Rules for ZIP Code 94954
Petaluma, CA Β· Sonoma County
154 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 94954 is governed by the city of Petaluma, CA, home to about 88% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Petaluma's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 94954 also covers:
- unincorporated Sonoma County~12% 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. 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 94954 based on Petaluma ordinances.
Animal Ordinances
11 rules- BeekeepingSome
- Wildlife FeedingSome
- Bird ProtectionSome
- Pet Store RulesFew
- Cat RulesSome
Fire Regulations
7 rules- Wildfire ZonesSome
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Propane StorageSome
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
- FireworksHeavy
Trash & Recycling
11 rulesNoise Ordinances
4 rulesOutdoor Lighting
3 rulesBuilding Safety
5 rulesEnvironmental Rules
6 rules- Defensible SpaceSome
- Erosion ControlSignificant
- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Boat Dock PermitsSome
Parking Rules
9 rules- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
- EV ChargingSome
- Street Parking LimitsSome
- Overnight ParkingSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSome
Business Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSignificant
Tree Protection
3 rules- Heritage & Protected TreesSignificant
- Protected Tree SpeciesSome
- Parkway PlantingSome
Home Business
4 rules- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSignificant
- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSome
- Signage RulesSome
- Home DaycareSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesPublic Conduct
8 rules- Loud Party OrdinanceSignificant
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Public Marijuana UseSignificant
- JaywalkingSome
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
Accessory Structures
7 rules- Tiny HomesSome
- ADU Impact FeesFew
- ADU RulesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU Owner OccupancySome
Solar Energy
1 ruleShort-Term Rentals
8 rules- Extended Home ShareSignificant
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Taxes & FeesSome
- Occupancy LimitsSome
- Night CapsSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
1 ruleTobacco & Vaping
1 ruleHOA Rules
1 rule- CC&R EnforcementLight
Invasive Plant Rules
1 ruleMobility & Curb Rules
2 rules- Bike Lane RulesSome
- E-Bike ClassesSome
Sign Regulations
3 rules- Window SignsLight
- Political SignsSome
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
Fence Regulations
4 rules- Retaining WallsSome
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Height LimitsSome
Special Events & Permits
4 rulesNoise from Specific Sources
1 ruleCurfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSome
- Park CurfewSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesProperty Maintenance
2 rulesLandscaping Rules
6 rules- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Native PlantsFew
- Tree TrimmingSome
- Water RestrictionsSome
Drone Rules
1 ruleHotels & Lodging
1 ruleGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleZoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Gambling & Gaming
1 rule- Card Room LicensingSignificant
Cannabis Regulations
2 rules- Buffer ZonesSignificant
- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleRental Property Rules
4 rules- Rent ControlSignificant
- Just Cause EvictionSignificant
- Rent Increase NoticeSome
- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySome
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Rental Inspections
1 rulePublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Filming & Production
3 rules- Location PermitsSome
- Street ClosuresSome
- Production NoiseSome