Rules for ZIP Code 95019
Freedom, CA Β· Santa Cruz County
127 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 95019 is governed by the city of Watsonville, CA, home to about 92% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Watsonville'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. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 95019 based on Watsonville ordinances.
Business Licensing & Operations
7 rules- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSome
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSignificant
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
- No-Knock RegistrySome
Parking Rules
7 rules- Loading ZonesSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
- Street Parking LimitsSome
- EV ChargingSome
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Vending ZonesHeavy
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
Public Health Rules
3 rulesCurfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
- Park CurfewSome
Gambling & Gaming
1 rule- Card Room LicensingSignificant
Public Conduct
8 rules- Loud Party OrdinanceSome
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
- Loitering RulesSome
- Public Alcohol UseSome
- Public Marijuana UseLight
Short-Term Rentals
1 rule- Taxes & FeesSome
Animal Ordinances
12 rules- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSignificant
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Exotic PetsSignificant
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSignificant
- BeekeepingSome
Water Use Rules
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
6 rules- Tree TrimmingSome
- Artificial TurfLight
- Water RestrictionsSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- CompostingSome
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleTobacco & Vaping
1 ruleHotels & Lodging
1 ruleNoise Ordinances
3 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
4 rules- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSome
- Sidewalk Dining & CafΓ©sSignificant
Property Maintenance
1 ruleHomelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Encampment SanitationSignificant
Fence Regulations
4 rules- Retaining WallsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Height LimitsSome
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Erosion ControlSome
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
Tree Protection
2 rules- Parkway PlantingSome
- Protected Tree SpeciesSignificant
Fire Regulations
5 rules- FireworksSignificant
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Wildfire ZonesSignificant
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Brush ClearanceSome
Trash & Recycling
7 rules- Illegal DumpingHeavy
- Bin Placement RulesSome
- Mandatory Organics RecyclingSignificant
- Collection ScheduleSome
- Pickup Rules & SchedulesSome
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesRental Property Rules
2 rules- Rent ControlSignificant
- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
Mobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSome
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesAccessory Structures
4 rules- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant
- ADU Rental RestrictionsLight
- ADU RulesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Sign Regulations
5 rules- Garage Sale SignsSignificant
- Political SignsLight
- Window SignsSome
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
- Digital BillboardsHeavy
Drone Rules
1 rule- Park Drone RestrictionsSignificant
Right to Farm
2 rulesHome Business
3 rules- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSignificant
- Home DaycareSignificant
- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSome
Building Safety
6 rulesCannabis Regulations
2 rules- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
- Buffer ZonesSome
Outdoor Lighting
1 ruleSolar Energy
2 rules- Expedited Solar PermittingLight
- Panel PermitsLight
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Outdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesSignificant