Rules for ZIP Code 95051
Santa Clara, CA Β· Santa Clara County
167 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 95051 is governed by the city of Santa Clara, CA, home to about 98% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Santa Clara'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 95051 based on Santa Clara ordinances.
Rental Property Rules
4 rulesShort-Term Rentals
11 rulesHOA Rules
5 rulesFence Regulations
5 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesLandscaping Rules
8 rules- Native PlantsSome
- Rainwater HarvestingSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Artificial TurfFew
- Water RestrictionsLight
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Vending ZonesLight
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
Sign Regulations
5 rules- Political SignsSome
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
- Window SignsSome
- Holiday DisplaysFew
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
Trash & Recycling
10 rules- Recycling RequirementsSome
- Mandatory Organics RecyclingSignificant
- Pickup Rules & SchedulesSome
- Illegal DumpingHeavy
- Bin Placement RulesSome
Fire Regulations
6 rules- Wildfire ZonesSome
- Brush ClearanceSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- FireworksHeavy
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
Solar Energy
2 rulesNoise Ordinances
5 rules- Leaf Blower RulesSome
- Barking DogsSome
- Construction HoursSome
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSignificant
- Quiet HoursSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
- No-Knock RegistrySignificant
Parking Rules
10 rules- EV ChargingSome
- Overnight ParkingSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSome
- Curb Color RulesSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
Home Business
4 rules- Home DaycareSome
- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSome
- Signage RulesSignificant
- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSome
Animal Ordinances
11 rules- Breed RestrictionsLight
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Pet Store RulesSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Dog Leash LawsSome
Accessory Structures
5 rulesCannabis Regulations
1 rule- Home CultivationHeavy
Property Maintenance
3 rulesEnvironmental Rules
4 rulesTree Protection
3 rules- Parkway PlantingSignificant
- Protected Tree SpeciesSignificant
- Heritage & Protected TreesSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
Special Events & Permits
5 rules- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSome
- Sidewalk Dining & CafΓ©sSome
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Outdoor Heater RulesSome
Gambling & Gaming
1 rule- Card Room LicensingHeavy
Public Conduct
8 rules- Public Marijuana UseSome
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
- Loud Party OrdinanceSignificant
- Skateboarding RulesSome
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleLocal Taxes & Fees
1 ruleHomelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rules- Sit-Lie RulesSome
- Encampment SanitationHeavy
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Filming & Production
3 rules- Location PermitsSome
- Street ClosuresSome
- Student FilmingSome
Noise from Specific Sources
1 rule- Generator NoiseSome
Invasive Plant Rules
1 rule- Prohibited SpeciesLight
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rulesDrone Rules
3 rules- Event Drone RestrictionsSignificant
- Park Drone RestrictionsSignificant
- Recreational DronesSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
2 rules- Bike Lane RulesSome
- Shared E-Scooter RulesSignificant
Building Safety
6 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesCurfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Water Use Rules
1 ruleOutdoor Lighting
3 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Data Centers & Crypto Mining
2 rules- Data Center Zoning & SitingSignificant
- Data Center Noise LimitsSome