CITY – Fremont
Population 208,600; Households: 73,237; Average
Persons Per Household: 2.85; Percent Single Family Housing 70%
CITY TRANSFER TAX -None
POINT OF SALE-None
ORDINANCE – None
SIGN ORDINANCE/RESTRICTIONS - Yes.
For Open House signs: Only 2 signs are permitted per intersection
pointing in opposite directions and not on the same corner. Signs are permitted
from 1:00 - 5:00 on weekends. Signs are not permitted on streets, sidewalks or
medians. Name of the broker or agent must be on the back of the sign; signs
cannot be more than 2'x1.5' with an overall height of 3 feet. For more
information or a copy of the ordinance, call (510) 494-4456.
SPECIAL STUDY ZONE - Yes
SPECIAL DISCLOSURE ISSUES –Certain
areas within the city of Fremont are designated as historic areas and may be
subject to review by the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB).
Some restrictions may apply as to exterior renovation or demolition of
buildings with this designation. For more information contact the Planning
Department at 494-4440.
CITY TAXES, BONDS, OR ASSESSMENTS – There
are some city assessments that are determined by assessor’s parcel number.
These may include, but are not limited to lighting and landscaping assessment,
fire assessment, Emergency medical service assessment, clean water assessment,
etc… To check on the specific assessments for a property, call-494-4793.
RENT CONTROL - None. However, Fremont does
have a Residential Rent Increase Dispute Resolution. Notice of rent increase
shall be a 60 day notice, in writing. There is a very specific process that must
be followed. For more information and a copy of the ordinance, contact the
City of Fremont Housing Department, (510) 494-4500.
LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITY - On multi-unit
buildings of 10 units or more that have an inner hallway, buildings need to be
retrofitted with a sprinkler system. (City Ordinance 2140)
ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES
ALL
PHONE NUMBERS ARE (510) AREA CODE.
PLANS & PERMITS 494-4460
POLICE DEPARTMENT 790-6800
BUILDING INSPECTIONS 494-4400
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION 494-4430
FIRE DEPARTMENT 494-4285
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 494-4740
HOUSING DEPARTMENT 494-4500
PLANNING DEPARTMENT 494-4440
PGE – 1-800-743-5000
FREMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 657-2350
