McClellan Park, CA

McClellan Park is an unincorporated CDP in Sacramento County built around the former McClellan Air Force Base. Tiny home rules follow the Sacramento County Zoning Code (Title 5) and…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, Zoning Code Section 5.4.5.B allows one ADU and one JADU on a single-family lot. A detached ADU may reach 1,200 sq ft; an attached ADU is capped at…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, Zoning Code Section 5.4.5.A limits residential accessory structures such as sheds to 16 feet tall with a 3-foot side and rear setback and 20-foot…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, converting an existing garage into an ADU or JADU is allowed under Zoning Code Section 5.4.5.B. A converted ADU may equal the existing structure's…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, a detached residential carport is treated as an accessory structure under Zoning Code Section 5.4.5.A: maximum 16 feet tall, 3-foot interior side…

Sacramento County publishes no separate exotic-pet ordinance for unincorporated areas; exotic and wild animals are governed mainly by California law. Under Fish & Game Code 2118 and…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, a dog may not stray from property owned or legally possessed by its owner unless restrained by a leash no longer than eight feet (County Code…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, chickens, ducks, and geese may be kept on residential parcels of at least 10,000 square feet. On smaller lots, egg-laying chickens and ducks are…

Sacramento County bans no dog breed. Under California Food & Agricultural Code 31683, no local dangerous-dog program may be breed-specific — except a mandatory spay/neuter program…

Backyard beekeeping is allowed in unincorporated Sacramento County. In agricultural and agricultural-residential zones, hives need only be registered with the County Agricultural…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, horses and large livestock are generally allowed on parcels over 20,000 sq ft, incidental to a residence, with Zoning Code stable standards. Pigs…

Unincorporated Sacramento County allows up to four mature dogs and four mature cats per lot, building, structure, enclosure, or premises. 'Mature' means four months or older for dogs…

Unincorporated Sacramento County requires every cat over four months old to be licensed and currently rabies-vaccinated. Such cats must also be spayed or neutered unless the owner…

No Sacramento County ordinance specifically bans feeding wildlife in unincorporated areas; the County routes wildlife issues (skunks, raccoons, rodents) to the Agricultural…

Animal hoarding in unincorporated Sacramento County is addressed through the County's four-dog/four-cat pet limit and animal-care duties plus California's cruelty law. Keeping more…

Outdoor watering rules depend on your water provider. Sacramento Suburban Water District prohibits irrigation from noon to 6 p.m. and within 48 hours of measurable rain. Statewide, the…

Removing a protected tree, especially a native oak, landmark tree, or public tree, in the unincorporated urban area requires a County tree permit under County Code Chapter 19.12…

Unincorporated Sacramento County has no fixed lawn-height number for living, maintained grass. Instead, dead/overgrown vegetation is regulated as a nuisance: dead vegetation over 12…

In the unincorporated urban area, pruning a protected tree (native oaks, landmark trees, and other regulated trees) generally requires a County tree permit, just like removal. Work on…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, weed abatement is run by the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District during fire season. Weeds must be cut to one inch or less (cuttings removed) on…

Rainwater harvesting is legal in California and not separately restricted by Sacramento County. Under the Rainwater Capture Act of 2012 (AB 1750), residential roof-to-barrel/cistern…

Sacramento County encourages native and drought-tolerant landscaping. The County zoning code's landscape standards emphasize native and water-wise plants, and the Sacramento County…

Artificial turf is allowed in unincorporated Sacramento County but is not counted as required landscaping by right. Under the Zoning Code landscape standards, artificial turf and other…

Under state law SB 1383, Sacramento County provides mandatory weekly curbside organics collection for unincorporated residents. The green-waste cart became an organics cart accepting…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, the Noise Control ordinance (County Code Chapter 6.68) sets a nighttime quiet period of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. when exterior noise reaching a…

Sacramento County Code Section 8.08.050 prohibits animals in unincorporated areas from making loud or disturbing noises without provocation, including chronic howling, barking or…

Unincorporated Sacramento County does not ban leaf blowers but limits the hours of property-maintenance noise. Under County Code Chapter 6.68, such activity is exempt only between 6…

On-road vehicle noise in unincorporated Sacramento County is governed mainly by California Vehicle Code muffler and exhaust laws (Sections 27150-27151), while the County Code addresses…

County Code Section 6.68.070 sets exterior noise standards for unincorporated Sacramento County: 55 dBA during the day (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and 50 dBA at night (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) in…

Outdoor music in unincorporated Sacramento County is held to the Chapter 6.68 exterior noise standards, with the residential limit reduced 5 dBA because it is music. After 10 p.m. the…

Industrial and commercial mechanical noise in unincorporated Sacramento County is regulated under County Code Chapter 6.68 exterior noise standards, measured at the affected…

Aircraft noise around unincorporated Sacramento County is addressed through the General Plan Noise Element and airport Land Use Compatibility Plans rather than the dBA noise ordinance…

Amplified music in unincorporated Sacramento County is regulated through County Code Chapter 6.68. Sound consisting of music or speech is held to a stricter standard, with the…

Under County Code Section 6.68.090, construction, repair, remodeling, demolition, paving and grading in unincorporated Sacramento County are exempt from the noise limits only if they…

Home occupations in unincorporated Sacramento County are limited to minimal customer visits and may not generate traffic, parking demand, or deliveries greater than normal residential…

Home occupations are permitted in unincorporated Sacramento County under Zoning Code Section 3.9.3.F, subject to standards designed to keep their effects undetectable from normal…

Cottage food operations are allowed as a home occupation in unincorporated Sacramento County under Zoning Code Section 3.9.3.F, with only one employee/partner reporting to the…

Under Sacramento County Zoning Code Section 3.5.1.F, the use of a legally permitted, lawfully occupied dwelling as a family day care home is a permitted use in all zoning districts and…

A home occupation in unincorporated Sacramento County is a permitted use by-right under Zoning Code Section 3.9.3.F when it meets the standards, but the operator must obtain a County…

A home occupation in unincorporated Sacramento County may have no more than one sign, not exceeding four square feet, attached flat against the building or in a front window, and not…

Smoke alarm requirements in unincorporated Sacramento County follow California law. Under Health and Safety Code Section 13113.7, dwellings must have smoke alarms in each bedroom…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, only State Fire Marshal-approved 'Safe and Sane' fireworks are legal, and only during a narrow window. They may be possessed and sold from noon…

Residential open burning of leaves, yard trimmings, and household waste is prohibited year-round in unincorporated Sacramento County. Open burning is regulated by the Sacramento…

Property owners in or near mapped fire hazard zones must maintain defensible space under California Public Resources Code Section 4291. The standard is 100 feet of clearance around…

Backyard recreational fires are allowed in most unincorporated Sacramento County under Sacramento Metro Fire's California Fire Code rules - 3 feet by 2 feet maximum, 25 feet of…

Propane (LP-gas) storage in unincorporated Sacramento County follows the California Fire Code Chapter 61 as enforced by the local fire agency. Small portable cylinders for grills and…

Most of unincorporated Sacramento County is low-lying valley floor with low wildfire hazard, so the majority of parcels are not in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone. However, the 2025 CAL…

Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District applies the California Fire Code to recreational fires in most unincorporated areas. A recreational fire is limited to 3 feet or less in diameter…

Sacramento County limits short-term rental occupancy in unincorporated areas to no more than two adults per bedroom, and only one rental party may occupy the unit at a time. The…

Sacramento County's short-term rental ordinance for unincorporated areas requires operators to identify pre-approved, authorized on-site parking spaces in the permit application and to…

Noise is one of the operational standards in Sacramento County's short-term rental ordinance (Code Chapter 4.08) for unincorporated areas, and operators must take measures so guests do…

Unincorporated Sacramento County allows short-term rentals only at a primary residence. The owner or a long-term renter must live at the property at least six months a year, the…

Sacramento County does not require the host to be present during every unincorporated-area short-term rental stay, but the program is anchored to owner occupancy: the home must be a…

Sacramento County's short-term rental program for unincorporated areas requires operators to carry liability insurance covering the rental use, with published guidance describing a…

Short-term rental operators in unincorporated Sacramento County must collect a 12% Transient Occupancy Tax from guests staying under 30 days and remit it to the County, under Revenue…

Sacramento County limits short-term rentals in unincorporated areas to stays of 29 consecutive days or less, and caps each rental party at no more than 29 total days per year. Stays of…

Before renting short-term in unincorporated Sacramento County, operators must register on three tracks: a Short-Term Rental Permit through Planning & Environmental Review, a General…

Unincorporated Sacramento County requires a Short-Term Rental Permit from Planning & Environmental Review before renting a home or room for 29 days or less. The property must be the…

Street parking in unincorporated Sacramento County is governed by County Code Title 10, Chapter 10.24. The Director may post signs and curb markings to control parking, no-parking…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, commercial vehicles or equipment with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more generally may not be parked in…

Unincorporated Sacramento County does not impose a blanket overnight street-parking ban. Instead, County Code Section 10.24.070 prohibits parking any vehicle on a highway or alley for…

Sacramento County Code Chapter 6.56 declares abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles a public nuisance, authorizing abatement and removal under California Vehicle Code…

Oversized vehicles in unincorporated Sacramento County are addressed mainly through the 72-hour street limit and the heavy commercial-vehicle restriction. Motor homes, trailer coaches…

Unincorporated Sacramento County requires residential vehicles to be parked on a surfaced area, not on bare ground in the required yard. Front and side-street yards generally must be…

Sacramento County has no separate ordinance reserving EV-charging spaces; the controlling law is California Vehicle Code Section 22511. It lets local authorities and lot owners…

Loading zones in unincorporated Sacramento County are set under County Code Chapter 10.24. The Director marks loading zones with yellow or white curbs. Yellow zones allow only…

Curb colors in unincorporated Sacramento County follow California Vehicle Code Section 21458, which says only local authorities may mark curbs to indicate parking rules. County Code…

In unincorporated Sacramento County you may keep an operable, currently registered RV, boat, or trailer on your residential lot, but it must sit on a surfaced area and cannot block the…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, front-yard fences are capped by material: solid walls 3 feet, semi-open or chain link 4 feet, and open wrought iron up to 7 feet. Side-street and…

A building permit is not required for a fence 7 feet or less in unincorporated Sacramento County under the California Building Code. Fences taller than the County's zoning limits, or…

Sacramento County's Zoning Code does not assign cost between neighbors. Shared boundary fences are governed by California's Good Neighbor Fence Law (Civil Code Section 841), which…

Sacramento County recognizes solid walls, semi-open picket, open chain link or woven wire, and open ornamental wrought iron as fence types, each with its own front-yard height…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, an interior-yard fence may sit on a retaining wall up to 4 feet under Zoning Code Section 5.2.5.B.4. Taller retaining walls, and…

Beyond height, Sacramento County requires fences near intersections and driveways to meet visibility requirements of the County Improvement Standards, and certain commercial…

Sacramento County prohibits temporary or makeshift fence materials such as plywood, particle board, paper, and plastic tarps, and requires a Minor Use Permit for barbed wire…

Pools in Sacramento County must have a 5-foot barrier and meet 2 of 7 safety features under California Health and Safety Code 115922. Pool fence permits issued with the pool permit.

In unincorporated Sacramento County a building permit is required to build a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. County Code Chapter 16.36 governs barriers, and the pool cannot be filled…

Outdoor pools in unincorporated Sacramento County must be enclosed by a barrier at least 60 inches high (measured from the side facing away from the pool), with a maximum 2-inch gap at…

Sacramento County Code Section 16.36.130 requires a self-latching barrier, and where a dwelling wall with a door provides direct pool access, a separation fence is required. The County…

Above-ground pools holding water over 18 inches deep are regulated like other pools in unincorporated Sacramento County. Where the pool wall or a top-mounted fence serves as the…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, a spa or hot tub with a locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346-91 is not required to provide other barriers. Without such a cover, the spa or hot…

Sacramento County grading regulated under County Code Chapter 16.44. Permits required for earthwork exceeding 50 cu yd, cuts/fills over specified depths, or work on steep slopes…

Sacramento County requires erosion and sediment control BMPs on all grading and construction sites. County Code Chapter 16.44 implements the Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control…

Sacramento County operates under a joint NPDES MS4 Permit (R5-2016-0040) with the City of Sacramento and other co-permittees. County Code Chapter 15.12 implements stormwater pollution…

Large portions of Sacramento County lie within FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas including Natomas, the Pocket, Delta communities, and areas along the American and Sacramento Rivers…

The California Coastal Act, Public Resources Code sections 30000 through 30900, requires Coastal Development Permits for nearly all work in the coastal zone and gives the Coastal…

Food trucks in unincorporated Sacramento County need a Mobile Food Facility permit from Sacramento County Environmental Management (health) plus a county business license. SB 946…

Sacramento County permits food trucks in most commercial, industrial, and mixed-use zones with property owner consent. Residential zones generally restrict vending except for special…

Unincorporated Sacramento County follows California AB 1482 (Civil Code 1946.2) just cause eviction rules. No additional county-level tenant protection ordinance beyond state law.

Unincorporated Sacramento County has NO local rent cap. Statewide AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019) applies: annual rent increases capped at 5 percent plus CPI, or 10 percent…

No countywide rental registration program in unincorporated Sacramento County. Landlords must comply with state disclosure laws but no local registry or annual fee exists.

California evictions run through the unlawful detainer process. Under Code of Civil Procedure § 1161, nonpayment requires a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit (excluding weekends and…

California landlords must keep rentals fit to live in. Civil Code §§ 1941 and 1941.1, reinforced by Green v. Superior Court, imply a warranty of habitability covering plumbing, heat…

California Civil Code § 1954 limits when a landlord may enter a rented home. Except in emergencies, abandonment, or with tenant consent, the landlord must give reasonable written…

California sets no fixed dollar or percentage cap on rent late fees, but a late fee in a residential lease is treated as liquidated damages. Under Civil Code § 1671, such a fee is…

To end a California month-to-month tenancy, a tenant gives 30 days' written notice. A landlord gives 30 days if the tenant has lived there under a year, or 60 days if a year or more…

California requires written notice before raising a month-to-month tenant's rent. Under Civ. Code § 827, increases of 10% or less in 12 months need 30 days' notice; increases above 10%…

As of July 1, 2024, California landlords may collect no more than one month's rent as a security deposit, regardless of whether the unit is furnished. The deposit, minus any lawful…

California adverse possession requires five years of continuous, open, hostile possession AND payment of all property taxes during that period under Code of Civil Procedure § 325. A…

Sacramento County permits a limited number of commercial cannabis dispensaries in unincorporated areas under Chapter 4.45 with 600-foot school buffer and conditional use permit.

Adults 21+ may grow up to 6 plants for personal use under Prop 64 and HSC 11362.2. Sacramento County requires indoor cultivation only; outdoor grows prohibited in unincorporated areas.

No permit required for residential garage sales in unincorporated Sacramento County. Limit to 2-3 sales per year to stay within occasional-use and sales-tax exemption.

Sacramento County Environmental Management enforces pest and vector control under County Code Chapter 6.36 and CA Health and Safety Code 2270+. Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector…

Unincorporated Sacramento County scaffolding must comply with CA Building Code Chapter 33 and Cal/OSHA Title 8 standards. Scaffolds over 35 feet require engineering and permits through…

Sacramento County enforces CA HSC 17920.10 (lead hazard as substandard housing) and federal EPA RRP Rule for renovations in pre-1978 homes.

Elevators in Sacramento County are regulated by Cal/OSHA Division of Occupational Safety and Health Elevator Unit. Annual state inspection and permit required.

In unincorporated Sacramento County, required front, side, and rear yard setbacks depend on the property's zoning district and proposed use, and are set in the development standards…

Typical single-family homes in unincorporated Sacramento County may be up to about 30 feet tall, and residential accessory structures are typically 16 feet or less, with exact limits…

Lot coverage and intensity in unincorporated Sacramento County are controlled through the development standards tables of Zoning Code Chapter 5 and, for commercial and industrial…

Sacramento County juvenile curfew prohibits minors under 18 from public places between 10 PM and 5 AM (Sun-Thu) and midnight to 5 AM (Fri-Sat) without adult or exemption.

In unincorporated Sacramento County, County Code Section 9.36.067 makes it unlawful to enter or remain in the American River Parkway or Dry Creek Parkway between the first hour after…

California Civil Code 714 (Solar Rights Act) prohibits HOAs and CC&Rs from banning or unreasonably restricting solar panel installation. Restrictions that increase cost by more than…

Sacramento County offers expedited residential solar permits under AB 2188 and SB 379, with online submittal and typical approval within 1-3 business days for standard rooftop systems…

California HOA assessments are governed by Civil Code 5605. Regular increases over 20 percent or special assessments over 5 percent require member approval.

Davis-Stirling Act requires Internal Dispute Resolution (Civ Code 5900) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (Civ Code 5925) before most HOA lawsuits.

HOA architectural review in California is governed by Civil Code 4765. Boards must provide fair, reasonable, and timely review with written decisions.

CC and Rs enforcement in California requires due process under Civil Code 5850-5865. Fines require notice, hearing, and published schedule.

HOAs in Sacramento County operate under the Davis-Stirling Act (Civil Code 4000-6150). Board meetings, notices, and elections must follow statutory rules.

California HOAs may fine members for rule violations, but only under a published schedule of fines and after strict due-process steps. Civil Code section 5855 requires written notice…

California overrides HOA governing documents on several owner protections. The Davis-Stirling Act and related Civil Code sections bar HOAs from prohibiting solar systems, U.S. flag…

Recreational drone pilots must follow FAA rules including Remote ID and TRUST test. Sacramento County bans launch and landing in Regional Parks without permit. SMF Class C airspace…

Commercial drone pilots need FAA Part 107 certification. LAANC required for SMF, Mather, and McClellan airspace. County parks require Special Use Permit plus liability insurance.

Sacramento County honors posted No Soliciting and No Trespassing signs. Solicitors who ignore signs can be cited for trespass under Penal Code 602 in addition to county peddler…

Commercial door-to-door solicitors must obtain a Sacramento County Peddler permit through the Sheriff. Hours typically limited 9 AM to sunset or 8 PM. Religious and political…

Snow is extremely rare in the Sacramento Valley. No county sidewalk snow removal ordinance exists. Owners must keep sidewalks free of debris and hazards under Streets and Highways Code…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, accumulating junk, garbage, rubbish, inoperable vehicles, or storing materials that create visual blight outside a fully enclosed structure is a…

Vacant and foreclosed properties in unincorporated Sacramento County must be kept free of overgrown and dead vegetation, weeds, junk, and fire hazards. The fire district conducts…

Unincorporated Sacramento County requires mandatory garbage, recycling, and organics service. Carts go to the curb no more than 24 hours before collection and must be returned to the…

Unincorporated Sacramento County treats overgrown and dead weeds/grass as a nuisance when dead vegetation exceeds 12 inches over more than 50% of the visible yard. During the dry…

Unincorporated Sacramento County allows up to 3 garage sales per year at the operator's residence, each lasting no more than two consecutive days. Signs may be placed only on your own…

Seasonal holiday lights and displays permitted on private property with no permit required. Inflatables and roof displays must not create traffic hazards or violate fire or electrical…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, Zoning Code Section 5.10.1.C allows political, religious, and civic campaign signs in any zone for up to 90 days, provided they are removed within…

Unincorporated Sacramento County has no specific 'garage sale sign' provision. Under Zoning Code Section 5.10.1, portable A-frame and off-site directional signs are generally…

Wood and charcoal smokers in unincorporated Sacramento County are treated as open-flame cooking devices under the California Fire Code: they cannot be operated on combustible balconies…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, the California Fire Code governs outdoor cooking. Section 308.1.4 prohibits operating charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices on…

Sacramento County's Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance (County Code Chapter 19.12) requires a tree permit to remove or significantly impact protected trees, native oaks…

California provides statewide protections for native oak woodlands and heritage trees through CEQA review, Public Resources Code, and Forest Practice Rules that apply uniformly.

Subscription to garbage, recycling, and organics collection is mandatory for improved parcels in unincorporated Sacramento County. Garbage and organics are collected weekly and…

Unincorporated Sacramento County residents get one bulky waste pickup appointment per 12 months for up to five cubic yards, included in standard service. Items go out by 6 a.m., no…

Unincorporated Sacramento County requires carts at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day, out no more than 24 hours before and returned within 24 hours after. Carts must sit at least 6…

Unincorporated Sacramento County provides every-other-week curbside recycling, included in mandatory service. Accepted items include clean paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass…

Under California SB 1383, unincorporated Sacramento County provides weekly organics collection. Since July 2022 the green cart accepts food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard…

Unincorporated Sacramento County has no comprehensive dark-sky ordinance for single-family homes. However, the Zoning Code requires full cut-off, shielded, downward-directed lighting…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, Zoning Code lighting standards require multifamily, commercial, and parking-area fixtures to be fully shielded and directed downward and away from…

Sacramento County's Noise Control ordinance (County Code Chapter 6.68) caps exterior sound at a residential property line at 55 dBA during the day and 50 dBA at night. Data center…

Sacramento County has no dedicated data center ordinance. In unincorporated areas, data centers are sited in industrial zones (M-1, M-2, M-P) under the Zoning Code, with Design Review…

Sacramento County has not adopted any moratorium, cap, or ban on data centers. New facilities are allowed in unincorporated industrial zones through the normal Zoning Code process…

Sacramento County has no ordinance specific to cryptocurrency or blockchain mining. A commercial mining operation is treated as a data center or industrial use, allowed in M-1, M-2, or…

Common code violations in unincorporated Sacramento County include junk and debris accumulation, overgrown vegetation, junk vehicles, unpermitted construction, substandard housing…

Sacramento County Code Enforcement investigates violations of housing, zoning, and vehicle abatement laws in unincorporated areas. Complaints can be filed by calling 916-874-6444 or…

Sacramento County Code Enforcement responds to complaints based on severity. Initial investigations typically begin within 5-10 business days for standard complaints. Health and safety…

Most renovation work in unincorporated Sacramento County requires building permits. Cosmetic changes are exempt. Structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work all require…

Fences that comply with Sacramento County zoning standards (Section 5.2.5) are exempt from building permits. Standard residential fences up to 6 feet are typically exempt. Fences must…

In unincorporated Sacramento County, storage sheds under 120 sq ft without electrical or plumbing are generally exempt from building permits. Sheds must meet setback, height, and…

Small ground-level decks and patios in Sacramento County may be exempt from permits under certain conditions. Elevated decks over 30 inches above grade require building permits…

Sacramento County does not have a specific bamboo ban, but running bamboo that encroaches onto neighboring properties is considered a nuisance. Property owners are responsible for…

Sacramento County follows California's CDFA noxious weed list and Cal-IPC invasive plant inventory. Key invasive species in the Sacramento region include yellow starthistle, Scotch…

Front-yard food gardens are protected under California law (AB 2561) and cannot be banned by Sacramento County. Gardens must be maintained and not create nuisance conditions…

Security cameras are legal on private property in Sacramento County. Video-only recording in public-facing areas is permitted without consent. Audio recording triggers California's…

California is a two-party (all-party) consent state under Penal Code 632. Recording any confidential communication without all parties' consent is a crime. This applies to phone calls…

Sacramento County allows residential fences up to 6 feet in rear and side yards. Front yard fences are regulated by the zoning code (Section 5.2.5). Privacy fences help establish legal…

California sets a statewide minimum wage floor under Labor Code 1182.12, $16.90 per hour for all employers as of January 2026. Local governments are not preempted and may set higher…

California's Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act under Labor Code 245-249 mandates paid sick leave for nearly all employees statewide. SB 616 (2023) raised the minimum to 40 hours…

California regulates concealed carry weapons licenses statewide under Penal Code 26150 through 26225. Senate Bill 2 (2023) imposes uniform sensitive-place restrictions and applicant…

California preempts most local firearm regulation under Government Code 53071 and Penal Code 25605, reserving licensing, registration, and manufacture authority to the state. However…

California broadly prohibits open carry of firearms statewide under Penal Code 25850 (loaded firearms in public) and Penal Code 26350 (open carry of unloaded handguns). The prohibition…

California prohibits carrying loaded firearms in vehicles statewide under Penal Code 25400 and 25850. Unloaded handguns transported in private vehicles must be in a locked container or…

California prohibits state and local governments from requiring private employers to use the federal E-Verify system except where federal law mandates it, under Labor Code 2812. The…

The California Values Act (SB 54, 2017) codified at Government Code 7284-7284.12 limits state and local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. It applies…

The California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Williamson Act), Government Code 51200-51297.4, allows landowners to enter contracts with counties restricting land to agricultural use…

The California Right to Farm Act under Civil Code 3482.5 protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits brought by neighbors who moved in after farming began. The…

California prohibits grocery stores and large retailers from providing single-use plastic carryout bags under Public Resources Code 42280-42288, enacted by SB 270 (2014) and ratified…

California restricts expanded polystyrene food containers statewide through SB 54 (2022) packaging requirements under Public Resources Code 42040-42081. The law mandates that…

California Public Resources Code 42270-42273, enacted by AB 1884 (2018), prohibits full-service restaurants from providing single-use plastic straws unless requested by the customer…

California prohibits sale of tobacco and vapor products to anyone under 21 statewide under Business and Professions Code 22958, enacted by SBX2-7 in 2016. The Tobacco 21 standard…

California bans retail sale of most flavored tobacco products statewide under Health and Safety Code 104559.5, enacted by SB 793 (2020) and upheld by voters via Proposition 31 in…

California requires statewide licensing of tobacco and vape retailers under the STAKE Act and the Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act. Business and Professions Code 22970…