Upland, CA

The City of Upland sets a 45 dB(A) residential nighttime noise floor from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. (vs. 55 dB(A) daytime) under Municipal Code Section 9.40.040, and Section 9.40.100(I) specifically bars yelling, shouting, whistling or singing on public streets, particularly between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

In the City of Upland, Municipal Code Section 9.40.100(M) makes it unlawful to erect, excavate, demolish, alter or repair any building other than between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays, except in an urgent public-health emergency under a building-inspector permit. The code does not provide a separate Saturday or Sunday construction window.

Upland addresses barking dogs in two places: the noise code's Section 9.40.100(J) bars keeping any animal or fowl whose sound or cry annoys a reasonable person in a residential neighborhood, and Title 6 Chapter 6.04 declares habitual howling, yelping or barking that disturbs neighbors a public nuisance, verifiable by two neighbors or one neighbor plus an officer.

The City of Upland does not ban gas leaf blowers or set special leaf-blower hours. Section 9.40.100(P) only requires that any noise-creating blower or power fan be muffled so as to deaden the noise. Statewide, California's CARB rule (AB 1346) separately bars the sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers.

The City of Upland bars operating any motor-driven vehicle that, by its operation, condition or modification, makes noise that causes a reasonable person discomfort or annoyance (Sec. 9.40.100(F)), misusing horns or signaling devices (Sec. 9.40.100(G)), and discharging engine exhaust except through an effective muffler (Sec. 9.40.100(K)). California Vehicle Code muffler and exhaust rules apply statewide on top of these.

In the City of Upland, Municipal Code Section 9.40.100(B) makes it unlawful to play any radio, TV, musical instrument, phonograph, stereo, jukebox or other amplifying device when it is audible 50 feet or more from the source, or audible inside any other residence or establishment. Advertising loudspeakers cast onto public streets are also barred under Section 9.40.100(H).

The City of Upland sets numeric base ambient noise levels in Municipal Code Section 9.40.040: 45 dB(A) residential (10 p.m.-7 a.m.), 55 dB(A) residential (7 a.m.-10 p.m.), 65 dB(A) for unspecified uses anytime, and 75 dB(A) for industrial/commercial anytime. Section 9.40.070 limits how long noise may exceed those levels each hour.

The City of Upland has no permit chapter dedicated to outdoor music, but Municipal Code Section 9.40.100(B) bars amplified sound audible 50 feet away, Section 9.40.100(D) prohibits using drums or instruments to attract attention by noise, and the residential dB limits in Section 9.40.040 apply. City-permitted events are exempt under Section 9.40.100(Q).

Aircraft operational noise is governed by the FAA and federal law, not by Upland's Municipal Code, and the city's noise meter readings even exclude passing airplanes (Sec. 9.40.050). Upland instead manages noise near privately owned Cable Airport (KCCB) through its Cable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, using state CNEL contours rather than a city decibel ordinance.

The City of Upland caps industrial and commercial property at a 75 dB(A) base ambient level anytime (Sec. 9.40.040), limits machinery, pumps, fans and air-conditioning to 5 dB(A) over ambient at a property line (Sec. 9.40.100(E)), and sets dedicated mining-industry sound limits (Sec. 9.40.090) reflecting the city's historic sand-and-gravel operations.

Upland allows short-term rentals citywide but requires an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) from the Planning Division before renting. Per the City's STR application, the AUP fee is $950 and the permit is valid for two years. Unlike unincorporated San Bernardino County, Upland regulates STRs under its own Chapter 17.23.1.

Beyond the Administrative Use Permit, Upland hosts must register for a business license under Title 5 and obtain a Transient Occupancy Registration certificate under Chapter 3.12. A 24-hour emergency contact is required, and the permit and house rules must be posted inside the unit. These city-level registrations are separate from any county requirement.

Upland imposes a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on short-term rentals under Chapter 3.12 (Ordinance No. 1945). Hosts collect the 10% from guests and remit it to the City Finance Department. The Administrative Use Permit filing fee is $950, plus a business license under Title 5. The TOT applies to stays of 30 days or less.

Upland caps short-term rental occupancy at two times the number of bedrooms. The City's application states maximum occupancy, including the host and other residents plus guests, shall not exceed two times the number of bedrooms. The City webpage summarizes this as occupancy limited to 2 people per bedroom. A single unit is limited to one group booking at a time.

Per the City's STR page, an Upland short-term rental must provide one additional off-street parking space for each bedroom used for the rental, on top of the dwelling's minimum parking requirement. Spaces must meet Chapter 17.11 standards. If a garage is counted, the host must keep it accessible to renters. Limousine and bus parking that blocks emergency access is prohibited.

Upland short-term rentals must comply with the City's noise standards in Chapter 9.40, with quiet times from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Guests may not create unreasonable noise, disorderly conduct, or disturbances. Pools and hot tubs must post hours and meet exterior noise standards. The host must contact the Police Department if guests fail to comply.

Upland requires the short-term rental dwelling to be the host's primary residence at all times. The host must be the property owner (or owner's spouse, parent, or adult child) or a primary-residence tenant with written owner authorization. Hosts must prove primary residency with at least two documents. ADUs and deed-restricted units cannot be used as STRs.

Upland permits both hosted and un-hosted stays, but the host or authorized agent must be available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week while rented, and must be on-site within one hour when notified by an Enforcement Officer. A 24-hour emergency contact is required. Un-hosted stays are capped at 120 days per year; hosted stays are unlimited.

Upland's published STR application does not state a specific liability insurance minimum (such as a $1 million policy). Instead, it requires the permittee to indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from all claims, liabilities, and losses arising from the STR. Hosts should confirm any insurance expectations with the Planning Division, and verify HOA and platform coverage requirements.

Upland caps un-hosted short-term rental stays at a total of 120 days within a calendar year at the same dwelling, while hosted stays are not limited. A short-term rental is defined as 30 consecutive days or less, and a single unit may have only one group booking at a time. There is no separate citywide annual cap on hosted nights.

Bookings of thirty-one consecutive days or longer fall outside the SBC short-term rental program and are treated as standard residential tenancies subject to AB 1482 statewide rent and eviction protections.

San Bernardino County places primary regulatory responsibility on the property owner or permitted operator. Booking platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo are not deputized as enforcement agents, but must collect transient occupancy tax.

STR permits in unincorporated San Bernardino County may be suspended or revoked after a pattern of verified violations within a twelve-month window, particularly for noise, occupancy, parking, and trash complaints.

Upland follows the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District's outdoor fire rules. A permanent fire ring or portable outdoor fireplace fueled only by propane or natural gas needs no permit but must sit at least 15 feet from any structure. Wood- or charcoal-burning recreational fires require a permit and must be at least 25 feet from structures.

Upland bans ALL fireworks, including 'safe and sane.' Under Upland Municipal Code Chapter 8.28, it is unlawful for anyone to possess, use, sell, discharge, or improperly store any fireworks in the city. Violations are a misdemeanor and a public nuisance punishable per Title 1, including administrative fines. Only city-sanctioned public displays are allowed.

Open residential burning is prohibited in Upland. South Coast AQMD bans all residential burning in the San Bernardino Valley, and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (Upland's fire agency) echoes that 'ALL RESIDENTIAL BURNING IS PROHIBITED.' Only propane/natural-gas recreational fires and permitted recreational wood fires are allowed; trash burning is never permitted.

Upland runs an annual Weed Abatement Program (January through July) to cut fire-hazard vegetation. Weeds and grasses must be kept below 4 inches, dead vegetation and debris removed, and a 30-foot defensible space maintained around structures with shrubs spaced at least 3 times the tallest shrub's height. Properties in the northern foothills face the state's 100-foot defensible-space rule.

Upland does not set its own smoke-alarm rules; California Health & Safety Code 13113.7 and the adopted state building/fire codes apply. Smoke alarms are required in every dwelling — in each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level. Landlords must test and maintain them, and alarms must be upgraded when major permitted work is done.

North Upland, near the San Gabriel foothills and San Antonio Heights edge, is mapped in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by CAL FIRE; the developed core is not. Foothill properties must maintain up to 100 feet of defensible space under Public Resources Code 4291 and Government Code 51182. San Bernardino County adopted updated zone maps in 2025.

Backyard recreational fires in Upland follow San Bernardino County Fire rules. Wood or charcoal fires need a permit and must be at least 25 feet from structures; a propane or natural-gas fire ring needs no permit and may be 15 feet away. Open burning of yard waste or trash is prohibited, and every fire must be attended by an adult.

Upland has no separate propane ordinance; it adopts the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Fire Code, which incorporates California Fire Code Chapter 61 (Liquefied Petroleum Gases). Container size and distance from buildings and property lines follow CFC Table 6104.3, and larger or aggregate installations of 500 gallons or more require permits and added clearances.

Upland's zoning standards allow an RV, boat, or trailer in a required front or street-side setback for up to 72 hours if it is on a paved driveway, parked perpendicular to the street, and not over the sidewalk. Beyond 72 hours it must move to an enclosed garage or a screened side or rear yard.

Street parking in Upland is governed by Title 10 of the Municipal Code plus the California Vehicle Code. Vehicles may not block parkways or median strips, park where signs or curb markings prohibit it, or stay over 72 hours. The City Manager sets posted time limits and marks curbs; driveway, sidewalk, and hydrant rules follow state law.

Upland has no blanket overnight ban, but the Municipal Code prohibits leaving any vehicle on a public street more than 72 consecutive hours — not moving it at least 1,056 feet (one-fifth mile) is a violation. Street-sweeping signs and permit zones add limits. In the downtown permit area, City lots from 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. require a permit.

Upland has no curbside EV-parking ordinance; instead the City runs an expedited building-permit process for installing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) under California's AB 1236 streamlining rules. Installations must meet accessibility and clearance standards (e.g., 98-inch minimum vehicle clearance) via the City's online portal. Charging-stall enforcement follows California Vehicle Code Section 22511.

Upland's property-maintenance standards prohibit parking commercial vehicles, commercial trailers, or related commercial equipment in residential areas, except vehicles weighing less than three tons unladen. No more than two commercial vehicles may be parked on any single-family residential lot. On the street, large commercial vehicles are further restricted by Title 10 and by California Vehicle Code weight and time provisions.

Upland treats abandoned, wrecked, or inoperative vehicles as public nuisances under Chapter 8.12. An inoperative vehicle in public view may not be kept over 72 hours except inside a fully enclosed garage or building. After written notice, owners who fail to remove a nuisance vehicle within five days are billed for removal. The street 72-hour rule also applies.

Curb colors in Upland follow the uniform California standard — red means no stopping/parking, yellow is commercial loading, white is passenger loading, green is time-limited parking, and blue is disabled parking. Only the City may paint or mark official curbs; the City Manager is authorized under Title 10 to do so. Resident-painted curbs are not enforceable.

Blocking a driveway, parking on a sidewalk, or overhanging the right-of-way is prohibited in Upland — mostly under California Vehicle Code Section 22500, which the City enforces. Upland's code adds that no one may park in a parkway or median strip (UMC 10.36.020), and vehicles in driveways must stay on a paved surface and off the sidewalk.

Oversized vehicles face several Upland limits. Heavy commercial vehicles (three tons or more unladen) are barred from residential areas, RVs and trailers may sit in a setback only 72 hours then must be screened, and parking is prohibited on streets needed to move oversized loads (UMC 10.36.040). On-street weight limits follow posted signs and the California Vehicle Code.

Loading zones in Upland are established and marked by the City under Title 10; the City Manager may set limits and mark curbs to indicate them. Curb colors follow the statewide standard: yellow curbs are commercial loading zones and white curbs are passenger loading zones, with posted limits. Stopping for anything but loading, or past the posted time, is prohibited.

Upland's own Municipal Code (Chapter 17.13) caps fences and walls at 3.5 ft in front and street-side setbacks and 6 ft elsewhere on residential lots (8 ft in industrial zones), measured from adjacent finished grade.

Upland's Development Code (Ch. 17.13) sets design and height standards but does not itself state a fence-permit trigger; under the California Building Code adopted by Upland, a building permit is generally required for fences over 7 ft and retaining walls over 4 ft.

Upland's Development Code sets the height and design standards, but cost-sharing for a shared boundary fence is governed by California Civil Code 841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act), which presumes adjoining owners split reasonable costs equally after 30 days' written notice.

Upland's fence chapter measures a fence-on-wall combination from the base of the wall (Section 17.13.030(C)); under the adopted California Building Code, retaining walls over 4 ft (footing to top) or supporting a surcharge require a building permit.

Upland Chapter 17.13 requires fences/walls to meet Table 17.13-1 heights, be measured from finished grade, and keep corner and driveway vision triangles clear (no obstruction over 3 ft) under the City's sight-distance rules.

Upland Chapter 17.13 bans chain-link, barbed wire, razor wire, and wire mesh in all residential zones (and where visible from a street), and prohibits sheet metal, vehicles, tanks, garage doors, aluminum siding, and corrugated tin as fence material.

Upland Section 17.13.060(A) requires fences and walls to be built of decorative masonry, ornamental steel or iron, or wood and to complement the home's architecture; prohibited materials include chain-link (residential), barbed/razor wire, and scrap metal.

San Bernardino County enforces CA Health and Safety Code 115920 requiring a 60-inch barrier around residential pools. At least two of seven approved drowning prevention features are required.

The City of Upland prohibits keeping poultry for any purpose in single-family and multifamily residential zones, along with horses, mules, ponies, goats, sheep, cows, calves, and similar livestock. Backyard chickens and roosters are not allowed in standard residential neighborhoods. Limited agricultural use may be permitted only on lots of at least one acre with a conditional use permit.

Under Upland Municipal Code Chapter 6.04, dogs may not run at large on public streets, sidewalks, parks, or other public places unless secured by a leash no more than six feet in length held by a person able to control the animal. Off-leash activity is allowed only within a posted off-leash city-park area set by council resolution.

The City of Upland has no breed-specific dog ban. Its dangerous-dog rules in Chapter 6.08 regulate individual dogs by behavior, not breed. California Food and Agricultural Code Section 31683 prohibits cities from enacting breed-specific dog control programs, except for limited spay/neuter measures, so no breed is outlawed in Upland.

The City of Upland's Animal code (Title 6) does not contain a chapter addressing beekeeping or hives, and residential zoning focuses on prohibiting livestock and poultry. Because no city ordinance specifically authorizes backyard hives, residents should confirm requirements with the Planning Division and register colonies with the San Bernardino County Agricultural Commissioner as California law requires.

Upland Municipal Code Section 6.04.170 makes it unlawful to have, possess, maintain, or control within the city any wild, dangerous, or poisonous animal, except as otherwise provided by law. The code defines a dangerous animal as any carnivorous wild animal or other animal commonly known to be a threat to humans or domestic animals. California's restricted-species list also applies.

Upland's residential zoning prohibits keeping horses, colts, mules, ponies, goats, sheep, cows, calves, and animals of like character in single-family and multifamily residential zones. Larger animals must comply with the California Food and Agricultural Code. Agricultural use may be permitted only on lots of at least one acre with a conditional use permit.

In Upland, cat registration is voluntary (since July 1, 1993), unlike mandatory dog licensing. A residence may keep no more than three cats four months of age or older, capped with dogs at six animals total. Cats are generally exempt from the city's six-foot leash requirement that applies to dogs.

Upland Municipal Code Section 6.04.115 and the residential zoning code limit a residence to no more than three dogs and no more than three cats that are four months of age or older, with the combined total of dogs and cats not exceeding six animals. Dogs must be licensed; cat registration is voluntary.

The City of Upland's Animal code does not contain a specific ordinance banning the feeding of wildlife such as coyotes, raccoons, or wild birds. General nuisance and dangerous-animal provisions apply, and the city prohibits staking or tethering animals in public places. Feeding wildlife that attracts dangerous animals can create a public-nuisance issue.

Upland does not have a dedicated animal-hoarding ordinance, but it controls excessive animals through the three-dog/three-cat per-residence limit (six total) in Section 6.04.115, its nuisance and noise provisions in Section 6.04.140, and the power to impound animals declared a nuisance. California Penal Code Section 597 also makes animal neglect a crime.

San Bernardino County residents may not keep injured wildlife without a California Department of Fish and Wildlife rehabilitator permit. SBC Animal Care refers calls to permitted facilities such as those serving the desert and mountain corridors.

San Bernardino County aligns with the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California Fish and Game Code. Removing active nests of native birds is prohibited, especially during nesting season, and tree work near raptor or songbird nests requires biological survey clearance.

San Bernardino County requires microchipping of dogs and cats at the time of licensing or shelter release. The chip must be registered to a current owner with active contact information that Animal Care officers can verify in the field.

San Bernardino County requires dogs and cats adopted or reclaimed from county shelters to be spayed or neutered before release. Owners present a deposit refunded once veterinary verification is submitted, encouraging compliance among redeeming owners.

San Bernardino County coordinates with California Department of Fish and Wildlife on coyote conflicts. Residents must avoid feeding wildlife, secure trash, and use hazing techniques. Lethal removal is reserved for animals showing imminent threats to people or pets.

California law and San Bernardino County retail rules require pet stores selling dogs, cats, or rabbits to source only from shelters or rescues. AB 485 enforcement is shared between Animal Care, code compliance, and the California Attorney General.

Under Upland Municipal Code Chapter 12.24, the City maintains, trims and repairs trees in the public right-of-way — except for watering. The adjacent property owner must water parkway trees and trim away low suckers/shoots that interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

The City of Upland runs a year-round Weed Abatement Program enforcing fire-safety vegetation standards. Grass and weeds must be kept below 4 inches, and combustible fuels (vegetation, trash, debris) must be removed within the first 30 feet of any structure.

Per Upland Municipal Code Section 12.24.100, no tree may be removed from a parkway or parking strip — except on Euclid Avenue — without a permit issued by the City Manager. Final authority for removing all City trees rests with the City Manager.

Upland's Weed Abatement Program is a year-round fire-hazard reduction requirement enforced by the City. Properties must remove weeds, dead vegetation, trash and debris, keep grass/weeds below 4 inches, and maintain 30 feet of defensible space around structures.

Upland does not appear to publish a stand-alone rainwater-harvesting ordinance restricting rain barrels. Capturing rainwater is generally legal in California (Rainwater Capture Act of 2012), and the City's water-efficient landscape code (Chapter 17.12) encourages on-site water efficiency.

The City of Upland is its own water utility and adopts staged conservation rules in UMC Chapter 13.16. Excessive runoff and unrepaired leaks are always prohibited; in shortage stages, sprinkler watering is limited to two days per week by odd/even address, with restricted hours.

Upland does not mandate native plants, but its Water-Efficient Landscape ordinance (UMC Chapter 17.12) pushes low-water, climate-appropriate planting and minimized turf for qualifying new and rehabilitated landscapes. The City and regional agencies offer turf-replacement rebates favoring drought-tolerant gardens.

Upland has no published ordinance banning artificial turf, and the City's water-efficiency goals favor reducing live turf. Synthetic turf can serve as a water-saving alternative, but yards must still meet the City's landscape-maintenance and zoning landscape standards (UMC Ch. 17.12 / Property Maintenance).

Under California SB 1383, Upland requires all residents to separate organic (food and green) waste. The City provides weekly green-waste (green barrel) collection through Burrtec and offers free food-waste pails; home composting is allowed and supported, but participation in organics recycling is mandatory.

The City of Upland requires a building permit to construct or install an in-ground or above-ground residential swimming pool or spa. The city builds on the 2025 California Building and Residential Codes adopted in Title 15 of the Municipal Code, and permits are issued through the Building and Safety Division.

Upland enforces California's Swimming Pool Safety Act through its building code. A new pool or spa must have at least one approved drowning-prevention feature; an enclosure barrier must be at least 60 inches high with no gap allowing a 4-inch sphere to pass, and gates must be self-closing and self-latching.

Above-ground pools in Upland are treated as swimming pools under state law and generally require a building permit and an approved safety barrier. Small prefabricated pools that are shallow and low-volume may be exempt from a permit under the California Residential Code, but the state safety-feature rules still apply once a pool holds water deeper than 18 inches.

For new pools and spa remodels, Upland enforces the state requirement to provide at least one of seven approved drowning-prevention safety features before final permit sign-off: an isolation fence, mesh fencing, a safety cover, exit/pool alarms, self-latching doors, or an approved alternative.

California law treats hot tubs and spas holding water over 18 inches deep as swimming pools, so Upland's building permit and safety-feature requirements apply. A key state exemption: a hot tub or spa equipped with an approved locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 is excused from the barrier requirements.

Upland allows home occupations as an incidental, accessory use in residential and residential mixed-use zones under Municipal Code Chapter 17.27. The business must stay within the dwelling, occupy no more than 25 percent of the floor area, produce no exterior evidence, and remain compatible with the neighborhood's residential character.

Upland home occupations may show no exterior evidence of the business, which effectively bars on-site advertising signs at the residence. Signs generally are governed by Municipal Code Chapter 17.15, and animated, flashing, or moving signs are prohibited in all zones.

Upland has a dedicated cottage food chapter (Municipal Code 17.25). It requires an Administrative Use Permit in residential and mixed-use zones, limits the operation to one non-family employee and no more than 10 visitors per day by appointment, and registers/permits the operation through the County Health Officer under state law.

Upland requires a Home Occupation - Zoning Clearance for home-based businesses, processed by the Planning Division. Higher-impact home businesses may require an Administrative Use Permit. Every permittee must obtain and maintain a valid city business license.

California law preempts most local control of family daycare homes. Small and large family daycare homes are a residential use by right in Upland - no zoning permit, business license, fee, or tax for operating one. Large family daycare homes do require a non-discretionary fire safety clearance, and all providers must be state-licensed.

San Bernardino County Development Code Chapter 84.07 limits customer, client, or student visits to a home occupation so that traffic and parking remain typical of a single-family residence in its zone.

The City of Upland regulates ADUs and JADUs under Municipal Code Chapter 17.37, adopted as Ordinance No. 1993 on April 14, 2025, implementing California ADU law (Gov. Code 66310-66342). JADUs are capped at 500 square feet. In July 2025 HCD found several Upland provisions non-compliant with state law, so where the city ordinance conflicts, state standards control.

Under Upland Municipal Code Chapter 17.19 (Accessory Uses and Structures), detached sheds and similar accessory structures generally may not exceed 10 percent of the lot or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less, and may not be used for human habitation. A one-story tool/storage shed up to 120 square feet is exempt from a building permit, but zoning setbacks still apply.

In the City of Upland, carports are accessory structures governed by Municipal Code Chapter 17.19 and the parking standards in Chapter 17.11. Detached garages and carports are excluded from the general 10%/1,000-square-foot accessory-structure size cap. Carports providing required parking must meet space dimensions and may not be placed in the front yard except as a permitted driveway/parking area.

Converting a garage into living space in Upland is treated as an ADU or JADU under Municipal Code Chapter 17.37 and requires City permits. Under California ADU law, which Upland implements, the City cannot require replacement of off-street parking lost when a garage is converted to an ADU. A JADU is capped at 500 square feet.

The City of Upland has no separate 'tiny home' zoning category. A tiny house on a permanent foundation is regulated as an ADU under Municipal Code Chapter 17.37 and must meet ADU and Building Code standards. A tiny house on wheels (an RV/movable structure) cannot be used as a permanent dwelling under the accessory-structure rules.

Upland has no special barbecue ordinance, but the adopted San Bernardino County Fire Code restricts open-flame grills near multi-family buildings. On combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction at apartments and condos, propane and charcoal grills are generally prohibited unless the building is sprinklered. Single-family homes have more latitude; keep grills clear of structures and vegetation.

Upland has no smoker-specific ordinance. Backyard smokers fall under the San Bernardino County Fire Code that Upland adopts: a smoker is an open-flame cooking device, so the multi-family rule barring grills on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction (unless sprinklered) applies. Smoke that becomes a persistent nuisance can also draw enforcement.

Upland's Development Code Table 17.04-3 sets residential setbacks by zone: front yards range from 20 ft (RS-4) to 40 ft (RS-20), interior side yards 5-10 ft, and rear yards 20 ft in single-family zones (15 ft in multifamily RM zones).

Upland Table 17.04-3 caps building height at 35 ft in single-family RS zones (16 ft in the RS-MH mobile-home zone) and 40 ft in RM-10/20/30 and 50 ft in RM-40 multifamily zones, with greater heights allowed only by Conditional Use Permit.

Upland Table 17.04-2 sets maximum lot coverage by single-family zone: 35% in RS-20 and RS-15, 40% in RS-10, 45% in RS-7.5, 50% in RS-4, and 60% in the RS-MH mobile-home zone.

Upland protects its public urban forest through City permits. Under UMC 12.24.100, removing any parkway/right-of-way tree (except on Euclid Avenue) requires a City Manager permit, and Chapter 12.26 limits removals to dead, diseased, hazardous or emergency trees, with arborist review and neighbor notice.

Western Joshua trees are protected under California's Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act of 2023. Removing or relocating them in San Bernardino County requires a state permit and mitigation fees, with additional county Native Desert Plant Protection rules.

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

The City of Upland enforces its own property maintenance and use standards. Front and side yards, porches and any area visible from the street must be kept free of refuse, debris, inoperative vehicles, broken appliances, furniture and stored junk. Blight is abated under the Public Nuisance and Abatement chapters of the city code.

Upland's public nuisance code applies to any lot or premises, occupied or vacant. Owners must keep lots and the adjacent sidewalk free of weeds, wild grasses, rubbish, tin cans and combustibles. If not removed within five days of written notice, the city may abate and bill the owner. Vacant lots also fall under weed abatement.

Upland's Property Maintenance and Use Standards require trash receptacles to be screened from public view. For developments of five units or less, trash containers must be properly stored or screened to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director. Barrels visible from the street are treated as blight, and carts must be returned out of sight after collection.

The City of Upland runs an annual Weed Abatement Program (January-July) to cut fire risk. Property owners must keep weeds and grasses below 4 inches, remove dead or dying vegetation and palm fronds, and maintain 30 feet of defensible space around structures. Failure to comply after a Notice of Violation results in administrative fees and possible city abatement.

Upland requires a Finance Department permit for yard sales. A single address may hold up to three sales per year, each no more than three consecutive days, only between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. One sign (max 2 ft x 2 ft) is allowed on-property, not in the public right-of-way. No purchased or consigned merchandise may be sold.

San Bernardino County has no countywide snow-clearing ordinance, but mountain communities (Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, Crestline) customarily expect owners to keep walkways passable.

Burrtec Waste Industries is the City of Upland's franchised hauler. Residential service is once-weekly automated collection of the black (trash), blue (recycling) and green (green waste and food waste) barrels. Service follows a route-based collection day, billed by the city. Holiday weeks delay collection by one day for the rest of that week.

Upland barrels go to the curb with wheels against the curb, or in the alley away from structures. Set out the night before or by 6:00 a.m. on collection day, and return barrels out of sight that night. The Property Maintenance Standards add that bins may not be placed for collection before 12:00 p.m. the prior day.

Upland residents recycle in the blue barrel, included with weekly service through Burrtec. Accepted items include cardboard, paper, cartons, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and tin cans, and #1-#7 plastics; recyclables should not be bagged. Commercial recycling is mandatory under California AB 341 for businesses with four or more yards of service, with collection at no extra charge.

Burrtec offers Upland residential barrel customers free bulky item pickups up to four times in a rolling calendar year, with a limit of five items per collection. Accepted items include furniture, mattresses, appliances and electronic waste. The city and Burrtec also host community bulky-item disposal events. Call Burrtec at least a week ahead to schedule.

Under California SB 1383, Upland requires all residents, multi-family tenants and commercial businesses to separate food waste from trash. Food waste goes in the green barrel (bagged), alongside green waste. Upland exceeds 70,000 population, so it is not rural-exempt. Burrtec inspects bins for contamination and the state mandates organics collection citywide.

Upland regulates signs under Municipal Code Chapter 17.15, which defines a 'political sign' as one erected before an election for a candidate, issue, or proposition. The City requests political signs not be posted more than 45 days before an election and that posters submit a statement of understanding to the City Clerk. Under California law, political signs on private property cannot be banned.

Under Upland Municipal Code Section 5.20.070, a yard/garage sale requires a Finance Department permit, and signage is limited to one sign on the sale property, not exceeding two feet by two feet, only during the sale. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way. Up to three sales per year are allowed, each no more than three consecutive days.

The City of Upland regulates outdoor lighting under Municipal Code Chapter 17.14 to reduce light trespass and glare. Residential lighting over 750 lumens per fixture must be shielded so no direct light falls outside the property line; fixtures 750 lumens or below are exempt. Luminaires must use horizontal cutoff to eliminate light directed above horizontal.

Upland Municipal Code Chapter 17.14 prohibits light trespass that results in glare and requires that outdoor lighting be shielded and directed so no direct light falls outside the property line or into the public right-of-way. The code targets zero measurable foot-candles at the property line. Flashing, blinking, or color-changing lights that can be confused with traffic or emergency signals are prohibited.

City of Upland municipal parks are closed from 9:00 p.m. each night until 7:00 a.m. the following morning, and remaining in a municipal park during the prohibited hours is a misdemeanor under Chapter 9.04 (park-hours provision). A separate provision (Section 9.12.040) imposes a Market Night curfew for minors in the downtown Market Night area from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

San Bernardino County Code Chapter 34.01 prohibits minors under 18 from being in public places from 10 PM to 5 AM without a parent, guardian, or legitimate purpose such as work, school, or emergency.

HVAC units in unincorporated San Bernardino County must meet Title 8 residential property-line limits (55 dBA day, 45 dBA night). Title 24 Part 6 requires exterior units to publish sound ratings.

Bars and nightclubs in unincorporated San Bernardino County need a Conditional Use Permit. Amplified music must meet Title 8 residential limits (45 dBA at night). California Business and Professions Code 25612.5 also applies.

Standby and portable generators in unincorporated San Bernardino County must meet Title 8 limits (45 dBA night residential). PSPS and emergency use is exempt. SCAQMD Rule 1470 permits stationary units over 50 hp.

California Labor Code 7150-7157 and Title 8 CCR 1635-1662 govern scaffold safety in San Bernardino County, requiring competent person supervision, fall protection above 7.5 ft, and engineering for high scaffolds.

California Labor Code 7300-7323 and Title 8 CCR 3000+ require annual elevator inspections by Cal/OSHA in San Bernardino County, with permits to operate and licensed elevator contractors.

California Health and Safety Code 17920.10 and federal RRP rule require lead-safe work practices in San Bernardino County pre-1978 housing renovations, with EPA-certified contractors and tenant notifications.

Structural pest control in San Bernardino County requires licensing by the CA Structural Pest Control Board, with specific rules for termite fumigation, rodent control, and tenant notification under CA B&P Code 8500+.

San Bernardino County enforces California Building Code rules requiring egress doors to unlock with a single motion from the inside. Deadbolts must release with the same handle action, and key-operated locks are restricted to specific Group A, B, M, and E uses.

San Bernardino County adopts the California Residential Code requiring NFPA 13D automatic fire sprinklers in all new one and two-family dwellings. SBCFPD enforces stricter density and water-supply standards in mountain WUI subdivisions and remote desert parcels.

San Bernardino County applies floor area ratios, lot coverage, and height limits in mountain and foothill communities to limit mansionization. Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, and Crest Forest community plans add stricter design review for oversized structures and bulky additions.

San Bernardino County licensed childcare centers must meet California Building Code Group E or I-4 occupancy rules with fire alarms, sprinklers, exit hardware, and accessible play areas. State Community Care Licensing inspects, while county Building and Safety verifies plan compliance.

San Bernardino County enforces the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen, Title 24 Part 11) on all new construction and major remodels. Mandatory measures include water-efficient fixtures, EV-ready wiring, construction waste diversion, and indoor air quality controls.

California Civil Code 4765 requires HOA architectural committees to use fair, reasonable procedures with written decisions, deadlines, and appeal rights, applying to San Bernardino County communities.

CC&R enforcement by HOAs in San Bernardino County follows California Davis-Stirling Act procedures requiring written notice, hearing opportunity, and graduated discipline before fines or liens.

California Civil Code 5600-5740 governs HOA assessments in San Bernardino County, requiring annual budget disclosure, limits on increases without member vote, and specific collection procedures.

HOAs in San Bernardino County follow California Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civil Code 4000+) for board meetings, notice requirements, open meeting rules, and election procedures.

California Civil Code 5900-5965 requires HOAs in San Bernardino County to offer internal dispute resolution (IDR) and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) before filing litigation over most disputes.

San Bernardino County issues solar permits through expedited online portal under AB 2188 (3-day processing for small rooftop systems), with Title 24 compliance and utility interconnection coordination.

California Civil Code 714 (Solar Rights Act) prohibits HOAs in San Bernardino County from banning solar panels, limiting restrictions to reasonable placement that does not significantly reduce efficiency or raise cost.

San Bernardino County Development Code and MS4 permits require erosion control BMPs on all graded sites, with hillside development overlay imposing stricter rules including revegetation bonds.

San Bernardino County Development Code Chapter 83 requires grading permits for earth moving over 50 cubic yards, with hillside and rough grading permits, drainage plans, and geotechnical review.

California Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards mandate cool-roof reflectance values for new and re-roofed buildings in San Bernardino County climate zones 10, 14, 15, and 16, covering desert and mountain communities prone to extreme heat.

California AB 1346 bans the sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers, mowers, and similar small off-road engines starting in 2024. San Bernardino County does not impose a separate operational ban but enforces noise rules.

Properties in San Bernardino Mountain WUI zones must clear 100 feet of defensible space around structures. SBCFPD inspects annually before fire season; failure to comply triggers abatement orders, contractor cleanup at owner cost, and potential criminal citations.

San Bernardino County MS4 Permit under the Santa Ana and Lahontan Regional Water Boards requires stormwater BMPs for development over 1 acre and prohibits non-stormwater discharges to the storm drain system.

California Air Resources Board limits commercial diesel idling to 5 minutes statewide, enforced aggressively in San Bernardino County warehouse hubs like Fontana, Ontario, and the Inland Empire. SCAQMD adds local enforcement in non-attainment basins.

San Bernardino County adopted a Climate Action Plan and updated Renewable Energy and Conservation Element setting greenhouse gas reduction targets aligned with California SB 32. New developments must demonstrate consistency with CAP measures during CEQA review.

San Bernardino County is entirely inland - Mojave Desert, Inland Empire, and the San Bernardino Mountains - with no coastline and no California Coastal Commission jurisdiction. The relevant program is the Floodplain Safety (FP) Overlay in Title 8, Section 82.14, plus the Floodplain Administrator duties in Section 86.04, requiring a permit before any development in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area or designated desert wash.

San Bernardino County Floodplain Management Ordinance implements FEMA NFIP requirements including elevation certificates, 1-foot freeboard, and flood insurance for Special Flood Hazard Areas.

San Bernardino County Code prohibits obstructing sidewalks with merchandise, vegetation, or hoops. Trees must be trimmed to keep 8-foot vertical clearance over sidewalks.

Under CA Streets and Highways Code 5610, adjacent property owners in unincorporated San Bernardino County are responsible for maintaining and repairing sidewalks fronting their property.

California SB 54, the California Values Act, limits how San Bernardino County Sheriff and other local agencies may cooperate with federal immigration authorities in unincorporated areas and contract cities.

California prohibits state and local governments from requiring private employers to use the federal E-Verify system except where federal law mandates it, under Government Code 7285.1 and 7285.3. The restriction applies uniformly to every California city and county.

California Civil Code 1954.603 requires landlords to disclose bed bug information and prohibits renting units with known infestations; San Bernardino County enforces habitability complaints.

California law and San Bernardino County Solid Waste rules prohibit loose syringes and sharps in household trash; residents must use FDA-cleared sharps containers and approved drop-off sites.

San Bernardino County Public Health inspects restaurants countywide and posts color-coded grade placards (Pass, Conditional Pass, Closed) at the entrance after each routine inspection.

Property owners across San Bernardino County must keep premises free of rodent harborage, and Public Health may abate severe infestations on private land at the owner cost.

California AB 1884 bars full-service restaurants in San Bernardino County and statewide from automatically providing plastic straws; customers must specifically request them at sit-down meals.

California SB 54 phases out expanded polystyrene foam foodware statewide by 2030; some San Bernardino communities have earlier local bans on takeout containers and packing peanuts.

California SB 1383 organic waste rules push San Bernardino County restaurants toward compostable takeout containers and require commercial generators to subscribe to organics collection service.

California SB 270 bans most single-use plastic carryout bags at grocery and retail stores statewide; San Bernardino County retailers must charge at least ten cents for recycled paper or thicker reusable bags.

California AB 1276 prohibits restaurants and food delivery platforms in San Bernardino County from automatically including plastic utensils, condiments, and napkins; items must be provided only on customer request.

California SB 793, upheld by Proposition 31 in 2022, bans the retail sale of most flavored tobacco products and flavor enhancers across San Bernardino County, including menthol cigarettes and flavored vapes.

California Tobacco 21 law bars sale of cigarettes, vapes, and other tobacco products to anyone under 21 in San Bernardino County, with active duty military exempt to age 18.

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 establishes uniform retailer licensing, while local governments may adopt stricter rules.

For covered units in unincorporated San Bernardino County, no-fault evictions are limited to AB 1482's enumerated reasons: owner or family move-in, substantial remodel, government order, or withdrawal from the rental market.

Unincorporated San Bernardino County has not adopted a local relocation-assistance ordinance for displaced tenants. Only the relocation payment required by California AB 1482 for qualifying no-fault evictions applies.

San Bernardino County rentals follow California Civil Code 1950.5, which limits security deposits to one month's rent for both furnished and unfurnished units and requires return within twenty-one days of move-out.

San Bernardino County tenants who have occupied 12+ months are protected by CA AB 1482 just-cause eviction rules. Landlords must state a valid reason and pay relocation for no-fault terminations.

Unincorporated San Bernardino County has no local rent control, but California AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019) imposes a statewide cap of CPI plus 5% annually (maximum 10%) on most rental units over 15 years old.

California Government Code 12955 bars San Bernardino County landlords from refusing to rent solely because the tenant uses a Housing Choice Voucher or other lawful government rental subsidy as part of their income.

California requires landlords to include or attach an AB 1482 disclosure in every covered lease and lease renewal, informing tenants of the rent cap and just-cause protections in plain statutory language.

The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino administers Housing Choice Vouchers across SBC, inspecting units for HUD habitability standards and paying the subsidy portion directly to the landlord.

Unincorporated San Bernardino County does not require general rental-property registration. However, short-term rentals require county permits and Transient Occupancy Tax registration.

California Density Bonus Law lets developers exceed San Bernardino County zoning density by up to 50 percent in exchange for affordable units. Recent updates under SB 1287 and AB 1287 raise the maximum bonus to 100 percent for highly affordable projects.

San Bernardino County's General Plan is implemented through 14 community plans covering distinct geographies like Bear Valley, Crest Forest, Joshua Tree, Lake Arrowhead, and Lucerne Valley. Each adds local zoning standards on top of the countywide Development Code.

San Bernardino Mountain communities under hillside overlays restrict grading volume, slope disturbance, and building height to protect views and reduce wildfire and landslide risk. Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear, Crestline, and Wrightwood enforce strict hillside standards.

San Bernardino County does not set a local minimum wage, so the California statewide rate of 16.50 dollars per hour applies in 2026 to most employers in unincorporated areas, with annual inflation indexing.

California requires most employers, including warehouse and logistics operators in the Inland Empire portion of San Bernardino County, to provide at least 40 hours of paid sick leave per year under SB 616.

Drone operators in unincorporated San Bernardino County must follow FAA 14 CFR Part 107 or Recreational Flyer rules. County parks and military R-2508 airspace restrict drone flight.

Commercial drone operations in California follow uniform federal rules under 14 CFR Part 107 plus statewide California provisions in Civil Code 1708.8 and Public Utilities Code 21401, with local rules limited to ground-based regulation.

San Bernardino County coordinates encampment sanitation responses through the Office of Homeless Services, providing advance notice, outreach offers, and storage of personal property removed during cleanup operations.

San Bernardino County prohibits obstructing public sidewalks, trails, and rights-of-way with personal property or encampments in unincorporated areas, applying offer-of-shelter principles consistent with Ninth Circuit precedent.

San Bernardino County funds bridge and interim housing through the Continuum of Care, including navigation centers, motel-voucher programs, and project-based interim sites in San Bernardino, Victorville, and the High Desert.

Unincorporated San Bernardino County prohibits commercial cannabis retail, manufacturing, and distribution; only Adelanto, Hesperia, Needles, and a few other cities permit licensed dispensaries with strict buffers.

California Business and Professions Code 26054 requires licensed cannabis businesses to sit at least 600 feet from schools, daycares, and youth centers; San Bernardino cities often expand these buffers.

San Bernardino County Development Code Chapter 84.34 bans commercial cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and sales in all unincorporated zones, treating any such use as a public nuisance.

Adults 21 and older may grow up to six cannabis plants per private residence in San Bernardino County, but unincorporated areas require indoor cultivation inside a fully enclosed secure structure.

Unincorporated San Bernardino County allows personal cannabis cultivation only indoors. State Proposition 64 (Health & Safety Code Section 11362.1) permits up to six living plants per residence for adults 21+; medical patients may grow more under HSC 11362.77. County Code Section 84.34.040 requires cultivation in a fully enclosed, locked, secure area not perceptible from outside. Outdoor cultivation is prohibited.

Cucamonga Valley Water District, Inland Empire Utilities Agency, and Mojave Water Agency offer turf replacement rebates of 2 to 4 dollars per square foot to convert lawns to drought-tolerant landscaping. State law also blocks HOAs from banning xeriscaping.

Mojave Water Agency, Cucamonga Valley, and other San Bernardino County water districts impose day-of-week irrigation schedules during drought emergencies. State Water Board emergency rules can override locals, banning ornamental turf irrigation entirely.

San Bernardino County water districts require customers to repair visible leaks within 5 to 10 days of notice. Persistent leaks running into gutters or sidewalks during drought are treated as water waste and trigger escalating fines.

San Bernardino County's Non-Motorized Transportation Plan guides bike-lane and trail expansion across unincorporated areas, with major commuter routes along Pacific Electric Trail, Santa Ana River Trail, and segments connecting OmniTrans bus stops and Metrolink stations.

San Bernardino County designates specific truck routes through Fontana, Ontario, Bloomington, and Mira Loma warehouse corridors to keep heavy freight off residential streets. Operating outside designated routes risks weight-violation citations and impoundment.

Tobacco retailers in unincorporated San Bernardino County need a county tobacco retailer license alongside the state CDTFA license, and California prohibits sales of most flavored tobacco products under SB 793.

Operating an auto repair business from a home in unincorporated San Bernardino County is generally prohibited under Title 8 zoning, though minor repairs on personally owned vehicles remain allowed.

Secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers in unincorporated San Bernardino County must register with the Sheriff and report transactions through the California Department of Justice CAPSS reporting system under state law.

San Bernardino County requires conditional use permits for massage establishments in unincorporated areas, with operators and technicians holding California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) certification under state law.

Tow operators that perform police-initiated tows in unincorporated San Bernardino County must hold a Sheriff rotation tow contract and follow California Vehicle Code rate posting and storage rules.

California state law bans smoking in most outdoor public spaces near children, workplaces, and state parks, and San Bernardino County applies these rules in unincorporated parks and public buildings.

San Bernardino County treats loud and unruly gatherings as a public nuisance, and the Sheriff can bill responsible parties for repeat response calls under the County Code.

California limits criminal loitering to specific contexts, while San Bernardino County enforces trespass rules on county property, parks after closing, and unincorporated commercial centers.

California Proposition 64 and San Bernardino County rules ban smoking, vaping, or eating cannabis in public places, including streets, parks, and county buildings in unincorporated areas.

Unincorporated San Bernardino County does not levy a general gross-receipts business tax, though regulatory permits, zoning clearances, and state-level licenses still apply to most business activities.

Unlike Los Angeles or Long Beach, San Bernardino County does not impose hotel worker retention or living-wage rules, leaving lodging employers to follow only state minimum wage and labor protections.

San Bernardino County imposes a 7 percent transient occupancy tax on stays of 30 days or fewer at hotels, motels, RV parks, and short-term rentals in unincorporated areas, including Big Bear and Joshua Tree.

The most common code violations in San Bernardino County include unpermitted construction, junk and debris accumulation, overgrown vegetation, inoperable vehicles, illegal cannabis cultivation, unpermitted short-term rentals, and zoning violations in unincorporated areas.

San Bernardino County Code Enforcement handles complaints in unincorporated areas via phone at (909) 884-4056 or online. The division enforces zoning, housing, public nuisance, and vehicle abatement ordinances under the County Development Code.

San Bernardino County Code Enforcement investigates complaints and provides a time frame for correction based on violation type. Health and safety violations are prioritized for faster response, while routine violations may take 5-10 business days for initial investigation.

San Bernardino County does not have specific ordinances banning or restricting bamboo cultivation. However, bamboo that encroaches on neighboring properties or creates a nuisance may be subject to general property maintenance code enforcement.

San Bernardino County follows the California Department of Food and Agriculture's noxious weed list and the California Invasive Plant Council's inventory. Notable invasive species in the region include Saharan mustard, tamarisk (salt cedar), and giant reed (Arundo donax).

California AB 2561 (2022) prohibits cities and HOAs from banning front-yard food gardens. San Bernardino County residents can grow vegetables and fruit in their front yards. The county also encourages drought-tolerant landscaping and has removed restrictions on replacing lawns with gardens.

In San Bernardino County, detached storage sheds of 120 square feet or less, single-story, and without plumbing or electrical do not require a building permit. Larger sheds require permits and must comply with zoning setbacks and building code requirements.

Wood and vinyl fences under 6 feet in San Bernardino County typically do not require a building permit. Masonry walls, retaining walls, and fences over 6 feet require a permit. Front-yard fences are limited to 42 inches in residential zones.

Decks over 30 inches above grade require a building permit in San Bernardino County. Ground-level patios and decks less than 200 square feet that are under 30 inches above grade and not attached to a dwelling generally do not require a permit.

Most renovation work in San Bernardino County requires a building permit if it involves structural changes, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work. Cosmetic work like painting, flooring, and countertops does not require a permit.

Residential security cameras are legal in San Bernardino County without a permit. California's privacy laws prohibit recording in areas where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Audio recording requires all-party consent under California Penal Code §632.

California is an all-party consent state for audio recording. All parties to a confidential conversation must consent to being recorded under Penal Code §632. Video recording in public is legal, but recording in private areas violates Penal Code §647(j).

San Bernardino County allows privacy fences up to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 42 inches in front yards in most residential zones. Fences under 6 feet typically do not require a building permit. Barbed wire is prohibited in residential zones.

California regulates concealed carry weapons licenses statewide under Penal Code 26150 through 26225. Senate Bill 2 (2023) imposes uniform sensitive-place restrictions and applicant standards, preempting local variations on issuance criteria and qualifications.

California preempts most local firearm regulation under Government Code 53071 and Penal Code 25605, reserving licensing, registration, and manufacture authority to the state. However, local governments retain limited authority over discharge, sensitive places, and zoning of gun businesses.

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 applies uniformly across all California cities and counties without local variation.

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 the vehicle's locked trunk; long guns must be unloaded but need not be locked.

California Retail Food Code (Health and Safety Code 113700-114437) sets uniform mobile food facility permit, equipment, and food safety standards enforced by counties statewide.

California's Safe Sidewalk Vending Act (SB 946) preempts most local bans on sidewalk vending, allowing only objective health, safety, and welfare regulations.

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 for ten-year minimum terms in exchange for reduced property tax assessment based on farming income.

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 law applies statewide and limits both private and local government nuisance actions.