Rules for ZIP Code 94086
Sunnyvale, CA Β· Santa Clara County
146 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 94086 is governed by the city of Sunnyvale, CA, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Sunnyvale'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 94086 based on Sunnyvale ordinances.
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rulesTrash & Recycling
8 rulesHOA Rules
4 rulesDrone Rules
1 ruleSign Regulations
5 rules- Political SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Window SignsLight
- Garage Sale SignsLight
- Freeway-Facing SignsSome
Fire Regulations
5 rules- Wildfire ZonesSome
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
- FireworksHeavy
- Propane StorageSome
- Brush ClearanceSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesNoise Ordinances
4 rules- Barking DogsSome
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSignificant
- Leaf Blower RulesSome
- Construction HoursSome
Rental Property Rules
3 rules- Rental RegistrationSome
- Rent ControlHeavy
- Just Cause EvictionHeavy
Solar Energy
3 rulesBuilding Safety
9 rulesAnimal Ordinances
13 rules- Wildlife FeedingSignificant
- Pet Store RulesSignificant
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Cat RulesSome
- Bird ProtectionLight
Business Licensing & Operations
3 rules- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySignificant
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Flood ZonesSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Erosion ControlSome
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rules- Density Bonus LawSome
- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
2 rules- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Vending ZonesSome
Public Conduct
7 rules- JaywalkingLight
- Loud Party OrdinanceSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseHeavy
- Loitering RulesLight
- Public Marijuana UseSignificant
Accessory Structures
5 rules- Garage ConversionsSignificant
- ADU RulesSome
- ADU Rental RestrictionsHeavy
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesLandscaping Rules
7 rules- Water RestrictionsSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Rainwater HarvestingSome
- Artificial TurfSignificant
Fence Regulations
4 rulesOutdoor Cooking
1 ruleWater Use Rules
2 rulesHotels & Lodging
1 ruleNoise from Specific Sources
2 rulesLocal Taxes & Fees
1 ruleHomelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Encampment SanitationSignificant
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Special Events & Permits
3 rules- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafΓ©sSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesTree Protection
2 rules- Parkway PlantingSome
- Heritage & Protected TreesSignificant
Property Maintenance
3 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSignificant
- Property BlightSignificant
- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
Short-Term Rentals
6 rules- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Host Presence RuleSignificant
- Host Platform LiabilitySome
- Taxes & FeesSome
- Occupancy LimitsSignificant
Home Business
4 rulesTobacco & Vaping
1 ruleGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Parking Rules
10 rules- Curb Color RulesSome
- Loading ZonesSome
- Preferential Parking DistrictsSignificant
- EV ChargingSome
- Overnight ParkingSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesLight
Data Centers & Crypto Mining
2 rules- Data Center Noise LimitsSignificant
- Data Center Zoning & SitingSignificant
Cannabis Regulations
1 rule- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
Gambling & Gaming
1 rule- Card Room LicensingHeavy