Rules for ZIP Code 90404
Santa Monica, CA · Los Angeles County
115 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 90404 is governed by the city of Santa Monica, CA, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Santa Monica's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 90404 based on Santa Monica ordinances.
Parking Rules
7 rules- EV ChargingSome
- Overnight ParkingSome
- RV & Boat ParkingSignificant
- Driveway RulesSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSome
Trash & Recycling
6 rules- Mandatory Organics RecyclingSignificant
- Bin Placement RulesSome
- Yard Waste CollectionSome
- Illegal DumpingHeavy
- Pickup Rules & SchedulesSome
Water Use Rules
1 rule- Recycled Water RulesSignificant
Tree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSignificant
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSome
- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSome
Landscaping Rules
5 rules- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Water RestrictionsSignificant
- Rainwater HarvestingSome
- Artificial TurfSome
Home Business
5 rules- Signage RulesSignificant
- Cottage Food OperationsLight
- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsLight
- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSome
- Home DaycareLight
Environmental Rules
3 rules- Erosion ControlSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Flood ZonesHeavy
Noise Ordinances
7 rules- Leaf Blower RulesHeavy
- Decibel LimitsSignificant
- Quiet HoursSome
- Construction HoursSignificant
- Barking DogsSome
Rental Property Rules
4 rules- Rental RegistrationSome
- Rent ControlSignificant
- Relocation AssistanceSignificant
- Just Cause EvictionHeavy
Data Centers & Crypto Mining
2 rules- Data Center Zoning & SitingSignificant
- Data Center Noise LimitsSome
Short-Term Rentals
7 rules- Insurance RequirementsSome
- Occupancy LimitsSome
- Short-Term Rental Parking RulesSome
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Night CapsHeavy
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesProperty Maintenance
3 rules- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Property BlightSome
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesSign Regulations
2 rules- Political SignsSome
- Garage Sale SignsLight
Business Licensing & Operations
3 rules- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
1 ruleCannabis Regulations
3 rules- Buffer ZonesSome
- Home CultivationSome
- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
Animal Ordinances
7 rules- Wildlife FeedingSome
- Pet LimitsLight
- BeekeepingSome
- Breed RestrictionsSome
- Dog Leash LawsSome
Special Events & Permits
4 rulesSingle-Use Items
3 rules- Plastic Bag RulesSignificant
- Plastic Straw RulesSome
- Polystyrene Foam RulesSignificant
Public Conduct
1 rule- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
Solar Energy
3 rulesNoise from Specific Sources
2 rulesHotels & Lodging
1 rule- Hotel Worker RetentionSignificant
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Sit-Lie RulesSome
Building Safety
1 rule- Fire Sprinkler RequirementsSignificant
Accessory Structures
6 rulesFire Regulations
4 rules- Wildfire ZonesSome
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Brush ClearanceSignificant
- FireworksHeavy
Historic Preservation
3 rulesFence Regulations
5 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleCurfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
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