Clovis is one of the few Fresno County cities permitting Safe and Sane fireworks. Discharge allowed only on July 4 from 9 AM to 10 PM; sales at licensed nonprofit stands June 28-July 4. All aerial and illegal fireworks banned under CA H&S §12500.
Clovis Municipal Code Chapter 8.16 permits State Fire Marshal-approved 'Safe and Sane' fireworks. Discharge restricted to July 4 only, 9 AM-10 PM, on private property with owner consent. Possession or use of illegal fireworks (anything that explodes, rises, or travels) is a misdemeanor. Fresno Fire Joint Powers Authority enforces with social host liability for property owners.
Illegal fireworks: up to $1,000 fine and/or 6 months jail per CA H&S §12700. Social host (property owner) liability up to $1,000. Safe and Sane outside July 4 window: administrative citation.
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Construction in Clovis permitted 7 AM-7 PM Mon-Sat. No Sunday or federal holiday construction without a permit. City projects exempt.
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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 ...
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Amplified music audible beyond the property line during quiet hours violates CMC §5.24. Special event sound permits required for Old Town Clovis events.
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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.
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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.
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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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