Rules for ZIP Code 94401
San Mateo, CA · San Mateo County
33 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 94401 is governed by the city of San Mateo, CA, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from San Mateo'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 94401 based on San Mateo ordinances.
Rental Property Rules
3 rulesLandscaping Rules
5 rules- Tree TrimmingSome
- Water RestrictionsSome
- Rainwater HarvestingSome
- Artificial TurfSome
- Native PlantsSome
Data Centers & Crypto Mining
2 rulesShort-Term Rentals
2 rulesParking Rules
4 rules- Street Parking LimitsSome
- Abandoned VehiclesHeavy
- Overnight ParkingSome
- EV ChargingSome
Animal Ordinances
2 rules- Exotic PetsSignificant
- Wildlife FeedingSome
Fence Regulations
1 ruleHome Business
1 rule- Home DaycareSignificant
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
2 rules- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Vending ZonesSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
1 ruleSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesFire Regulations
2 rules- Brush ClearanceSome
- Wildfire ZonesSome
Cannabis Regulations
1 rule- Home CultivationSignificant
Noise Ordinances
1 ruleSolar Energy
1 rule- HOA RestrictionsSignificant
Property Maintenance
1 ruleSign Regulations
1 rule- Political SignsSome