Rules for ZIP Code 95942
Forest Ranch, CA · Butte County
126 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Butte County.
ZIP code 95942 is unincorporated Butte County land, in the community of Forest Ranch: about 100% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 95942 also covers:
- Forest Ranch (community)~33% 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 95942 based on Butte County ordinances.
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleGambling & Gaming
1 rule- Card Room LicensingSignificant
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rules- Sit-Lie RulesSignificant
- Encampment SanitationHeavy
Public Conduct
3 rules- Loitering RulesSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseHeavy
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsLight
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Obstruction RulesSome
- Sidewalk RepairLight
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
Public Health Rules
2 rulesRental Property Rules
1 ruleZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
2 rules- Street Fair RulesSome
- Parade PermitsSignificant
Accessory Structures
5 rules- ADU Impact FeesLight
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesHeavy
- ADU Rental RestrictionsLight
- Garage ConversionsSome
Business Licensing & Operations
4 rules- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentHeavy
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
1 ruleNoise from Specific Sources
1 ruleNoise Ordinances
6 rules- Vehicle NoiseSome
- Aircraft NoiseSome
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSignificant
- Decibel LimitsSome
- Barking DogsSome
Landscaping Rules
4 rules- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Weed OrdinancesLight
- Water RestrictionsSome
- Tree TrimmingSome
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesEnvironmental Rules
6 rules- Vehicle Idling RestrictionsLight
- Erosion ControlSome
- Defensible SpaceSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
Solar Energy
2 rulesShort-Term Rentals
9 rules- Night CapsSome
- Taxes & FeesSome
- Short-Term Rental Parking RulesSome
- Occupancy LimitsSome
- Repeat Violator StrikesSignificant
Trash & Recycling
9 rules- Dumpster RulesSignificant
- Bin Placement RulesSome
- Pickup Rules & SchedulesSome
- Recycling RequirementsSome
- Illegal DumpingHeavy
Fire Regulations
6 rules- Wildfire ZonesSome
- Outdoor BurningSome
- FireworksSome
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Brush ClearanceSome
Right to Farm
2 rulesBuilding Safety
5 rulesProperty Maintenance
2 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Code Violation Reporting
2 rules- Response TimesSome
- Common ViolationsSome
Animal Ordinances
10 rules- BeekeepingSignificant
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Exotic PetsSignificant
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSignificant
- Breed RestrictionsFew
Parking Rules
7 rules- Loading ZonesSome
- Abandoned VehiclesLight
- Street Parking LimitsSome
- Overnight ParkingHeavy
- EV ChargingLight
Fence Regulations
4 rulesSign Regulations
5 rules- Window SignsSome
- Garage Sale SignsLight
- Freeway-Facing SignsSome
- Political SignsLight
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Data Centers & Crypto Mining
2 rules- Data Center Zoning & SitingSignificant
- Data Center Noise LimitsSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
1 ruleHome Business
2 rulesInvasive Plant Rules
2 rules- Prohibited SpeciesLight
- Front Yard GardensSome
Water Use Rules
1 rule- Recycled Water RulesSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesHOA Rules
1 rule- CC&R EnforcementSome
Cannabis Regulations
1 rule- Dispensary ZoningHeavy