Rules for ZIP Code 94037
Montara, CA · San Mateo County
120 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from San Mateo County.
ZIP code 94037 is unincorporated San Mateo County land, in the community of Montara: about 100% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 94037 also covers:
- Montara (community)~85% 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. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 94037 based on San Mateo County ordinances.
Environmental Rules
5 rules- Coastal DevelopmentSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Erosion ControlSome
- Flood ZonesSome
Property Maintenance
2 rulesBuilding Safety
2 rulesShort-Term Rentals
4 rulesCannabis Regulations
3 rules- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
- Buffer ZonesSignificant
- Home CultivationSome
Solar Energy
2 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySome
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Rental Property Rules
5 rules- Just Cause EvictionHeavy
- Rent Increase NoticeSome
- Repairs & HabitabilitySignificant
- Rental RegistrationSome
- Rent ControlSome
Fence Regulations
4 rules- Fence Permit RequirementsSignificant
- Material RestrictionsSome
- Neighbor Fence RulesSome
- Height LimitsSome
Parking Rules
8 rulesMobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesLight
Special Events & Permits
2 rulesAnimal Ordinances
10 rules- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSignificant
- Bird ProtectionSignificant
- Pet Store RulesSome
- Pet LimitsSome
- Cat RulesSome
Trash & Recycling
7 rulesPublic Conduct
4 rules- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Loud Party OrdinanceSignificant
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Loitering RulesSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
2 rulesOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesLocal Taxes & Fees
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
7 rulesNoise Ordinances
6 rules- Quiet HoursSome
- Leaf Blower RulesHeavy
- Barking DogsSome
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSignificant
- Construction HoursSome
Sign Regulations
1 rule- Window SignsSome
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesFire Regulations
4 rules- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Brush ClearanceSome
- Wildfire ZonesSome
- FireworksHeavy
Business Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSome
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
Public Health Rules
3 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rulesHome Business
2 rules- Home DaycareSignificant
- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSome
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Accessory Structures
6 rules- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant
- ADU Impact FeesSome
- ADU Rental RestrictionsSignificant
- ADU RulesSome
- Garage ConversionsFew
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleFilming & Production
1 rule- Location PermitsSome
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Encampment SanitationSignificant
Right to Farm
1 ruleTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleWater Use Rules
1 ruleTobacco & Vaping
1 ruleImmigration Policy
1 rule- Sanctuary Policy PreemptionSignificant