Rules for ZIP Code 94502
Alameda, CA Β· Alameda County
138 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 94502 is governed by the city of Alameda, CA, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Alameda'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 94502 based on Alameda ordinances.
Short-Term Rentals
3 rulesTrash & Recycling
10 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSome
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSignificant
- PawnbrokersSome
Water Use Rules
1 ruleSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Obstruction RulesSome
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk RepairSome
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleSign Regulations
5 rules- Window SignsSome
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
- Garage Sale SignsLight
- Digital BillboardsHeavy
- Political SignsLight
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesNoise from Specific Sources
4 rulesParking Rules
10 rulesAnimal Ordinances
11 rules- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Pet Groomer RulesSignificant
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterLight
- Pet LimitsSome
- Wildlife FeedingHeavy
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Vending ZonesSignificant
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleEnvironmental Rules
5 rulesTree Protection
3 rules- Heritage & Protected TreesSignificant
- Parkway PlantingSome
- Protected Tree SpeciesSignificant
Filming & Production
4 rules- Location PermitsSome
- Production NoiseSome
- Street ClosuresSome
- Student FilmingSome
Building Safety
6 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
1 rule- Parade PermitsSignificant
Noise Ordinances
6 rulesLandscaping Rules
7 rules- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Tree TrimmingSome
- Rainwater HarvestingLight
- Water RestrictionsSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Rental Property Rules
5 rules- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
- Rent Increase NoticeSome
- Rent ControlSignificant
- Just Cause EvictionSignificant
- Rental RegistrationSome
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rulePublic Conduct
5 rules- Public Marijuana UseSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseHeavy
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Loitering RulesSome
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
Fence Regulations
3 rules- Fence Permit RequirementsSignificant
- Height LimitsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesAccessory Structures
6 rulesHome Business
4 rules- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSome
- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSome
- Home DaycareFew
- Signage RulesSignificant
Data Centers & Crypto Mining
2 rulesOutdoor Cooking
1 ruleTobacco & Vaping
1 ruleSoliciting & Door-to-Door
1 rule- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Property Maintenance
2 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Gambling & Gaming
1 rule- Card Room LicensingHeavy
Fire Regulations
2 rules- FireworksHeavy
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleInvasive Plant Rules
1 rule- Prohibited SpeciesLight
Right to Farm
1 ruleMobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSome
Cannabis Regulations
1 rule- Dispensary ZoningSignificant