Rainwater harvesting legal in California and Clovis. AB 1750 (2012) legalized rainfall capture. Rain barrels under 100 gallons generally permit-exempt; larger cisterns may require building/plumbing permits.
California AB 1750 (Rainwater Capture Act of 2012) expressly legalized residential and commercial rainwater harvesting from rooftops without a water right. Small rain barrels (typically under 100 gallons) are permit-exempt statewide. Larger cistern systems, underground tanks, or systems connected to indoor plumbing trigger building and plumbing permit requirements under CA Plumbing Code Chapter 17 (non-potable rainwater). Rainwater may be used for landscape irrigation without permit; indoor use (toilets, laundry) requires permitted system with appropriate filtration.
Unpermitted large cistern: stop-work order, retroactive permit or removal. Cross-connection with potable supply: plumbing code violation.
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.
Clovis, CA
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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