Rules for ZIP Code 95340
Merced, CA Β· Merced County
126 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 95340 is governed by the city of Merced, CA, home to about 92% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Merced'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 95340 based on Merced ordinances.
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rules- Encampment SanitationHeavy
- Sit-Lie RulesSome
Building Safety
6 rulesOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesFilming & Production
2 rules- Street ClosuresSome
- Location PermitsSome
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Erosion ControlSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Stormwater ManagementSome
Animal Ordinances
6 rules- Cat RulesSome
- Exotic PetsSignificant
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Breed RestrictionsSome
- Pet LimitsSome
Parking Rules
9 rules- EV ChargingLight
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
- Loading ZonesSome
- Curb Color RulesSome
- Preferential Parking DistrictsSome
Trash & Recycling
10 rules- Collection ScheduleSome
- Pickup Rules & SchedulesSignificant
- Yard Waste CollectionSome
- Mandatory Organics RecyclingSignificant
- Recycling RequirementsSignificant
Public Conduct
8 rules- Public Alcohol UseHeavy
- Loud Party OrdinanceSome
- Loitering RulesLight
- JaywalkingSome
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesSign Regulations
4 rules- Garage Sale SignsSome
- Freeway-Facing SignsSome
- Window SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
Landscaping Rules
5 rules- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Water RestrictionsSignificant
- Artificial TurfFew
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Tree TrimmingSignificant
Short-Term Rentals
1 rule- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Obstruction RulesSome
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
Special Events & Permits
3 rules- Park Event PermitsSome
- Sidewalk Dining & CafΓ©sSome
- Block Party PermitsSignificant
Outdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesLight
Property Maintenance
2 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
5 rules- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
Rental Property Rules
3 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySignificant
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rulesHotels & Lodging
1 ruleCurfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSome
- Park CurfewSignificant
Tree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleCannabis Regulations
2 rules- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
- Buffer ZonesSignificant
Noise Ordinances
1 rule- Barking DogsSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSome
Right to Farm
1 ruleSwimming Pools & Spas
1 ruleHome Business
4 rulesFence Regulations
3 rules- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Height LimitsSome
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
Fire Regulations
4 rules- FireworksHeavy
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
- Propane StorageSome
- Wildfire ZonesSome
Water Use Rules
1 rulePublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Accessory Structures
7 rulesHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleData Centers & Crypto Mining
2 rulesInvasive Plant Rules
1 rule- Prohibited SpeciesLight
Gambling & Gaming
1 rule- Card Room LicensingSignificant
HOA Rules
1 rule- CC&R EnforcementSome