dollar citation. BAAQMD violations start at 100 dollars for first wood-smoke infractions.
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San Leandro is unusual among Bay Area cities: SLMC Article 11 sets only one numeric noise threshold — 5 decibels above ambient at the complainant's property ...
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San Leandro does not recognize any 'dibs' or 'savie' parking custom. Public streets are public space — placing chairs, cones, garbage cans, or other objects ...
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Permitted fence/wall materials are wood, steel, finished concrete, and stucco. Chain-link and corrugated metal fencing are prohibited. Street-facing fences m...
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