Rules for ZIP Code 94538
Fremont, CA · Alameda County
167 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 94538 is governed by the city of Fremont, CA, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Fremont'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 94538 based on Fremont ordinances.
Short-Term Rentals
9 rules- Occupancy LimitsSome
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Primary-Residence-Only RuleSignificant
- Night CapsFew
- Host Presence RuleSome
Rental Property Rules
5 rules- Just Cause EvictionHeavy
- Rent Increase NoticeSignificant
- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
- Rent ControlSome
- Rental RegistrationFew
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rulesHome Business
3 rulesFire Regulations
6 rules- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Wildfire ZonesSome
- Propane StorageSome
- FireworksHeavy
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
Fence Regulations
5 rules- Neighbor Fence RulesFew
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Retaining WallsSome
- Height LimitsSome
Landscaping Rules
7 rules- Artificial TurfLight
- Rainwater HarvestingSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- CompostingSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleAnimal Ordinances
12 rules- MicrochippingSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Cat RulesSome
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSome
- Pet LimitsSome
Filming & Production
3 rules- Street ClosuresSome
- Production NoiseSome
- Location PermitsSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
4 rules- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Tattoo & Body ModificationFew
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
Mobility & Curb Rules
2 rules- Bike Lane RulesSome
- Shared E-Scooter RulesSignificant
Tree Protection
3 rules- Parkway PlantingSignificant
- Heritage & Protected TreesSignificant
- Protected Tree SpeciesSignificant
Public Conduct
5 rules- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Public UrinationSome
- Public Alcohol UseSome
- Loitering RulesSome
- Skateboarding RulesSome
Building Safety
8 rulesLocal Taxes & Fees
1 ruleNoise Ordinances
6 rules- Barking DogsSome
- Vehicle NoiseSome
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome
- Construction HoursSome
- Leaf Blower RulesSignificant
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesInvasive Plant Rules
1 rule- Prohibited SpeciesHeavy
Special Events & Permits
4 rules- Park Event PermitsSome
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSome
- Outdoor Heater RulesSome
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSignificant
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Gambling & Gaming
1 rule- Card Room LicensingHeavy
Right to Farm
1 ruleProperty Maintenance
3 rulesTrash & Recycling
10 rulesDrone Rules
1 rule- Park Drone RestrictionsSignificant
Solar Energy
3 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rules- Density Bonus LawSome
- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
Parking Rules
10 rules- Curb Color RulesSome
- Preferential Parking DistrictsSignificant
- Driveway RulesSome
- RV & Boat ParkingSome
- Loading ZonesSome
Environmental Rules
5 rules- Erosion ControlSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Vehicle Idling RestrictionsSome
- Flood ZonesSome
Outdoor Cooking
2 rules- BBQ & Propane RulesSome
- Smoker RulesSignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
3 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesAccessory Structures
6 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleSign Regulations
4 rules- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Window SignsSome
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
- Political SignsHeavy
Cannabis Regulations
2 rules- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
- Home CultivationHeavy
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesTobacco & Vaping
1 ruleHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant