Native and drought-tolerant plants encouraged in Clovis. CA Gov Code §65595 prohibits cities from banning drought-tolerant landscaping. MWELO compliance required for new/renovated landscapes over 500 sq ft.
Clovis supports water-wise landscaping including California natives adapted to Central Valley semi-arid conditions (valley oak, ceanothus, California poppy, manzanita, deergrass). The California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), CCR Title 23 §490-495, applies to new/renovated landscapes. Clovis has adopted MWELO requirements. CA Government Code §65595 prevents cities from prohibiting drought-tolerant plants. Fresno County Master Gardeners and UC Cooperative Extension offer guidance on appropriate natives.
Non-compliant MWELO design at permit review: revisions required before approval. HOA attempting to ban natives: unenforceable per CA law.
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.
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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.
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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