California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 38601

Amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 624.

The legislative body of a city may:

(a)Establish and maintain fire limits.
(b)Regulate building and construction and removal of buildings within the city.

Cite this section

Cal. Gov. Code § 38601 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-4-government-of-cities/division-3-officers/part-2-legislative-body/chapter-10-health-and-safety/article-1-fire-protection/section-38601

Other sections in Article 1 - Fire Protection

§ 38600§ 38601§ 38611

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