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Municipal Codes

The Foster City Municipal Code and the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Code are a compilation of Foster City’s and EMID’s applicable ordinances (rules, regulations or standards). They are the City and District’s primary codes. Secondary codes include any other codes adopted by reference, e.g., building, fire safety and electrical codes.

Residents can examine the Municipal Code Books at:

Foster City Library, 1001 E. Hillsdale Boulevard
City Clerk’s Office, 610 Foster City Boulevard
County Law Library, 710 Hamilton Street, Redwood City.

Featured May 10, 2012

Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
Starting on April 1, 2012, food vendors in Foster City can no longer use polystyrene-based food service ware.

Construction Operating Hours and Limitations
Operating any tools or equipment used in construction, repair, alteration, demolition or landscape maintenance is within certain hours.

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Additional Resources:

Foster City Municipal Code On-Line

Estero Municipal Improvement District Code On-Line

Code Enforcement
The Foster City Municipal Code regulates property maintenance in the City.

Definition of an Ordinance
An ordinance is: A law or an act of a city, municipality or local governmental agency.