HOAs in Sunnyvale follow the California Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civil Code 4000-6150), which governs meetings, voting, records, and director duties.
Davis-Stirling (California Civil Code 4000 through 6150) governs all common interest developments in Sunnyvale, including condos, planned developments, and stock cooperatives. Board meetings must be open to members with narrow exceptions for litigation, personnel, and contracts (Civil Code 4935). Members receive at least four days notice of regular meetings and two days of executive sessions. Annual elections must use secret ballot and an independent inspector of elections (Civil Code 5100). Directors owe fiduciary duties under Corporations Code 7231. Members have a statutory right to inspect association records under Civil Code 5200. Sunnyvale does not impose additional city-level HOA regulation.
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Sunnyvale permits construction noise Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM. No construction on Sundays or major holidays without ...
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Sunnyvale was one of the earliest California cities to ban gas-powered leaf blowers, ahead of statewide AB 1346. Only electric or battery blowers are allowed...
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Aircraft noise from Moffett Federal Airfield, NASA Ames, and San Jose International is preempted by federal FAA rules. Sunnyvale cannot regulate overflight n...
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Street parking in Sunnyvale is governed by SMC Title 10 and California Vehicle Code. The 72-hour rule (CVC 22651(k)) applies, and posted permit zones restric...
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Sunnyvale driveway construction and use are governed by SMC Title 19 zoning and Title 16 encroachment rules. Blocking sidewalks or the public right-of-way is...
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RVs, trailers, and boats over 6 feet tall or 22 feet long are restricted on Sunnyvale streets under SMC Title 10. Short-term loading is allowed with limits; ...
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