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California, CA — the municipal code, in plain language

Local rules on housing, parking, noise, animals, zoning and more — straight from the town's official published code.

Current through Ordinance No. 21-792, enacted November 23, 2021. Official source: https://library.municode.com/ca/california_city

Every town writes its own rules, and California's live in its municipal code — 10 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.

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