Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 4 miles north. San Leandro lies under departure paths; aircraft noise is federally preempted under FAA authority.
Aircraft operations at OAK are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, not San Leandro. The Port of Oakland operates a Noise Management Office and a voluntary nighttime curfew (10 PM to 7 AM) for Stage 3 aircraft, with fines for non-compliant operators. Residents can file complaints through the OAK Airport noise hotline and online portal. Parts of West San Leandro fall within the 65 dB CNEL contour and have disclosure requirements at real estate sale.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
San Leandro, CA
San Leandro does not recognize any 'dibs' or 'savie' parking custom. Public streets are public space — placing chairs, cones, garbage cans, or other objects ...
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San Leandro enforces CVC 22651(k) 72-hour street parking limit. Residential permit parking zones exist in some neighborhoods near BART.
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Under the 2022 California Building Code as adopted by San Leandro in SLMC Title 7 Chapter 7-5 (Building Code), a building permit is required for any retainin...
San Leandro, CA
California Civil Code 841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act) presumes 50/50 cost share for boundary fences. 30-day written notice required before construction.
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San Leandro requires a building permit for fences over 6 feet tall or any masonry/retaining wall over 3 feet. Under 6 feet wood fences are permit-exempt.
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San Leandro's Zoning Code (SLMC Article 4) prohibits livestock in all residential zones (RS, RM) including horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. Backyard chicken...
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