Fire pit rules in Clovis, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fire pits allowed with approved devices burning clean wood or propane. Must be 25 ft from structures per CA Fire Code §307.4.2. Wood-burning prohibited on SJVAPCD No-Burn days. Propane/natural gas pits exempt from curtailment.
CA Fire Code §307 (adopted by CMC Title 15) governs recreational fires: maximum 3 ft diameter, 2 ft tall, 25 ft clearance from combustibles (or 15 ft if in approved containment device). Only seasoned firewood permitted — no trash, leaves, or construction debris. SJVAPCD Rule 4901 restricts wood-burning on declared No-Burn days. Gas/propane fire features exempt.
Unattended fire or violation of setbacks: up to $500 fine. Burning prohibited material: SJVAPCD penalties $100+.
Clovis, CA
Construction in Clovis permitted 7 AM-7 PM Mon-Sat. No Sunday or federal holiday construction without a permit. City projects exempt.
Clovis, CA
Clovis has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The City is about 8 miles from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, and CMC 9.22.080(F)(4) exempts federally ...
Clovis, CA
Amplified music audible beyond the property line during quiet hours violates CMC §5.24. Special event sound permits required for Old Town Clovis events.
Clovis, CA
CMC 5.27.603 requires permits for amplified outdoor music audible beyond property lines. Vehicle-mounted sound devices are banned on streets under CMC 5.27.608.
Clovis, CA
Clovis Municipal Code §6.04 prohibits habitual barking/noise from dogs. Continuous barking 10+ minutes or intermittent 30+ minutes can be cited as a nuisance.
Clovis, CA
Exotic animals prohibited under CA Fish & Game Code §2118 and CCR Title 14 §671. Ferrets, hedgehogs, monkeys, most wild animals illegal statewide. Clovis enf...
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