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Chico, 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 : Codified Resolution No. 38-26, adopted 5-19-26 and Ordinance No. 2622, adopted 6-2-26. Official source: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chico/latest/overview

Every town writes its own rules, and Chico, California's live in its municipal code — 365 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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