Tree removal permit rules in Compton, CA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Compton Municipal Code Chapter 24 (Property Maintenance) requires property owners to maintain landscaping. Street trees are city property. Private tree removal may be subject to zoning and property maintenance requirements.
Compton Municipal Code Chapter 24 (Property Maintenance) establishes standards for property upkeep including landscaping maintenance. Property owners must maintain their landscaping in good condition, including trees, shrubs, and lawns. Street trees in the public right-of-way are managed by the city's Public Works Department and may not be removed or significantly trimmed without authorization. The Zoning Code (Chapter 30) may have additional landscaping requirements for new development. Private trees on private property may generally be removed by the owner, but native oak trees may be subject to state protections. Code enforcement actively cites properties with dead trees, overgrown vegetation, and unmaintained landscaping.
Property maintenance violations result in code enforcement notices. Continued non-compliance may result in citations, fines, and potential city-performed abatement at the owner's expense.
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Amplified music and sound devices are regulated in Compton under nuisance and disturbing-the-peace provisions. CA Penal Code 415 applies as a fallback for ex...
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Industrial noise in Compton is regulated under nuisance code and LA County noise control standards. Industrial areas should not exceed 70 dB at any time. Cal...
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Compton adopts LA County animal regulations which discourage feeding of wildlife. CDFW regulations prohibit feeding of certain wildlife species. Attracting c...
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Beekeeping in Compton is regulated under general animal control provisions and California state law. Bee colonies must not constitute a public nuisance. Regi...
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Compton's zoning code (Chapter 30) and adopted LA County Animal Code regulate keeping chickens and livestock. Roosters are restricted. Keeping animals beyond...
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