California Fish & Game Code §3503 to §3516 protect native birds, nests, and eggs, including raptors and migratory species. LA County Title 10.84 layers a wildlife harm and feeding ban for unincorporated areas, with DACC and CDFW enforcement.
California Fish & Game Code §§3503-3516 protect virtually every native bird, prohibiting taking or possessing birds, nests, or eggs without a permit, with stronger protection for raptors (§3503.5) and migratory non-game birds (§3513, mirroring the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act). In unincorporated LA County, LACO Title 10.84 reinforces those rules by banning intentional harm to wildlife, including discharging firearms, poisoning, and certain trapping. Wildlife feeding bans under Title 10.84.010 protect waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds from junk-food dependency. CDFW handles bird-specific enforcement; DACC and the Sheriff handle local wildlife harm calls.
Killing or harassing protected birds, or destroying nests with eggs or chicks, can mean misdemeanor charges under Fish & Game Code §3503 plus federal MBTA exposure. LACO Title 10.84 violations add county citations, fines, and possible criminal referral.
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Altadena, CA
Trimming protected oak trees (≥8 in DBH) requires an Oak Tree Permit if the work enters the protected zone or removes >25% of crown. Street trees in the publ...
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In Altadena's Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, grass and weeds must be kept under 3 inches under LA County Fire Code Title 32 defensible-space rules.
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LA County Fire's Brush Clearance program also functions as the weed-abatement ordinance — vacant and improved lots must keep weeds and grasses cut to under 3...
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Outdoor watering in Altadena (served by Lincoln Avenue Water Co., Las Flores Water Co., Rubio Cañon, and Kinneloa Irrigation District) is limited to 2 days p...
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Oak trees (genus Quercus) with a trunk circumference of 25 inches or more (8-inch diameter at 4.5 ft above grade) are protected — removal, damage, or encroac...
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Commercial filming in Altadena's unincorporated areas requires a permit from FilmLA (the official film office contracted by LA County). Permits cover insuran...
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