Fremont, CA Public Conduct: Outdoor Smoking Restrictions (2026)

050, Prohibition of smoking in public places, lists twelve categories where smoking is banned, several of which are outdoor. " Subsection (a)(9) addresses public events: streets and sidewalks used in their traditional pedestrian or vehicular capacity remain smoking-permitted, but a public place hosting a farmers' market, parade, craft fair, festival, or similar public event is smoke-free for the duration. Subsection (b) lets any owner, operator, or manager voluntarily declare an entire covered establishment or area nonsmoking beyond what the chapter otherwise requires. 080 carves out limited exceptions: single-family homes (unless used as a day care or health care facility), retail tobacco stores, private assembly rooms during private functions, private membership clubs, and stage performances where smoking is part of the act.

090 requires posted "No Smoking" signage with letters at least one inch tall, plus "No Smoking within 25 feet" signs at entrances, and bans ashtrays within 25 feet of a public building entrance. 130 runs through the city manager and designated enforcement officers, and any citizen may register a complaint or bring a private civil action. 140 makes a violation an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding $100 for a first violation, $200 for a second within one year, and $500 for each additional violation within one year. The chapter derives from Ordinance 23-2012, adopted December 4, 2012, continuing 1990 Code Section 4-6104.