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The City of Upland sets a 45 dB(A) residential nighttime noise floor from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. (vs. 55 dB(A) daytime) under Municipal Code Section 9.40.040, and Section 9.40.100(I) specifically bars yelling, shouting, whistling or singing on public streets, particularly between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

In the City of Upland, Municipal Code Section 9.40.100(M) makes it unlawful to erect, excavate, demolish, alter or repair any building other than between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays, except in an urgent public-health emergency under a building-inspector permit. The code does not provide a separate Saturday or Sunday construction window.

Upland addresses barking dogs in two places: the noise code's Section 9.40.100(J) bars keeping any animal or fowl whose sound or cry annoys a reasonable person in a residential neighborhood, and Title 6 Chapter 6.04 declares habitual howling, yelping or barking that disturbs neighbors a public nuisance, verifiable by two neighbors or one neighbor plus an officer.

The City of Upland does not ban gas leaf blowers or set special leaf-blower hours. Section 9.40.100(P) only requires that any noise-creating blower or power fan be muffled so as to deaden the noise. Statewide, California's CARB rule (AB 1346) separately bars the sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers.

The City of Upland bars operating any motor-driven vehicle that, by its operation, condition or modification, makes noise that causes a reasonable person discomfort or annoyance (Sec. 9.40.100(F)), misusing horns or signaling devices (Sec. 9.40.100(G)), and discharging engine exhaust except through an effective muffler (Sec. 9.40.100(K)). California Vehicle Code muffler and exhaust rules apply statewide on top of these.

In the City of Upland, Municipal Code Section 9.40.100(B) makes it unlawful to play any radio, TV, musical instrument, phonograph, stereo, jukebox or other amplifying device when it is audible 50 feet or more from the source, or audible inside any other residence or establishment. Advertising loudspeakers cast onto public streets are also barred under Section 9.40.100(H).

The City of Upland sets numeric base ambient noise levels in Municipal Code Section 9.40.040: 45 dB(A) residential (10 p.m.-7 a.m.), 55 dB(A) residential (7 a.m.-10 p.m.), 65 dB(A) for unspecified uses anytime, and 75 dB(A) for industrial/commercial anytime. Section 9.40.070 limits how long noise may exceed those levels each hour.

The City of Upland has no permit chapter dedicated to outdoor music, but Municipal Code Section 9.40.100(B) bars amplified sound audible 50 feet away, Section 9.40.100(D) prohibits using drums or instruments to attract attention by noise, and the residential dB limits in Section 9.40.040 apply. City-permitted events are exempt under Section 9.40.100(Q).

Aircraft operational noise is governed by the FAA and federal law, not by Upland's Municipal Code, and the city's noise meter readings even exclude passing airplanes (Sec. 9.40.050). Upland instead manages noise near privately owned Cable Airport (KCCB) through its Cable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, using state CNEL contours rather than a city decibel ordinance.

The City of Upland caps industrial and commercial property at a 75 dB(A) base ambient level anytime (Sec. 9.40.040), limits machinery, pumps, fans and air-conditioning to 5 dB(A) over ambient at a property line (Sec. 9.40.100(E)), and sets dedicated mining-industry sound limits (Sec. 9.40.090) reflecting the city's historic sand-and-gravel operations.

Upland allows short-term rentals citywide but requires an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) from the Planning Division before renting. Per the City's STR application, the AUP fee is $950 and the permit is valid for two years. Unlike unincorporated San Bernardino County, Upland regulates STRs under its own Chapter 17.23.1.

Beyond the Administrative Use Permit, Upland hosts must register for a business license under Title 5 and obtain a Transient Occupancy Registration certificate under Chapter 3.12. A 24-hour emergency contact is required, and the permit and house rules must be posted inside the unit. These city-level registrations are separate from any county requirement.

Upland imposes a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on short-term rentals under Chapter 3.12 (Ordinance No. 1945). Hosts collect the 10% from guests and remit it to the City Finance Department. The Administrative Use Permit filing fee is $950, plus a business license under Title 5. The TOT applies to stays of 30 days or less.

Upland caps short-term rental occupancy at two times the number of bedrooms. The City's application states maximum occupancy, including the host and other residents plus guests, shall not exceed two times the number of bedrooms. The City webpage summarizes this as occupancy limited to 2 people per bedroom. A single unit is limited to one group booking at a time.

Per the City's STR page, an Upland short-term rental must provide one additional off-street parking space for each bedroom used for the rental, on top of the dwelling's minimum parking requirement. Spaces must meet Chapter 17.11 standards. If a garage is counted, the host must keep it accessible to renters. Limousine and bus parking that blocks emergency access is prohibited.

Upland short-term rentals must comply with the City's noise standards in Chapter 9.40, with quiet times from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Guests may not create unreasonable noise, disorderly conduct, or disturbances. Pools and hot tubs must post hours and meet exterior noise standards. The host must contact the Police Department if guests fail to comply.

Upland requires the short-term rental dwelling to be the host's primary residence at all times. The host must be the property owner (or owner's spouse, parent, or adult child) or a primary-residence tenant with written owner authorization. Hosts must prove primary residency with at least two documents. ADUs and deed-restricted units cannot be used as STRs.

Upland permits both hosted and un-hosted stays, but the host or authorized agent must be available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week while rented, and must be on-site within one hour when notified by an Enforcement Officer. A 24-hour emergency contact is required. Un-hosted stays are capped at 120 days per year; hosted stays are unlimited.

Upland's published STR application does not state a specific liability insurance minimum (such as a $1 million policy). Instead, it requires the permittee to indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from all claims, liabilities, and losses arising from the STR. Hosts should confirm any insurance expectations with the Planning Division, and verify HOA and platform coverage requirements.

Upland caps un-hosted short-term rental stays at a total of 120 days within a calendar year at the same dwelling, while hosted stays are not limited. A short-term rental is defined as 30 consecutive days or less, and a single unit may have only one group booking at a time. There is no separate citywide annual cap on hosted nights.

Upland follows the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District's outdoor fire rules. A permanent fire ring or portable outdoor fireplace fueled only by propane or natural gas needs no permit but must sit at least 15 feet from any structure. Wood- or charcoal-burning recreational fires require a permit and must be at least 25 feet from structures.

Upland bans ALL fireworks, including 'safe and sane.' Under Upland Municipal Code Chapter 8.28, it is unlawful for anyone to possess, use, sell, discharge, or improperly store any fireworks in the city. Violations are a misdemeanor and a public nuisance punishable per Title 1, including administrative fines. Only city-sanctioned public displays are allowed.

Open residential burning is prohibited in Upland. South Coast AQMD bans all residential burning in the San Bernardino Valley, and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (Upland's fire agency) echoes that 'ALL RESIDENTIAL BURNING IS PROHIBITED.' Only propane/natural-gas recreational fires and permitted recreational wood fires are allowed; trash burning is never permitted.

Upland runs an annual Weed Abatement Program (January through July) to cut fire-hazard vegetation. Weeds and grasses must be kept below 4 inches, dead vegetation and debris removed, and a 30-foot defensible space maintained around structures with shrubs spaced at least 3 times the tallest shrub's height. Properties in the northern foothills face the state's 100-foot defensible-space rule.

Upland does not set its own smoke-alarm rules; California Health & Safety Code 13113.7 and the adopted state building/fire codes apply. Smoke alarms are required in every dwelling — in each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level. Landlords must test and maintain them, and alarms must be upgraded when major permitted work is done.

North Upland, near the San Gabriel foothills and San Antonio Heights edge, is mapped in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by CAL FIRE; the developed core is not. Foothill properties must maintain up to 100 feet of defensible space under Public Resources Code 4291 and Government Code 51182. San Bernardino County adopted updated zone maps in 2025.

Backyard recreational fires in Upland follow San Bernardino County Fire rules. Wood or charcoal fires need a permit and must be at least 25 feet from structures; a propane or natural-gas fire ring needs no permit and may be 15 feet away. Open burning of yard waste or trash is prohibited, and every fire must be attended by an adult.

Upland has no separate propane ordinance; it adopts the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Fire Code, which incorporates California Fire Code Chapter 61 (Liquefied Petroleum Gases). Container size and distance from buildings and property lines follow CFC Table 6104.3, and larger or aggregate installations of 500 gallons or more require permits and added clearances.

Upland's zoning standards allow an RV, boat, or trailer in a required front or street-side setback for up to 72 hours if it is on a paved driveway, parked perpendicular to the street, and not over the sidewalk. Beyond 72 hours it must move to an enclosed garage or a screened side or rear yard.

Street parking in Upland is governed by Title 10 of the Municipal Code plus the California Vehicle Code. Vehicles may not block parkways or median strips, park where signs or curb markings prohibit it, or stay over 72 hours. The City Manager sets posted time limits and marks curbs; driveway, sidewalk, and hydrant rules follow state law.

Upland has no blanket overnight ban, but the Municipal Code prohibits leaving any vehicle on a public street more than 72 consecutive hours — not moving it at least 1,056 feet (one-fifth mile) is a violation. Street-sweeping signs and permit zones add limits. In the downtown permit area, City lots from 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. require a permit.

Upland has no curbside EV-parking ordinance; instead the City runs an expedited building-permit process for installing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) under California's AB 1236 streamlining rules. Installations must meet accessibility and clearance standards (e.g., 98-inch minimum vehicle clearance) via the City's online portal. Charging-stall enforcement follows California Vehicle Code Section 22511.

Upland's property-maintenance standards prohibit parking commercial vehicles, commercial trailers, or related commercial equipment in residential areas, except vehicles weighing less than three tons unladen. No more than two commercial vehicles may be parked on any single-family residential lot. On the street, large commercial vehicles are further restricted by Title 10 and by California Vehicle Code weight and time provisions.

Upland treats abandoned, wrecked, or inoperative vehicles as public nuisances under Chapter 8.12. An inoperative vehicle in public view may not be kept over 72 hours except inside a fully enclosed garage or building. After written notice, owners who fail to remove a nuisance vehicle within five days are billed for removal. The street 72-hour rule also applies.

Curb colors in Upland follow the uniform California standard — red means no stopping/parking, yellow is commercial loading, white is passenger loading, green is time-limited parking, and blue is disabled parking. Only the City may paint or mark official curbs; the City Manager is authorized under Title 10 to do so. Resident-painted curbs are not enforceable.

Blocking a driveway, parking on a sidewalk, or overhanging the right-of-way is prohibited in Upland — mostly under California Vehicle Code Section 22500, which the City enforces. Upland's code adds that no one may park in a parkway or median strip (UMC 10.36.020), and vehicles in driveways must stay on a paved surface and off the sidewalk.

Oversized vehicles face several Upland limits. Heavy commercial vehicles (three tons or more unladen) are barred from residential areas, RVs and trailers may sit in a setback only 72 hours then must be screened, and parking is prohibited on streets needed to move oversized loads (UMC 10.36.040). On-street weight limits follow posted signs and the California Vehicle Code.

Loading zones in Upland are established and marked by the City under Title 10; the City Manager may set limits and mark curbs to indicate them. Curb colors follow the statewide standard: yellow curbs are commercial loading zones and white curbs are passenger loading zones, with posted limits. Stopping for anything but loading, or past the posted time, is prohibited.

Upland's own Municipal Code (Chapter 17.13) caps fences and walls at 3.5 ft in front and street-side setbacks and 6 ft elsewhere on residential lots (8 ft in industrial zones), measured from adjacent finished grade.

Upland's Development Code (Ch. 17.13) sets design and height standards but does not itself state a fence-permit trigger; under the California Building Code adopted by Upland, a building permit is generally required for fences over 7 ft and retaining walls over 4 ft.

Upland's Development Code sets the height and design standards, but cost-sharing for a shared boundary fence is governed by California Civil Code 841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act), which presumes adjoining owners split reasonable costs equally after 30 days' written notice.

Upland's fence chapter measures a fence-on-wall combination from the base of the wall (Section 17.13.030(C)); under the adopted California Building Code, retaining walls over 4 ft (footing to top) or supporting a surcharge require a building permit.

Upland Chapter 17.13 requires fences/walls to meet Table 17.13-1 heights, be measured from finished grade, and keep corner and driveway vision triangles clear (no obstruction over 3 ft) under the City's sight-distance rules.

Upland Chapter 17.13 bans chain-link, barbed wire, razor wire, and wire mesh in all residential zones (and where visible from a street), and prohibits sheet metal, vehicles, tanks, garage doors, aluminum siding, and corrugated tin as fence material.

Upland Section 17.13.060(A) requires fences and walls to be built of decorative masonry, ornamental steel or iron, or wood and to complement the home's architecture; prohibited materials include chain-link (residential), barbed/razor wire, and scrap metal.

The City of Upland prohibits keeping poultry for any purpose in single-family and multifamily residential zones, along with horses, mules, ponies, goats, sheep, cows, calves, and similar livestock. Backyard chickens and roosters are not allowed in standard residential neighborhoods. Limited agricultural use may be permitted only on lots of at least one acre with a conditional use permit.

Under Upland Municipal Code Chapter 6.04, dogs may not run at large on public streets, sidewalks, parks, or other public places unless secured by a leash no more than six feet in length held by a person able to control the animal. Off-leash activity is allowed only within a posted off-leash city-park area set by council resolution.

The City of Upland has no breed-specific dog ban. Its dangerous-dog rules in Chapter 6.08 regulate individual dogs by behavior, not breed. California Food and Agricultural Code Section 31683 prohibits cities from enacting breed-specific dog control programs, except for limited spay/neuter measures, so no breed is outlawed in Upland.

The City of Upland's Animal code (Title 6) does not contain a chapter addressing beekeeping or hives, and residential zoning focuses on prohibiting livestock and poultry. Because no city ordinance specifically authorizes backyard hives, residents should confirm requirements with the Planning Division and register colonies with the San Bernardino County Agricultural Commissioner as California law requires.

Upland Municipal Code Section 6.04.170 makes it unlawful to have, possess, maintain, or control within the city any wild, dangerous, or poisonous animal, except as otherwise provided by law. The code defines a dangerous animal as any carnivorous wild animal or other animal commonly known to be a threat to humans or domestic animals. California's restricted-species list also applies.

Upland's residential zoning prohibits keeping horses, colts, mules, ponies, goats, sheep, cows, calves, and animals of like character in single-family and multifamily residential zones. Larger animals must comply with the California Food and Agricultural Code. Agricultural use may be permitted only on lots of at least one acre with a conditional use permit.

In Upland, cat registration is voluntary (since July 1, 1993), unlike mandatory dog licensing. A residence may keep no more than three cats four months of age or older, capped with dogs at six animals total. Cats are generally exempt from the city's six-foot leash requirement that applies to dogs.

Upland Municipal Code Section 6.04.115 and the residential zoning code limit a residence to no more than three dogs and no more than three cats that are four months of age or older, with the combined total of dogs and cats not exceeding six animals. Dogs must be licensed; cat registration is voluntary.

The City of Upland's Animal code does not contain a specific ordinance banning the feeding of wildlife such as coyotes, raccoons, or wild birds. General nuisance and dangerous-animal provisions apply, and the city prohibits staking or tethering animals in public places. Feeding wildlife that attracts dangerous animals can create a public-nuisance issue.

Upland does not have a dedicated animal-hoarding ordinance, but it controls excessive animals through the three-dog/three-cat per-residence limit (six total) in Section 6.04.115, its nuisance and noise provisions in Section 6.04.140, and the power to impound animals declared a nuisance. California Penal Code Section 597 also makes animal neglect a crime.

Under Upland Municipal Code Chapter 12.24, the City maintains, trims and repairs trees in the public right-of-way — except for watering. The adjacent property owner must water parkway trees and trim away low suckers/shoots that interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

The City of Upland runs a year-round Weed Abatement Program enforcing fire-safety vegetation standards. Grass and weeds must be kept below 4 inches, and combustible fuels (vegetation, trash, debris) must be removed within the first 30 feet of any structure.

Per Upland Municipal Code Section 12.24.100, no tree may be removed from a parkway or parking strip — except on Euclid Avenue — without a permit issued by the City Manager. Final authority for removing all City trees rests with the City Manager.

Upland's Weed Abatement Program is a year-round fire-hazard reduction requirement enforced by the City. Properties must remove weeds, dead vegetation, trash and debris, keep grass/weeds below 4 inches, and maintain 30 feet of defensible space around structures.

Upland does not appear to publish a stand-alone rainwater-harvesting ordinance restricting rain barrels. Capturing rainwater is generally legal in California (Rainwater Capture Act of 2012), and the City's water-efficient landscape code (Chapter 17.12) encourages on-site water efficiency.

The City of Upland is its own water utility and adopts staged conservation rules in UMC Chapter 13.16. Excessive runoff and unrepaired leaks are always prohibited; in shortage stages, sprinkler watering is limited to two days per week by odd/even address, with restricted hours.

Upland does not mandate native plants, but its Water-Efficient Landscape ordinance (UMC Chapter 17.12) pushes low-water, climate-appropriate planting and minimized turf for qualifying new and rehabilitated landscapes. The City and regional agencies offer turf-replacement rebates favoring drought-tolerant gardens.

Upland has no published ordinance banning artificial turf, and the City's water-efficiency goals favor reducing live turf. Synthetic turf can serve as a water-saving alternative, but yards must still meet the City's landscape-maintenance and zoning landscape standards (UMC Ch. 17.12 / Property Maintenance).

Under California SB 1383, Upland requires all residents to separate organic (food and green) waste. The City provides weekly green-waste (green barrel) collection through Burrtec and offers free food-waste pails; home composting is allowed and supported, but participation in organics recycling is mandatory.

Upland allows home occupations as an incidental, accessory use in residential and residential mixed-use zones under Municipal Code Chapter 17.27. The business must stay within the dwelling, occupy no more than 25 percent of the floor area, produce no exterior evidence, and remain compatible with the neighborhood's residential character.

Upland home occupations may show no exterior evidence of the business, which effectively bars on-site advertising signs at the residence. Signs generally are governed by Municipal Code Chapter 17.15, and animated, flashing, or moving signs are prohibited in all zones.

Upland has a dedicated cottage food chapter (Municipal Code 17.25). It requires an Administrative Use Permit in residential and mixed-use zones, limits the operation to one non-family employee and no more than 10 visitors per day by appointment, and registers/permits the operation through the County Health Officer under state law.

Upland requires a Home Occupation - Zoning Clearance for home-based businesses, processed by the Planning Division. Higher-impact home businesses may require an Administrative Use Permit. Every permittee must obtain and maintain a valid city business license.

California law preempts most local control of family daycare homes. Small and large family daycare homes are a residential use by right in Upland - no zoning permit, business license, fee, or tax for operating one. Large family daycare homes do require a non-discretionary fire safety clearance, and all providers must be state-licensed.

The City of Upland requires a building permit to construct or install an in-ground or above-ground residential swimming pool or spa. The city builds on the 2025 California Building and Residential Codes adopted in Title 15 of the Municipal Code, and permits are issued through the Building and Safety Division.

Upland enforces California's Swimming Pool Safety Act through its building code. A new pool or spa must have at least one approved drowning-prevention feature; an enclosure barrier must be at least 60 inches high with no gap allowing a 4-inch sphere to pass, and gates must be self-closing and self-latching.

Above-ground pools in Upland are treated as swimming pools under state law and generally require a building permit and an approved safety barrier. Small prefabricated pools that are shallow and low-volume may be exempt from a permit under the California Residential Code, but the state safety-feature rules still apply once a pool holds water deeper than 18 inches.

For new pools and spa remodels, Upland enforces the state requirement to provide at least one of seven approved drowning-prevention safety features before final permit sign-off: an isolation fence, mesh fencing, a safety cover, exit/pool alarms, self-latching doors, or an approved alternative.

California law treats hot tubs and spas holding water over 18 inches deep as swimming pools, so Upland's building permit and safety-feature requirements apply. A key state exemption: a hot tub or spa equipped with an approved locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 is excused from the barrier requirements.

The City of Upland regulates ADUs and JADUs under Municipal Code Chapter 17.37, adopted as Ordinance No. 1993 on April 14, 2025, implementing California ADU law (Gov. Code 66310-66342). JADUs are capped at 500 square feet. In July 2025 HCD found several Upland provisions non-compliant with state law, so where the city ordinance conflicts, state standards control.

Under Upland Municipal Code Chapter 17.19 (Accessory Uses and Structures), detached sheds and similar accessory structures generally may not exceed 10 percent of the lot or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less, and may not be used for human habitation. A one-story tool/storage shed up to 120 square feet is exempt from a building permit, but zoning setbacks still apply.

In the City of Upland, carports are accessory structures governed by Municipal Code Chapter 17.19 and the parking standards in Chapter 17.11. Detached garages and carports are excluded from the general 10%/1,000-square-foot accessory-structure size cap. Carports providing required parking must meet space dimensions and may not be placed in the front yard except as a permitted driveway/parking area.

Converting a garage into living space in Upland is treated as an ADU or JADU under Municipal Code Chapter 17.37 and requires City permits. Under California ADU law, which Upland implements, the City cannot require replacement of off-street parking lost when a garage is converted to an ADU. A JADU is capped at 500 square feet.

The City of Upland has no separate 'tiny home' zoning category. A tiny house on a permanent foundation is regulated as an ADU under Municipal Code Chapter 17.37 and must meet ADU and Building Code standards. A tiny house on wheels (an RV/movable structure) cannot be used as a permanent dwelling under the accessory-structure rules.

Upland has no special barbecue ordinance, but the adopted San Bernardino County Fire Code restricts open-flame grills near multi-family buildings. On combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction at apartments and condos, propane and charcoal grills are generally prohibited unless the building is sprinklered. Single-family homes have more latitude; keep grills clear of structures and vegetation.

Upland has no smoker-specific ordinance. Backyard smokers fall under the San Bernardino County Fire Code that Upland adopts: a smoker is an open-flame cooking device, so the multi-family rule barring grills on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction (unless sprinklered) applies. Smoke that becomes a persistent nuisance can also draw enforcement.

Upland regulates signs under Municipal Code Chapter 17.15, which defines a 'political sign' as one erected before an election for a candidate, issue, or proposition. The City requests political signs not be posted more than 45 days before an election and that posters submit a statement of understanding to the City Clerk. Under California law, political signs on private property cannot be banned.

Under Upland Municipal Code Section 5.20.070, a yard/garage sale requires a Finance Department permit, and signage is limited to one sign on the sale property, not exceeding two feet by two feet, only during the sale. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way. Up to three sales per year are allowed, each no more than three consecutive days.

The City of Upland enforces its own property maintenance and use standards. Front and side yards, porches and any area visible from the street must be kept free of refuse, debris, inoperative vehicles, broken appliances, furniture and stored junk. Blight is abated under the Public Nuisance and Abatement chapters of the city code.

Upland's public nuisance code applies to any lot or premises, occupied or vacant. Owners must keep lots and the adjacent sidewalk free of weeds, wild grasses, rubbish, tin cans and combustibles. If not removed within five days of written notice, the city may abate and bill the owner. Vacant lots also fall under weed abatement.

Upland's Property Maintenance and Use Standards require trash receptacles to be screened from public view. For developments of five units or less, trash containers must be properly stored or screened to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director. Barrels visible from the street are treated as blight, and carts must be returned out of sight after collection.

The City of Upland runs an annual Weed Abatement Program (January-July) to cut fire risk. Property owners must keep weeds and grasses below 4 inches, remove dead or dying vegetation and palm fronds, and maintain 30 feet of defensible space around structures. Failure to comply after a Notice of Violation results in administrative fees and possible city abatement.

Upland requires a Finance Department permit for yard sales. A single address may hold up to three sales per year, each no more than three consecutive days, only between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. One sign (max 2 ft x 2 ft) is allowed on-property, not in the public right-of-way. No purchased or consigned merchandise may be sold.

The City of Upland regulates outdoor lighting under Municipal Code Chapter 17.14 to reduce light trespass and glare. Residential lighting over 750 lumens per fixture must be shielded so no direct light falls outside the property line; fixtures 750 lumens or below are exempt. Luminaires must use horizontal cutoff to eliminate light directed above horizontal.

Upland Municipal Code Chapter 17.14 prohibits light trespass that results in glare and requires that outdoor lighting be shielded and directed so no direct light falls outside the property line or into the public right-of-way. The code targets zero measurable foot-candles at the property line. Flashing, blinking, or color-changing lights that can be confused with traffic or emergency signals are prohibited.

Burrtec Waste Industries is the City of Upland's franchised hauler. Residential service is once-weekly automated collection of the black (trash), blue (recycling) and green (green waste and food waste) barrels. Service follows a route-based collection day, billed by the city. Holiday weeks delay collection by one day for the rest of that week.

Upland barrels go to the curb with wheels against the curb, or in the alley away from structures. Set out the night before or by 6:00 a.m. on collection day, and return barrels out of sight that night. The Property Maintenance Standards add that bins may not be placed for collection before 12:00 p.m. the prior day.

Upland residents recycle in the blue barrel, included with weekly service through Burrtec. Accepted items include cardboard, paper, cartons, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and tin cans, and #1-#7 plastics; recyclables should not be bagged. Commercial recycling is mandatory under California AB 341 for businesses with four or more yards of service, with collection at no extra charge.

Burrtec offers Upland residential barrel customers free bulky item pickups up to four times in a rolling calendar year, with a limit of five items per collection. Accepted items include furniture, mattresses, appliances and electronic waste. The city and Burrtec also host community bulky-item disposal events. Call Burrtec at least a week ahead to schedule.

Under California SB 1383, Upland requires all residents, multi-family tenants and commercial businesses to separate food waste from trash. Food waste goes in the green barrel (bagged), alongside green waste. Upland exceeds 70,000 population, so it is not rural-exempt. Burrtec inspects bins for contamination and the state mandates organics collection citywide.

City of Upland municipal parks are closed from 9:00 p.m. each night until 7:00 a.m. the following morning, and remaining in a municipal park during the prohibited hours is a misdemeanor under Chapter 9.04 (park-hours provision). A separate provision (Section 9.12.040) imposes a Market Night curfew for minors in the downtown Market Night area from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Upland's Development Code Table 17.04-3 sets residential setbacks by zone: front yards range from 20 ft (RS-4) to 40 ft (RS-20), interior side yards 5-10 ft, and rear yards 20 ft in single-family zones (15 ft in multifamily RM zones).

Upland Table 17.04-3 caps building height at 35 ft in single-family RS zones (16 ft in the RS-MH mobile-home zone) and 40 ft in RM-10/20/30 and 50 ft in RM-40 multifamily zones, with greater heights allowed only by Conditional Use Permit.

Upland Table 17.04-2 sets maximum lot coverage by single-family zone: 35% in RS-20 and RS-15, 40% in RS-10, 45% in RS-7.5, 50% in RS-4, and 60% in the RS-MH mobile-home zone.

Upland protects its public urban forest through City permits. Under UMC 12.24.100, removing any parkway/right-of-way tree (except on Euclid Avenue) requires a City Manager permit, and Chapter 12.26 limits removals to dead, diseased, hazardous or emergency trees, with arborist review and neighbor notice.