Rules for ZIP Code 93455
Santa Maria, CA · Santa Barbara County
131 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 93455 is governed by the city of Santa Maria, CA, home to about 55% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Santa Maria's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 93455 also covers:
- unincorporated Santa Barbara County~45% of residents
- Orcutt (community)~39% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
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 93455 based on Santa Maria ordinances.
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
4 rulesPublic Conduct
7 rules- JaywalkingSome
- Public Marijuana UseSignificant
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Loitering RulesSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesLandscaping Rules
8 rules- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- CompostingFew
- Rainwater HarvestingFew
- Native PlantsFew
- Artificial TurfLight
Tree Protection
2 rulesWater Use Rules
2 rulesCannabis Regulations
1 rule- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
Business Licensing & Operations
5 rules- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Erosion ControlSome
- Flood ZonesSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleTrash & Recycling
9 rules- Bin Placement RulesSome
- Recycling RulesSignificant
- Recycling RequirementsSome
- Collection ScheduleSome
- Pickup Rules & SchedulesSome
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleGambling & Gaming
1 rule- Card Room LicensingHeavy
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
- No-Knock RegistrySome
Animal Ordinances
10 rules- Dog Leash LawsSome
- MicrochippingSignificant
- Cat RulesSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Pet LimitsSome
Building Safety
6 rulesFire Regulations
5 rules- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Brush ClearanceSome
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresHeavy
- FireworksSignificant
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSignificant
Rental Property Rules
1 ruleSolar Energy
2 rules- Expedited Solar PermittingLight
- Panel PermitsLight
Property Maintenance
1 rule- Property BlightSignificant
Filming & Production
3 rules- Production NoiseSome
- Street ClosuresSome
- Location PermitsSome
Parking Rules
8 rules- Curb Color RulesSome
- Loading ZonesSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
- EV ChargingLight
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 ruleSign Regulations
3 rules- Window SignsSome
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
- Political SignsSignificant
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleRight to Farm
1 ruleZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleAccessory Structures
6 rulesHome Business
5 rulesNoise Ordinances
5 rulesCurfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewHeavy
- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesMobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSome
Short-Term Rentals
3 rulesFence Regulations
4 rules- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Height LimitsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Neighbor Fence RulesSome
Tobacco & Vaping
1 ruleHistoric Preservation
1 ruleFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
2 rules- Vending ZonesSome
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant