Nubieber, CA

Unincorporated Lassen County regulates noise under County Code Chapter 9.65 (Ordinance 2021-004). It is a public nuisance to create noise exceeding the one-hour average sound-level limits in Section 9.65.040 Table 1, measured at the property line. In residential areas the limit drops to 55 dBA between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

In unincorporated Lassen County, construction noise is exempt from the Noise Ordinance during daytime hours. Section 9.65.070(a)(9) of the Lassen County Code exempts construction work from the noise limits between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Outside that window (7 p.m.-7 a.m.), the noise standards apply.

In unincorporated Lassen County a habitually barking or howling animal is a nuisance under County Code Chapter 8.08 (General Animal Regulations). The written affirmation of three unrelated persons living at separate residences that their peace is disturbed is prima facie evidence of a violation. Chapter 9.65 also lists animal noise as a prohibited act.

Unincorporated Lassen County has no separate leaf-blower ordinance. Gas-powered leaf blowers and other yard equipment are governed by the general one-hour average sound-level limits of County Code Section 9.65.040, measured at the property line. Daytime use is effectively allowed; nighttime use must stay under the lower limits (e.g., 55 dBA in residential areas, 10 p.m.-7 a.m.).

In unincorporated Lassen County, amplified sound is a prohibited act under County Code Section 9.65.050 when a radio, stereo, instrument, loudspeaker or amplifier exceeds the Section 9.65.040 limits, including when measured 25 feet from a device operating in a public right-of-way. Using amplifiers for commercial advertising over streets and public property is separately prohibited.

Unincorporated Lassen County prohibits unnecessary use of vehicle horns and signaling devices under County Code Section 9.65.050 (other than as allowed by the Vehicle Code). On-road vehicle exhaust and muffler noise is governed by the California Vehicle Code, which the county's Noise Element directs the Sheriff to help enforce.

Unincorporated Lassen County uses numeric decibel limits. Section 9.65.040 makes it a public nuisance to exceed the one-hour average A-weighted sound-level limits in Table 1, measured at the property line. Residential limits are 65 dBA (7 a.m.-7 p.m.), 60 dBA (evening) and 55 dBA (10 p.m.-7 a.m.).

Outdoor music in unincorporated Lassen County must stay within the Section 9.65.040 sound-level limits (65/60/55 dBA in residential areas), and amplified outdoor sound is a prohibited act under Section 9.65.050 when it exceeds those levels. Temporary events with amplified sound are conditioned through the county's permit process under Section 9.65.070(a)(3).

Industrial and stationary-source noise in unincorporated Lassen County is governed by County Code Section 9.65.040 and the Noise Element's Standard N-1. Industrial property may reach 90 dBA CNEL on its own parcel, but a stationary source must not exceed 65 dBA CNEL (the residential standard) at any nearby residential property line.

Aircraft noise in flight is federally preempted and is not enforced under the Lassen County Noise Ordinance. The county instead manages airport noise through Airport Land Use Plans and CNEL contours: under California Code of Regulations Title 21, 65 dBA CNEL is the maximum acceptable aircraft-noise level for residents.

Lassen County does not publish a separate countywide propane-storage ordinance; propane (LP-gas) storage and tank installation are governed by the California Fire Code and California Mechanical/Plumbing Codes (which incorporate NFPA 58, the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) and enforced locally by Lassen County Planning and Building Services and CAL FIRE. These set clearances, permit requirements, and installation standards for tanks based on size.

In the unincorporated areas of Lassen County, all fireworks are illegal — including California-approved 'safe and sane' fireworks. CAL FIRE confirms that 'safe and sane' fireworks are only permitted inside the Susanville city limits; everywhere else in the county they are banned. Illegal fireworks possession can bring fines up to $50,000 and up to a year in jail, plus liability for any fire started.

Backyard fire pits and open burn piles in unincorporated Lassen County require a free CAL FIRE burn permit (obtained at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov) and may only be used on permissive burn days set by the Lassen County Air Pollution Control District. CAL FIRE rules require a 10-foot clearance to bare mineral soil around any burn pile, a shovel and water source on hand, and an adult present at all times.

Open/outdoor burning in unincorporated Lassen County requires a free CAL FIRE burn permit and is only allowed on permissive burn days set by the Lassen County Air Pollution Control District. Only natural vegetative material (leaves, pine needles, tree trimmings) may be burned — household garbage and burn barrels are prohibited unless specifically authorized. CAL FIRE suspends all residential burning during high fire danger.

Because most of Lassen County is State Responsibility Area in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, property owners must maintain 100 feet of defensible space around structures under California Public Resources Code 4291. CAL FIRE's Lassen-Modoc Unit enforces the requirement. The 100 feet is split into Zone 0 (0-5 ft), Zone 1 (5-30 ft), and Zone 2 (30-100 ft), each with specific clearance standards.

Recreational and backyard fires in unincorporated Lassen County are treated as open burning: they need a free CAL FIRE burn permit, are only allowed on permissive burn days set by the Lassen County APCD, and must use only natural vegetation. CAL FIRE requires a 10-foot cleared area to bare mineral soil, a shovel and water source, and an adult present. All burning can be suspended during high fire danger.

Lassen County does not publish a separate countywide smoke-alarm ordinance; instead, smoke and carbon-monoxide alarm requirements come from California state law and the California Residential/Building Codes, which the county enforces through its Planning and Building Services Department. State law requires working smoke alarms in all dwelling units and carbon-monoxide alarms in homes with fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces, or attached garages.

Most of Lassen County is State Responsibility Area with High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, classified by the State Fire Marshal under Public Resources Code 4201-4204 and protected by CAL FIRE's Lassen-Modoc Unit. The county has severe wildfire history — the 2021 Dixie Fire (963,309 acres across five counties including Lassen) and the 2020 Sheep Fire (~29,570 acres in Lassen and Plumas). Owners in these zones must meet PRC 4291 defensible space.

Lassen County has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance for its unincorporated areas. There is no STR-specific permit. A vacation rental is treated as a use of the underlying property, so the controlling questions are the parcel's Title 18 zoning district and the county's general business and Transient Occupancy Tax rules.

There is no short-term rental registration program in unincorporated Lassen County. The one registration that does apply is for the Transient Occupancy Tax: an operator who rents lodging to transient guests generally must register with the County Treasurer/Tax Collector to collect and remit that tax.

Lassen County imposes a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on lodging in its unincorporated areas, collected by the County Treasurer/Tax Collector under Title 3 of the county code. This bed tax generally applies to short-term rentals. Confirm the current rate and filing schedule directly with the Treasurer/Tax Collector.

Lassen County imposes no insurance or liability-coverage requirement on short-term rentals, because it has no STR ordinance. There is no mandated minimum liability policy as a condition of operating. Carrying adequate coverage is strongly advisable but is a private and insurer matter, not a county mandate.

Lassen County has no short-term rental ordinance setting a guest-count cap for unincorporated vacation rentals. Occupancy is governed by general building and zoning standards for the dwelling, plus the California Building Code and any septic or water-system capacity, rather than an STR-specific maximum.

No short-term rental ordinance sets dedicated parking requirements for vacation rentals in unincorporated Lassen County. Parking is controlled by the general off-street parking standards in the Title 18 zoning code and by rules against blocking or parking in the county road right-of-way.

Lassen County has no STR-specific noise rule, but it does have a countywide Noise Ordinance (Chapter 9.65, adopted by Ordinance No. 2021-004) that applies to all unincorporated property, including vacation rentals. It uses one-hour-average sound-level limits measured at the property line.

Lassen County imposes no primary-residence requirement on short-term rentals, because it has no STR ordinance at all. Non-owner-occupied and investment vacation rentals are not prohibited by an STR rule; the only constraint is whether the use is allowed in the parcel's Title 18 zoning district.

There is no host-presence or on-site-manager requirement for short-term rentals in unincorporated Lassen County, because the county has no STR ordinance. Hosts are not required to live on-site or designate a local contact, though a reachable contact is still a practical and good-neighbor measure.

Unincorporated Lassen County sets no annual cap on the number of nights a property may be rented short-term, because it has no STR ordinance. There is no rented-nights limit; the relevant line is the Transient Occupancy Tax definition of a short-term stay (generally 30 days or less).

Unincorporated Lassen County has no dedicated RV/boat street-parking ordinance; on county roads the California Vehicle Code governs. On private land, an RV used for camping must be licensed and readily transportable, and camping beyond 300 days a year needs a use permit.

Unincorporated Lassen County has no general street-parking ordinance in its vehicle code; parking on county roads is controlled by the California Vehicle Code, which prohibits stopping in specified hazardous locations and lets the Sheriff tow vehicles left 72+ hours.

There is no county-wide overnight parking ban in unincorporated Lassen County. On county roads the California Vehicle Code applies, allowing a tow after 72 consecutive hours; overnight camping in a vehicle on private land is limited by the county's camping standards.

Unincorporated Lassen County has no specific commercial-vehicle or truck-parking ordinance. Parking of trucks and commercial vehicles on county roads is governed by the California Vehicle Code, which controls weight, stopping and 72-hour removal.

Lassen County Code Chapter 1.19 establishes an abandoned-vehicle abatement program for wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles on private or public property (not highways), under California Vehicle Code 22660-22668, with a 10-day notice and a right to a hearing.

Unincorporated Lassen County has no specific driveway-parking ordinance; the California Vehicle Code prohibits parking in front of any driveway or on a sidewalk. Driveway approaches onto county roads require a Public Works encroachment permit.

Unincorporated Lassen County has no oversized-vehicle parking ordinance for its roads; oversized vehicles are controlled by the California Vehicle Code. Long-term storage or use of large RVs for camping on private land falls under the county's camping standards.

Lassen County adopted Ordinance 2020-02, adding Chapter 12.10 (Electric Vehicle Charging Systems) to its code, creating an expedited, streamlined permit process for EV charging stations as required by California Government Code 65850.7 (AB 1236).

Unincorporated Lassen County has no loading-zone ordinance in its vehicle code. Loading and unloading on county roads is governed by the California Vehicle Code, and any designated loading zones would be created by posting under state local-authority provisions.

Unincorporated Lassen County has no codified winter-parking/snow-removal ordinance. Lassen County Public Works plows county-maintained roads (not private roads), and Caltrans manages state highways with chain controls; vehicles blocking plows can be towed under the California Vehicle Code.

Lassen County does not ban any dog breed. Chapter 8.08 of the County Code incorporates California Food & Agricultural Code sections 31602-31605 and 31621-31626 on potentially dangerous and vicious dogs, which regulate dogs by individual behavior rather than breed. California law (Food & Ag Code 31683) bars breed-specific bans.

Lassen County's Title 8 animal code centers on dogs; its general animal regulations (Ch. 8.08 against straying, trespassing and nuisance animals) apply to cats too, but there is no countywide mandatory cat-license requirement comparable to dog licensing. Cats brought to the County shelter are handled by Lassen County Animal Control.

California law prohibits knowingly feeding big-game mammals. Title 14 CCR section 251.3 bars knowingly feeding big game — including deer, elk, antelope, wild pig, black bear and bighorn sheep — statewide, which applies in unincorporated Lassen County. Feeding such wildlife can also create nuisance and public-safety problems.

Animal hoarding is addressed mainly by California law. Penal Code section 597 makes neglect and cruelty — including keeping more animals than you can properly feed, water, shelter and care for — a crime chargeable as a misdemeanor or felony. Lassen County Animal Control and the Sheriff enforce neglect cases and may seize animals.

Lassen County Code Title 8 (Animals), Chapter 8.08 (General Animal Regulations), bars owners from letting any animal stray off their premises. While off the property the animal must be under leash control of a competent person. Animals that stray, trespass or run at large are declared nuisances.

Lassen County's animal code (Title 8) does not impose a countywide backyard-chicken count limit; poultry keeping is governed mainly by zoning. Whether and how many chickens you may keep depends on your parcel's zoning district, so contact Lassen County Planning & Building Services to confirm allowed uses for your property.

Lassen County Code Title 8 includes Chapter 8.20 (Apiaries) addressing beekeeping in the unincorporated county. Statewide, California Food & Agricultural Code 29040 requires every beekeeper to register apiaries annually with the County Agricultural Commissioner (now via the BeeWhere system), with no minimum colony threshold.

Possession of wild and exotic animals in unincorporated Lassen County is controlled mainly by California law. California Fish & Game Code 2118 and Title 14 CCR section 671 list restricted species (big cats, primates, ferrets, hedgehogs and many others) that may not be kept as pets without a CDFW Restricted Species Permit, which is not issued for private pet ownership.

Lassen County is a ranching county where cattle, horses and sheep are widely kept and open-range conditions are common. As one of California's northern grazing counties, estray/'fencing-out' rules under Food & Agricultural Code sections 17121-17128 apply: in areas devoted chiefly to grazing, landowners must fence livestock out with a lawful fence.

Lassen County does not cap ordinary household pets, but a 'kennel' is defined in Title 8 (Ch. 8.04) as premises where six or more dogs over six months old are kept overnight; keeping that many requires a kennel license. Veterinary hospitals and government animal shelters are excepted from the kennel definition.

In unincorporated Lassen County, the Title 18 zoning ordinance limits fences, shrubs, and hedges in residential districts to three feet in a required front yard and six feet in side and rear yards, with up to eight feet allowed between side or rear yards if the part above six feet is designed for air circulation.

Lassen County follows the California Building Standards Code. Under California Residential Code Section R105.2, fences not over seven feet high are exempt from a building permit, and retaining walls not over four feet (measured from the bottom of the footing) are exempt unless they support a surcharge. Zoning height limits in Title 18 still apply.

Cost-sharing for boundary fences in unincorporated Lassen County is governed by California's Good Neighbor Fence Act (Civil Code 841), which presumes adjoining owners share equally in construction and maintenance and requires 30 days' written notice before work. Lassen County's Title 18 sight-distance rule also limits corner-lot fences to three feet for visibility.

In unincorporated Lassen County, retaining walls follow the California Building Standards Code. Under California Residential Code R105.2, a retaining wall not over four feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top, is exempt from a building permit unless it supports a surcharge. Taller or loaded walls need a permit.

Most general fence requirements in unincorporated Lassen County come from the Title 18 zoning General Provisions: front-yard fences and hedges limited to three feet, side/rear to six feet (up to eight between side/rear yards), and corner sight-distance limited to three feet. Agricultural rezoning to non-agricultural use also triggers a specific perimeter-fencing standard.

Lassen County's Title 18 zoning does not impose a general list of prohibited fence materials for unincorporated areas. The main material-related rule is functional: fence portions above six feet between side or rear yards must be designed to permit adequate air circulation. Agricultural perimeter fencing has a specific wire-and-post standard.

Lassen County's Title 18 zoning sets few material rules for unincorporated fences: above six feet between side or rear yards a fence must permit adequate air circulation, and agricultural-conversion perimeter fencing must meet a four-wire, 48-inch-top-wire standard. No county-wide ban on common fence materials was identified, but building-code and sight-distance rules still apply.

Unincorporated Lassen County controls weeds and hazardous dry vegetation primarily through the Public Nuisances ordinance (County Code Chapter 1.18) and state defensible-space law. The county Agricultural Commissioner and the Lassen Special Weed Action Team also work on noxious-weed control, and PRC 4291 governs fire clearance around homes.

Unincorporated Lassen County has no fixed lawn-height number in its code. Tall, dry grass and weeds are handled as a public nuisance under County Code Chapter 1.18 and through state defensible-space law (PRC 4291), which directs annual grasses near structures in fire areas to be kept short.

Unincorporated Lassen County does not require a permit to trim trees on private property. The zoning code (Title 18) does require trees near street corners to be limbed up for sight distance, and state defensible-space law (PRC 4291) drives fire-related branch clearance around homes in the State Responsibility Area.

Unincorporated Lassen County has no general ordinance requiring a permit to remove trees from private residential property. Timberland is regulated through the Timber Production Zone (Title 18, Ch. 18.70) and the state Forest Practice Act, and defensible-space removals near homes are allowed and encouraged.

Unincorporated Lassen County does not impose its own day-of-week watering schedule. Outdoor water use is governed by statewide State Water Resources Control Board prohibitions and by each retail water provider. New and rehabilitated permitted landscapes follow California's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO).

Capturing rooftop rainwater is legal across California, including unincorporated Lassen County. Under the Rainwater Capture Act of 2012, rooftop rainwater capture needs no state water-right permit, and simple gravity-fed rain barrels generally need no building permit. Larger or pressurized cisterns may require county permits.

Unincorporated Lassen County does not require native or drought-tolerant plantings for homeowners, nor does it ban them. State law (Civil Code 4735) protects a homeowner's right to install low-water and native landscaping, and MWELO encourages climate-appropriate plants for permitted landscapes. Defensible-space rules limit flammable vegetation near homes.

Unincorporated Lassen County has no ordinance banning artificial turf, and the county imposes no special synthetic-turf permit for residential yards. State Civil Code 4735 bars homeowners' associations from prohibiting artificial turf used to replace lawns for water conservation. Installations must still meet drainage and defensible-space rules.

California's SB 1383 requires organic-waste diversion statewide, including unincorporated Lassen County, though rural, low-population, and high-elevation areas may qualify for state waivers. Home backyard composting is encouraged and exempt from collection. Compost piles must not become a nuisance or fire-fuel hazard.

Hot tubs and spas in unincorporated Lassen County are regulated as spas under the County Building Code (Title 12) and the California Swimming Pool Safety Act. Spas with a lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346-23 may use that cover to satisfy state safety requirements, but electrical work requires a building permit.

In unincorporated Lassen County, a building permit from the Planning and Building Services Department is required before constructing or installing any swimming pool or spa. The County has no separate pool-specific ordinance; pools are regulated through the Lassen County Building Code (Title 12), which adopts the 2022 California Building Standards Codes including the California Residential Code.

Lassen County has no pool-fence ordinance of its own; fencing for residential pools and spas is governed by California's Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health and Safety Code 115922-115923), enforced through the County's adopted 2022 California Residential Code. A barrier enclosure must be at least 60 inches high with limited gaps and a self-closing, self-latching gate.

Residential pool and spa safety in unincorporated Lassen County is set by the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health and Safety Code 115922-115929), enforced through the County's adopted 2022 California Residential Code. New or remodeled pools must include at least two of seven drowning-prevention safety features and anti-entrapment drain protection.

Above-ground pools in unincorporated Lassen County are treated as structures under the Lassen County Building Code (Title 12) and generally require a building permit, especially when over 24 inches deep and capable of holding water. The same California Pool Safety Act barrier and safety-feature rules apply; the County has no separate above-ground pool ordinance.

In unincorporated Lassen County, home occupations are regulated under Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.102 - General Provisions and Exceptions. A home occupation must be incidental and subordinate to the residential use, conducted entirely within an enclosed building (except certain instructional activities), and must not change the exterior residential character of the dwelling or accessory buildings.

Home-occupation signage in unincorporated Lassen County is regulated under Title 18, Chapter 18.102. One nonilluminated sign no larger than three square feet is allowed. On parcels under 20,000 square feet the sign must be attached to a building (not freestanding); on larger parcels it may be freestanding, but never within the sight-distance area.

In unincorporated Lassen County, home occupations are governed by Title 18, Chapter 18.102. Many home occupations operate under the general standards, while activities involving outdoor storage, additional employees, or greater impact require a use permit (Class I or higher) from Planning and Building Services to ensure compatibility with the residential neighborhood.

Cottage food operations in unincorporated Lassen County are registered or permitted through the Lassen County Environmental Health Division under California's Homemade Food Act. Class A operations register; Class B operations require a permit and an annual home-kitchen inspection. Only approved non-potentially-hazardous foods may be made and sold.

Licensed family day care homes in unincorporated Lassen County are protected by California state law (Health and Safety Code 1597.40-1597.465), which treats small and large family day care homes as a residential use of property. The County cannot require a special zoning permit or business license solely for operating a licensed family day care home in a residential zone.

Lassen County's Zoning Code (Title 18) regulates accessory buildings such as sheds by district. In the R-1 single-family zone, accessory buildings are limited to 20 feet (or the height of the main building, whichever is lower). Agricultural-zone outbuildings carry larger setbacks.

On unincorporated Lassen County parcels, ADUs and junior ADUs are governed primarily by California state ADU law (Gov. Code 66310-66342), which preempts more restrictive local rules and requires ministerial approval within 60 days. The county's older 'second dwelling unit' use-permit standards (LCC 18.108.270) yield to state law.

Converting a garage to living space in unincorporated Lassen County requires a building permit under the adopted California Building Code. When the converted space becomes an ADU, California state ADU law (Gov. Code 66310-66342) controls and conversions are favored - including a height-limit exemption for conversion ADUs.

A carport in unincorporated Lassen County is an accessory structure subject to Title 18 zoning standards (height and setbacks by district) and to a building permit under the adopted California Building Code. The county does not publish a separate carport-specific ordinance; the general accessory-building rules apply.

How a tiny home is treated in unincorporated Lassen County depends on its type. A tiny home on a permanent foundation can qualify as an ADU under California state law (Gov. Code 66310-66342). A tiny house on wheels is typically an RV/trailer and is restricted as such; overnight camping on county property is prohibited.

Lassen County has no specific ordinance banning backyard propane or charcoal barbecues, but because most of the county is a high-risk State Responsibility Area, grilling safely is critical. CAL FIRE and Lassen National Forest restrict or ban open flame and charcoal during high fire danger, and PRC 4291 defensible space means keeping grills clear of vegetation. Propane gas grills are generally allowed even when wood/charcoal fires are restricted.

Lassen County has no specific ordinance regulating backyard smokers or pellet/wood-fired cookers, but its high wildfire risk makes safe operation important. Smokers are outdoor cooking devices, not 'open burning,' so they are generally allowed; however, charcoal and wood-fueled smokers can be restricted during high fire danger under CAL FIRE and Lassen National Forest fire-restriction orders. Keep smokers clear of dry vegetation per defensible-space guidance.

Setbacks in unincorporated Lassen County are set by zoning district in Title 18. In the R-1 single-family district, the required front yard is twenty feet (averaging down to no less than fifteen feet on built-up blocks) and the side yard is ten percent of lot width up to fifteen feet, reducible to five feet by design review. Other districts differ.

In unincorporated Lassen County's R-1 single-family district, the main building is limited to twenty-five feet, increasable to thirty-five feet with design review approval. Accessory buildings are limited to twenty feet or the height of the main building (whichever is lower), or up to thirty-five feet if approved by the architectural review committee.

Lot coverage in unincorporated Lassen County is set by zoning district in Title 18. In the A-2 agricultural residential district, building site coverage is limited to thirty-five percent. Coverage maximums differ across districts and combine with district setback and height rules, so the limit for any parcel depends on its zoning.

Unincorporated Lassen County has no general tree-removal-permit ordinance for private property. Timberland is regulated through the Timber Production Zone (Title 18, Ch. 18.70) and the state Forest Practice Act administered by CAL FIRE. Defensible-space removals near homes are allowed and encouraged.

Curbside trash service in unincorporated Lassen County is provided by the franchised hauler C&S Waste Solutions in designated areas (including Susanville, Doyle, Herlong, Janesville, Milford, Wendel, Westwood), with weekly garbage, recycling, and green-waste collection. Outside franchise areas, residents self-haul to LRSWMA landfills and transfer stations. The system is overseen by the Lassen Regional Solid Waste Management Authority.

We found no specific County ordinance dictating curbside cart placement, set-out times, or removal times for unincorporated Lassen County. Set-out practices are handled by the franchised hauler C&S Waste Solutions, whose carts are collected weekly on a scheduled day. Carts or refuse left out so as to create an unsightly nuisance could be reached under County Code Chapter 1.18.

Franchise subscribers in unincorporated Lassen County get up to two bulky items and up to five e-waste items collected curbside per year at no charge through C&S Waste Solutions. Self-haulers can take large items to LRSWMA landfills and transfer stations, where appliances like stoves, dishwashers, and dryers are free, mattresses cost $5-$6, and refrigerators/freezers with Freon cost $17 each.

Lassen County recycling follows California's mandatory commercial recycling laws. Under AB 341, businesses generating 4+ cubic yards of waste per week and multifamily complexes with 5+ units must recycle. Subscribers get a 95-gallon blue-lid single-stream cart from C&S Waste Solutions; self-haulers can drop recyclables free at Bass Hill Landfill if properly segregated.

California's SB 1383 mandatory organic-waste law normally requires residents and businesses to separate food scraps and yard waste. Lassen County, however, qualifies as a rural county (population under 70,000) and holds a CalRecycle-approved Rural Exemption (Counties) effective June 7, 2022, so the County is not required to provide organic-waste collection while the exemption is in place.

Lassen County's Zoning Code (Title 18) does not publish a distinct political-sign ordinance; temporary political signs on private land are subject to general sign limits. Along state highways and freeways, California's Outdoor Advertising Act (BPC 5405.3) controls: signs no larger than 32 sq ft, placed no sooner than 90 days before an election and removed within 10 days after.

Lassen County's Zoning Code does not publish a garage-sale-sign-specific rule. Temporary signs fall under the general sign provisions in Chapter 18.102, where, for example, a single nonilluminated sign of up to 3 square feet is allowed for certain uses. Signs may not be placed in the public road right-of-way.

In unincorporated Lassen County, blight is addressed through Chapter 1.18 (Public Nuisances) of the County Code. The chapter declares accumulations of trash, junk, debris, and rubbish that are unsightly or hurt property values to be public nuisances, and authorizes administrative penalties of up to $1,000 per day plus cost-recovery liens.

Unincorporated Lassen County has no single curbside-container ordinance; accumulated or improperly stored refuse is treated as a public nuisance under County Code Chapter 1.18. In the franchised areas, the hauler C&S Waste Solutions supplies the carts: 35-, 65-, or 95-gallon garbage carts, a 95-gallon blue-lid recycling cart, and a 96-gallon green-lid green-waste cart.

Lassen County has no standalone 'vacant lot' ordinance. Vacant and unimproved parcels in the unincorporated area are policed through County Code Chapter 1.18 (Public Nuisances), which covers unsightly accumulations of trash, junk, and debris, and Chapter 1.19 (Abandoned Vehicles). Conditions that hamper fire suppression are expressly included as nuisances.

Lassen County addresses overgrown and combustible vegetation through fire-hazard provisions of the County Code (Chapter 9.16, Fire Hazards) and the general nuisance rule in Section 1.18.020, which treats accumulations that hamper fire suppression as public nuisances. We did not find a published numeric grass-height limit, so no specific height is asserted here.

We found no garage-sale or yard-sale permit ordinance for unincorporated Lassen County in the reviewed sources. Casual, occasional residential yard sales are not specifically regulated by the County Code. Sale-related signs and any merchandise left out afterward could still be reached under the general nuisance provisions of County Code Chapter 1.18.

Lassen County does not publish a numeric light-trespass standard (no foot-candle limit at the property line). Light spilling onto neighboring property is addressed through general nuisance and code-enforcement principles and, for permitted projects, through conditions of approval - not a dedicated lighting ordinance.

Despite Lassen County's rural high-desert dark skies, no dedicated dark-sky or outdoor-lighting ordinance was located in the county's Zoning Code (Title 18). There is no county-wide requirement that fixtures be shielded or that lumens be capped. General zoning standards and nuisance law are the main backstops.

Lassen County Code Chapter 9.32 governs conduct on county property, including parks. It makes overnight camping on designated county property unlawful, with violations punishable as infractions - a fine not to exceed $100 for a first offense and $200 for a second or subsequent offense.