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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title B — REGULATIONS›Division B14 — PARKS AND RECREATION›Chapter II — RESOURCE PROTECTION

Santa Clara County Municipal Code Art. 2 Dumping; Littering; Cleanliness

Santa Clara County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Clara County

Cite as: Santa Clara County Municipal Code Article 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. B14-22.1. - Disposal of garbage, rubbish.

(a) No person shall leave bottles, broken glass, ashes, wastepaper, or other rubbish in any Park Area except in a receptacle designated for such purpose.

(b) No person shall leave, dump, or cause to be dumped any garbage in a receptacle not designated for such purpose or not authorized for such use by the Director.

(c) No person shall leave, dump, or cause to be dumped any waste matter, garbage, dirt, rocks, vegetation, or other rubbish in or upon any Park Property without the written permission of the Director.

(d) The Director may designate Park Areas where possession of any glass container is prohibited or limited. Notice of such requirements or restrictions will be conspicuously posted or otherwise provided. No person shall violate such requirements or restrictions or any applicable laws.

(e) A person violating Subsection (c) of this Section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. NS-702.93, 1-9-18)

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Sec. B14-22.2. - General cleanliness of campsites and picnic sites.

Each person shall keep campsites and picnic sites clean and free from rubbish and litter of any kind at all times.

(Ord. No. NS-702.93, 1-9-18)

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Sec. B14-22.3. - Washing and bathing.

Except at places designated by the Director for such purposes, no person shall bathe, nor shall any person wash clothing or cooking utensils, in any Park Area.

(Ord. No. NS-702.93, 1-9-18)

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