Fremont HOA members can use Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) under CC 5900 and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) under CC 5925-5965 before filing suit.
California Civil Code sections 5900 through 5920 require every HOA in Fremont to maintain a free Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process by which any member can request a meeting with a board representative to discuss and resolve a dispute. Civil Code 5925 through 5965 requires parties to offer or participate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), typically mediation with a neutral third party, before filing a civil enforcement action for declaratory, injunctive, or writ relief. The ADR offer must include a description of the dispute, the issues to be resolved, and invitation to respond within 30 days. If a party refuses ADR without good cause, attorney fees may be reduced. Small claims court remains available for individual monetary claims under the Small Claims Act.
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Fremont limits leaf blower use to daytime hours and must comply with California AB 1346 banning sales of new gas blowers statewide as of 2024.
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Fremont limits industrial noise to 70 dBA at commercial property lines and 55 dBA at abutting residential lines under FMC Chapter 5.30.
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Fremont treats persistent dog barking as a public nuisance under FMC Chapter 6, with Animal Services investigating complaints and issuing citations.
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Fremont permits wood, masonry, vinyl, and metal fences but restricts barbed wire, electric fencing, and combustible materials in fire-hazard zones.
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Retaining walls over 3 feet high require engineered permits in Fremont, with extra scrutiny for Mission Peak and Hayward Fault slope areas.
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Fremont prohibits exotic and wild animals under California Code of Regulations Title 14 Section 671 and FMC Chapter 6, preempting most exotics.
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