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Weed and vegetation control is enforced under Pomona's nuisance and property maintenance codes. Overgrown weeds constitute a fire hazard and nuisance violation. Code Compliance handles…
Pomona is served by multiple water providers following MWELO requirements. New landscapes over 500 sq ft must meet Maximum Applied Water Allowance calculations. CA Gov Code Section…
Pomona encourages water-efficient landscaping under MWELO. Native and drought-tolerant plants are promoted. CA law prohibits cities from banning drought-tolerant landscaping.
Rainwater harvesting is legal and encouraged in California. No Pomona-specific restrictions exist. CA law allows residential rainwater collection without a permit for non-potable uses.
Pomona regulates tree trimming under its Tree Preservation Program and Street Tree Policy Manual. Trees in historic districts require a Certificate of Appropriateness before trimming…
Pomona Code Compliance enforces vegetation maintenance. Tall, dead, diseased, or overgrown vegetation is prohibited year-round. Failure to maintain property may result in abatement and…
Artificial turf is permitted in Pomona as a water-saving alternative. CA law prohibits cities from requiring natural grass. MWELO encourages low-water landscaping options including…
Pomona has a Tree Preservation Program protecting significant trees including oak trees. Removal of protected trees requires an Oak Tree Permit or Minor Certificate of Appropriateness…
LA County Code Title 12.84 and California SB-1383 require all residents and businesses to separate organic waste from trash, either through curbside green-bin service or backyard…
Above-ground pools in Pomona must meet the same CA Building Code barrier and safety requirements as in-ground pools. A building permit is required for permanent installations.
Swimming pool construction in Pomona requires a building permit from Building and Safety. Plans must comply with 2022 California Building Codes. Inspections are required at multiple…
Hot tubs and spas in Pomona must comply with CA Building Code barrier requirements. Covers may serve as one of the required safety features. Electrical work requires a separate permit.
Per CA Swimming Pool Safety Act (H&S Code 115920-115929), pools require 60-inch barriers with self-closing/self-latching gates. At least one additional safety feature required: pool…
Pomona pools must comply with CA Swimming Pool Safety Act and Virginia Graeme Baker Act for drain covers. Two compliant barriers must be installed, inspected, and approved before…
Pomona Ordinance No. 4342 (adopted February 2024) requires an STR permit for all short-term rentals. Only fee owners who have resided in the property for at least 60 days may apply…
Pomona STR operators must maintain all required permits and licenses, including business license tax and liability coverage. Permit is non-transferable and does not run with the land.
Pomona STR ordinance limits occupancy and prohibits events or assemblies unrelated to lodging. Pool-only rentals and commercial functions are explicitly banned.
Pomona requires an STR license under Ordinance No. 4342. Only fee owners who have lived in the home 60+ days may apply. Hosted stays only. R-1 zones are completely prohibited…
STR operators must provide a 24-hour emergency contact who will respond on-site within 30 minutes to noise or conduct complaints. Events, parties, and assemblies are explicitly…
STR guests may only use designated legal on-site parking spaces. The number of vehicles cannot exceed the number of designated parking spaces at the property.
Pomona requires a 30-day minimum stay for all short-term rentals under Ordinance No. 4342. Nightly and weekend rentals are not permitted. This effectively functions as a prohibition on…
Pomona charges a 12% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all short-term rental income. Operators must register with the city and remit TOT payments. The annual STR permit fee is $914.
In unincorporated Los Angeles County, the short-term rental host need not be physically onsite, but the property must be the host's primary residence and unhosted stays are capped at…
Unincorporated Los Angeles County limits short-term rentals to the host's primary residence under Title 22.140.290, defined as the dwelling occupied by the host for at least six months…
Unlike Los Angeles City, unincorporated Los Angeles County offers no extended home-share permit. Title 22.140.290 caps unhosted rentals at 30 nights per year with no path to lift that…
Title 22.140.290(I) establishes a three-strikes rule: any host receiving three citations within a 12-month period for short-term rental violations in unincorporated Los Angeles County…
Hosting platforms operating in unincorporated Los Angeles County must display the County permit number on every listing, verify validity, and remove unpermitted listings on County…
Pomona regulates industrial noise through Chapter 18, Article VII (Noise and Vibration Control) and the Zoning and Development Code Table 30-469 which sets noise standards by land use…
Pomona City Code Chapter 18, Article VII (Noise and Vibration Control) establishes exterior noise standards measured in dBA. Residential zones have a daytime limit of 60 dBA (7 AM-10…
Pomona City Code Section 18-312 prohibits music or any sound that is plainly audible more than 50 feet from its source between 10 PM and 7 AM, and audible from 150 feet between 7 AM…
Pomona enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under Chapter 18, Article VII. During quiet hours, stricter noise limits of 50 dBA apply in residential zones, and sound must not be…
Pomona City Code Chapter 6 (Animals) makes it unlawful to keep any dog or animal that by frequent or habitual barking, howling, or yelping disturbs the neighborhood. Animal noise also…
Pomona does not have a local aircraft noise ordinance. Aircraft noise is regulated at the federal level by the FAA. The nearest major airport is Ontario International Airport (ONT)…
Pomona City Code restricts construction noise to weekdays and Saturdays 7 AM-8 PM. No construction is permitted on Sundays or federal holidays. Construction noise is subject to…
Pomona prohibits amplified music audible beyond 50 ft between 10 PM and 7 AM, and beyond 150 ft during daytime hours. Citations filed with the LA County District Attorney.
Leaf blowers in Pomona fall under the general construction/maintenance noise exemption. Permitted 7 AM-8 PM weekdays and Saturdays; prohibited Sundays and federal holidays. CA AB 1346…
Pomona allows up to 24 chickens on residential property but roosters are prohibited. Swine, dangerous reptiles, bees, male goats, and exotic animals without permits are banned within…
Pomona does not have a specific wildlife feeding ordinance. Nuisance conditions from wildlife attractants may be enforced under general nuisance provisions of the municipal code…
Pomona does not have breed-specific legislation. CA Food & Agricultural Code Section 31683 generally preempts local breed bans. Dangerous dog laws focus on individual animal behavior…
Pomona follows LA County leash requirements. Dogs must be on a leash not exceeding 6 ft when on public property. All dogs and cats must be licensed. Animal services provided by Inland…
Pomona City Code Chapter 6 (Animals) regulates beekeeping within city limits. Beekeeping is permitted in certain zones with restrictions on hive placement, number of colonies, and…
Exotic pet ownership in Pomona is governed by California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations (Title 14, Section 671) and Pomona City Code Chapter 6. Most exotic animals…
LA County Title 10.20.355 requires microchipping for all dogs and cats released from shelters and, by recent expansion, for any dog or cat receiving a county license. DACC scans every…
LA County Title 10.92 prohibits retail pet stores in unincorporated areas from selling dogs or cats unless sourced from shelters or registered nonprofit rescues. The 2017 county rule…
LA County Title 10.20.220 caps three dogs and five cats at unincorporated single-family lots without a kennel permit. DACC and the Sheriff investigate hoarding cases as cruelty under…
LA County Title 10.32 covers cat care and Title 10.20.060 mandates rabies vaccination for cats over four months. DACC supports trap-neuter-return for managed feral colonies; outdoor…
LA County Title 10.20.350 requires all dogs and cats over four months in unincorporated areas to be spayed or neutered, with narrow exceptions for licensed breeders, show animals, and…
DACC's 2017 Coyote Management Plan emphasizes coexistence, hazing, and attractant removal over lethal control. LACO Title 10.84.010 bans intentional feeding of coyotes and other…
LA County Title 10.20.220 caps unincorporated single-family residences at three dogs over four months and five cats without a kennel or cattery permit. Higher counts require DACC…
Pet groomers in unincorporated LA County must hold a Department of Public Health animal-facility permit under LACO Title 11 and a Title 7.62 business license. Mobile groomers face the…
LA County Title 22.140.220 lets veterinary clinics operate by right in commercial zones C-1, C-2, and C-3, with conditions covering noise, kenneling overnight, and outdoor runs…
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…
Pomona enforces vegetation clearance under CA PRC Section 4291. Properties in fire hazard severity zones must maintain 100 ft of defensible space. Zone 1 (0-30 ft) lean/clean/green…
Portions of northern Pomona near the foothills are in or near fire hazard severity zones. CalFire maps designate State Responsibility Areas. Defensible space requirements apply per CA…
All fireworks are illegal in the City of Pomona, including 'safe and sane' fireworks. Pomona enforces a total ban on the possession, sale, and use of fireworks within city limits.
Open burning is prohibited in Pomona under the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 444 and the California Fire Code adopted in Chapter 22. Recreational fire pits…
Recreational fires in Pomona must comply with LA County Fire Code and South Coast AQMD regulations. Open burning requires AQMD permits. Spare-the-air day restrictions apply throughout…
LA County Fire Code Title 32 §6101 governs propane storage. Residential cylinders aggregating 10 gallons or less are exempt; aggregate quantities above 25 gallons require a LACoFD…
Pomona Zoning and Development Code requires block wall/fencing plans showing materials and heights be approved by the Planning Division. A 6-ft decorative masonry wall is required at…
Fence construction in Pomona requires submission of site plans, section drawings, and elevations to the Planning Division for approval. Plans must be consistent with the grading plan.
The Pomona Zoning and Development Code (effective July 2024) regulates fence and wall heights. Front yard fences are generally limited to 42 inches; side and rear yard fences may be up…
Pomona follows CA Civil Code Section 841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act) requiring shared cost for boundary fences. Spite fences exceeding 10 ft are a private nuisance under CA Civil Code…
Retaining walls in Pomona require engineering plans and Planning Division approval. Height and material must be depicted in section drawings. Retaining walls along property boundaries…
Pool barriers in Pomona must meet CA Building Code Title 24 Chapter 31 requirements: 60-inch minimum height, self-closing/self-latching gates, plus at least one additional safety…
California's Cottage Food Law (AB 1616/AB 1144) allows sale of approved non-hazardous food from home kitchens. Class A (direct sale) and Class B (indirect sale) permits available…
Pomona regulates home occupations through the Zoning and Development Code. A business license and zoning clearance are required. Home businesses must not generate traffic, noise, or…
Home businesses in Pomona generally cannot display exterior signage. Pomona Zoning Code regulates sign locations and prohibits posting signs on public poles. Ordinance No. 4357 updated…
Home occupations in Pomona must not generate customer traffic inconsistent with the residential character of the neighborhood. Deliveries and customer visits are limited by the zoning…
Small family daycare homes (up to 8 children) are allowed by right in residential zones under CA Health & Safety Code Section 1597.45. Large family daycare (9-14 children) requires a…
Pomona regulates street parking under its municipal code. Vehicles parked on public streets for more than 72 hours may be cited as abandoned under CA Vehicle Code Section 22651…
Pomona requires parking on improved surfaces only. Parking on unpaved surfaces is prohibited. The zoning code regulates residential driveway standards and prohibits front-yard parking…
Pomona restricts RV and boat parking on public streets and private property. Vehicles must be on improved surfaces. Extended street parking beyond 72 hours may result in towing.
Pomona enforces general street parking rules under Chapter 58. Vehicles may not remain parked in one location for more than 72 hours per California Vehicle Code. Large vehicles face a…
Pomona follows CA building code requirements for EV charging readiness in new construction. AB 2097 prohibits parking minimums near major transit stops. EV charger installations…
Pomona restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential areas under the zoning code and Chapter 58. Large commercial vehicles are subject to the 4-hour street parking limit under…
Pomona City Code prohibits the open storage of junk, abandoned, or inoperable vehicles on private and public property. Vehicles left on public streets for extended periods are subject…
Only the LA County Department of Public Works may paint or alter colored curbs on county-maintained streets in unincorporated areas. Title 17.04 and the California Vehicle Code define…
On county-maintained streets in unincorporated Los Angeles County, yellow curbs mark commercial loading zones reserved for vehicles actively loading goods, typically 7am to 6pm Monday…
LA County Code Title 16.04 lets unincorporated neighborhoods petition for Preferential Parking Districts that reserve curb space for residents holding annual permits. Non-permit…
LA County Code Title 17.04.660 restricts oversized vehicles including RVs, trailers, and large trucks over 22 feet long or 7 feet tall from parking on county-maintained streets in…
California Civil Code §4745 and §1947.6 give condo owners and tenants the right to install electric vehicle charging stations in their assigned parking spaces. LA County building code…
The Pomona Zoning and Development Code regulates accessory structures including sheds. Structures under 120 square feet may be exempt from building permits but must comply with setback…
Pomona allows garage conversions to ADUs under Ordinance No. 4281 and state law. Converted garages don't require replacement parking. The residential use of garages is regulated under…
Tiny homes in Pomona are regulated as ADUs if permanent. CA Gov Code Section 65852.2 allows ADUs up to 1,200 sq ft. Tiny homes on wheels may be classified as RVs and subject to parking…
Pomona regulates ADUs under Zoning Code Section 830.A and Ordinance No. 4281. Detached ADUs up to 1,200 sq ft are allowed. No minimum lot size. Height up to 16 ft detached, 25 ft…
Carport construction in Pomona requires a building permit and must comply with the Zoning and Development Code setback requirements. Carports cannot encroach into required setback…
Solar panel installation in Pomona requires a building permit. New construction must include solar per 2022 CA Title 24 energy code. Historic sites require a Minor Certificate of…
CA Civil Code Section 714 (Solar Rights Act) prohibits HOAs from effectively banning solar installations. HOAs may set reasonable aesthetic requirements but cannot increase costs by…
California Government Code §65850.5 and LA County Code Title 22.140.500 require expedited solar permitting for residential rooftop systems under 38.4 kilowatts. LA County uses…
California Government Code §65852.27 lets farmers install ground-mounted solar serving on-site agricultural operations as ministerial accessory uses. LA County Code Title 22.140.500…
California SB-43 created the Green Tariff Shared Renewables program letting LA County renters and shaded-roof homeowners subscribe to community solar shares without on-site panels. LA…
Pomona adopted Ordinance No. 4359 (effective Jan 1, 2026) capping rent increases at 5% per year with one increase per 12-month period. Stricter than AB 1482 when CPI exceeds 0%…
Pomona Ordinance No. 4359 requires just cause for eviction: at-fault (nonpayment, breach, nuisance) or no-fault (owner move-in, withdrawal). No-fault evictions require relocation…
Pomona eliminated its rent registry program in the 2025 ordinance update. Landlords are no longer required to submit rent roll data or register units. Unlawful detainer filings must…
Los Angeles County's Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protections Ordinance requires landlords in unincorporated areas to pay tiered relocation assistance to households evicted for…
Cash-for-keys deals in unincorporated LA County are regulated under the RSTPO buyout provisions. Landlords must serve a written disclosure, allow a cooling-off rescission period, and…
Under LA County's RSTPO, landlords in unincorporated areas may end a tenancy without tenant fault only for owner move-in, Ellis Act withdrawal, demolition or permanent removal…
RSTPO landlords in unincorporated LA County may pass through approved capital improvement, utility, and registration costs only with DCBA approval. Capital improvements are split 50/50…
LA County Ordinance 2021-0040, codified at Title 8.59, prohibits landlords in unincorporated areas from harassing tenants through threats, coercion, intimidation, utility shutoffs, or…
The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) administers federal Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers across LA County. Landlords accepting vouchers must pass HQS…
California Government Code §12955 bans housing discrimination based on a tenant's lawful source of income, including Section 8 vouchers and other rental subsidies. LA County Title 8.42…
California Civil Code §1950.5, amended by AB-12 effective July 2024, caps residential security deposits at one month's rent statewide. Los Angeles County does not add a local cap…
California evictions run through the unlawful detainer process. Under Code of Civil Procedure § 1161, nonpayment requires a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit (excluding weekends and…
California landlords must keep rentals fit to live in. Civil Code §§ 1941 and 1941.1, reinforced by Green v. Superior Court, imply a warranty of habitability covering plumbing, heat…
California Civil Code § 1954 limits when a landlord may enter a rented home. Except in emergencies, abandonment, or with tenant consent, the landlord must give reasonable written…
California sets no fixed dollar or percentage cap on rent late fees, but a late fee in a residential lease is treated as liquidated damages. Under Civil Code § 1671, such a fee is…
To end a California month-to-month tenancy, a tenant gives 30 days' written notice. A landlord gives 30 days if the tenant has lived there under a year, or 60 days if a year or more…
California requires written notice before raising a month-to-month tenant's rent. Under Civ. Code § 827, increases of 10% or less in 12 months need 30 days' notice; increases above 10%…
California adverse possession requires five years of continuous, open, hostile possession AND payment of all property taxes during that period under Code of Civil Procedure § 325. A…
Pomona has no cryptocurrency-mining ordinance. A commercial mining operation is treated as an industrial data-processing use - sited in the M, M-1, or C-IND districts and bound by the…
Pomona's noise ordinance, City Code Sec. 18-311, caps exterior sound at the receiving property line by zone: single-family homes 60 dB(A) day and 50 dB(A) night; commercial 65/60…
Pomona has no data-center ordinance, but its Zoning Ordinance lists "data processing" as a by-right permitted use in the "M" Special Industrial Zone. Data centers also fit the M-1…
Los Angeles County has not adopted a moratorium, cap, or ban on data centers. On April 14, 2026 the Board of Supervisors declined a full moratorium and instead approved a study of…
Pomona requires vacant/abandoned property registration under the Property Registration Program. Registration is $472.15/year per parcel with annual CPI increases. Failure to register…
Pomona is in the Inland Valley of Southern California and does not receive snow. No snow removal ordinance exists. Sidewalk maintenance is required for general cleanliness and safety.
Pomona regulates garage sales through its business license and zoning code provisions. Signs on public poles are prohibited. Property must be maintained during and after sales.
Pomona waste collection by Athens Services. Bins must be at curb by 6 AM on collection day and removed within 12 hours. Three-bin system: black (trash), blue (recycling), green…
Pomona enforces property blight standards through Code Compliance. Violations include junk storage, broken windows, damaged screens, graffiti, and general dilapidation. Enforcement…
Garage sales in Pomona should be conducted during reasonable daytime hours. Noise from sales activities must comply with the noise ordinance (Chapter 18, Article VII).
Frequent garage sales in Pomona may be treated as an unpermitted business requiring a business license. Excessive sales may trigger Code Compliance enforcement.
Garage sales in Pomona are regulated through the municipal code. Signs on public property are prohibited. Sales must not create nuisance conditions or obstruct public right-of-way.
Pomona residents can post No Soliciting signs. Solicitors who ignore posted signs may be cited. The Pomona Police Department handles complaints at 909-622-1241.
Pomona regulates commercial solicitation through its business license requirements. Door-to-door solicitors must obtain proper business permits. Violations handled by Pomona Police…
Pomona parks are subject to posted hours of operation. Parks generally close at dusk or posted closing time. Persons in parks after closing may be cited for trespassing.
Pomona's curfew starts at 10 p.m. on weeknights but not until 11:59 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, the most permissive weekend start in the area, running to 6 a.m. Penalties reach…
Pomona's Tree Preservation Program requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before removing character-defining landscaping on historic sites. Street tree removal is managed by the…
The City of Pomona evaluates and removes dead/diseased street trees yearly and replants new trees in historic districts. Private tree replacement on historic sites may require Planning…
Pomona protects specimen (heritage) trees in historic districts. All clearance work on mature significant trees must comply with ISA and Utility Arborists Association pruning standards.
LA County Code Title 22.174 (formerly 22.56.2050) protects native oaks with eight inches or larger trunk diameter at breast height. An Oak Tree Permit from Regional Planning is…
LA County Public Works requires a no-fee permit before planting, removing, or pruning any tree in the parkway strip between sidewalk and curb. Approved species follow the LA County…
The LA County Community Forest Management Plan and OurCounty Sustainability Plan target a 50 percent canopy increase in low-canopy unincorporated communities by 2045. DPW, Parks, and…
Los Angeles County protects significant trees in unincorporated areas through its Oak Tree Ordinance (Title 22, Chapter 22.174) and related regulations. The ordinance requires permits…
Pomona prohibits posting signs on public poles. Garage sale signs on private property are generally allowed during the sale period. Temporary signs must be removed promptly after the…
Political signs in Pomona are protected by the First Amendment and CA Elections Code. Temporary political signs are permitted on private property during election periods without a…
Holiday displays on private residential property in Pomona are generally allowed. No specific restrictions on duration beyond general temporary sign regulations.
Title 22.140.430 of the LA County Code prohibits digital and electronic message-center billboards in all residential zones of unincorporated areas, allowing them in commercial and…
Title 22.140.430 of the LA County Code limits window signs in commercial buildings of unincorporated areas to 25 percent of the window's glass area, bans flashing or animated displays…
Off-site signs visible from interstate and primary highways in unincorporated Los Angeles County are governed by the California Outdoor Advertising Act under Business and Professions…
Pomona setbacks vary by zone. M-1 zones require 60 ft front yard on major streets, 20 ft on others, 10 ft side, 20 ft rear. M-1 abutting R-1 requires 60 ft building setback plus 20 ft…
Pomona's lot coverage ratios limit building footprint to prevent overcrowding. Specific ratios vary by zoning district and are established in the Zoning and Development Code (Sec…
Pomona residential zones have a 35-ft height limit. The M-1 industrial zone allows up to 75 ft. Height is measured per the Zoning and Development Code (effective July 31, 2024).
Portions of Pomona fall within FEMA-designated flood zones, primarily along drainage channels. The city participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and requires…
Pomona requires grading permits for earthwork exceeding thresholds. Block wall and fencing plans must be consistent with the grading plan. Drainage must be directed away from…
Pomona is an inland city approximately 30 miles from the coast. Coastal development regulations and the California Coastal Commission do not apply.
Pomona requires erosion control plans for grading and construction projects. BMPs must be implemented during rainy season. Projects must comply with the LA County NPDES permit…
Pomona enforces stormwater management under the LA County MS4 permit and NPDES requirements. Construction projects must implement BMPs. The city participates in the San Gabriel River…
Properties in mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones must maintain 100 feet of defensible space under California PRC §4291 and LACo Fire Code Title 32 §4906, with annual LACoFD…
California Code of Regulations Title 13 §2485 caps heavy-duty diesel idling at five minutes statewide, enforced across LA County by CARB and SCAQMD Rule 1102. LA County's fleet…
California AB-1346 bans the sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers and other small off-road engines under 25 horsepower starting 2024, applying countywide. LA County does not have a…
Los Angeles County adopted its OurCounty Sustainability Plan in 2019 with binding climate targets, paired with a Climate Vulnerability Assessment guiding adaptation. The Chief…
Los Angeles County's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy at LA County Code Title 2.205 directs all departments to prioritize recycled-content, energy-efficient, and…
LA County Public Works runs cool pavement pilots in unincorporated communities like Pacoima-adjacent areas to lower surface temperatures during heat waves. The reflective coatings…
LA County Code Title 31 Green Building Standards and Title 26 Building Code adopt CALGreen Title 24 Part 11 baseline requiring cool roofing on new construction and major reroofs in…
The OurCounty Sustainability Plan and Climate Vulnerability Assessment identify Heat Equity Zones, where LA County deploys cool roofs, cool pavement, tree canopy, and cooling-center…
Los Angeles County enforces shoreline management regulations for its extensive coastline and waterways in unincorporated areas. Development within the coastal zone requires compliance…
Pomona does not have a specific dark-sky ordinance. General light nuisance provisions in the municipal code may apply. Outdoor lighting for new development is reviewed through the…
Light trespass in Pomona may be addressed under general nuisance provisions. New development projects undergo lighting review by the Planning Division to prevent impacts on adjacent…
Title 22.140.385 of the LA County Code limits billboard illumination in unincorporated areas to 0.3 foot-candles above ambient measured at the property line, requires full cutoff…
Title 22.140.385 of the LA County Code requires residential and commercial security lighting in unincorporated areas to use full cutoff shields aimed downward, capping property-line…
Title 22.140.385 of the LA County Code exempts seasonal holiday lighting from outdoor-lighting brightness, shielding, and dark-sky rules between November 1 and January 15 each year…
Athens Services provides weekly residential collection in Pomona starting at 6 AM Monday-Friday. Three-bin system for trash, recycling, and organics. Yard and food waste go in the…
Pomona requires residential recycling in blue bins per SB 1383 organics diversion and AB 341 mandatory recycling. Athens Services handles collection. Tire recycling events are offered…
Pomona provides curbside bulky item pickup through Athens Services by appointment. Maximum 4 large items (2 metal, 2 non-metal) plus up to 10 bundles of wood/limbs/carpet. No hazardous…
Bins must be placed at the curb by 6 AM on collection day and removed from the street or alleys within 12 hours after collection. Bins should not block sidewalks or public right-of-way.
California SB-1383 and LA County Code Title 12.84 require all residents and businesses in unincorporated areas to separate organic waste including food scraps, food-soiled paper, and…
LA County Code Title 12.84 governs valet-trash and door-to-door collection programs at apartment and condo buildings in unincorporated areas. Buildings must use a franchise hauler…
LA County Public Works coordinates franchise haulers including Athens Services, Republic Services, and Waste Management to slide trash, recycling, and organics pickup one day later for…
Mobile food operations in Pomona require an LA County Department of Public Health permit, city business license, and must pass inspection. Letter Grade and certification sticker must…
Pomona regulates sidewalk vending under Chapter 30, Article X. Stationary vendors may operate 7 AM-12 AM only. Vendors are prohibited in parks, the 8-block downtown area, and near the…
Under CA Prop 64, Pomona residents 21+ may grow up to 6 marijuana plants in areas locked and not visible to the public. Landlords may ban cultivation. Medical patients may grow 6…
Pomona allows commercial cannabis under Chapter 68 and the CCPP Overlay District (Ordinance No. 4273). Maximum 8 permits: 2 retail, 2 microbusiness, 4…
Commercial cannabis activity has historically been prohibited in unincorporated LA County under Title 22.140.220, but Title 22 amendments adopted alongside the 2022 Equity Program will…
LA County's Cannabis Equity Program, run by the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs under Ordinance 2022-0023, gives priority licensing, fee waivers, and technical assistance…
Under California MAUCRSA Business and Professions Code Section 26054 and LA County Code Title 22.140, commercial cannabis premises in unincorporated LA County must sit at least 600…
California Department of Cannabis Control regulations allow state-licensed retailers to deliver cannabis to any address in unincorporated LA County, even though the county has not yet…
Adults 21 and older in unincorporated LA County may cultivate up to six living cannabis plants per private residence under California Proposition 64, with plants kept indoors or in a…
Recreational drone use in Pomona is governed by FAA regulations. Drones must be registered, flown below 400 ft, and kept within visual line of sight. Pomona is near Brackett Field…
Commercial drone operations in Pomona require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Operators must comply with all FAA airspace restrictions, especially near Brackett Field Airport.
Federal Aviation Administration rules under 14 CFR Part 107 and LAANC preempt local drone-proximity rules. Pilots must obtain controlled-airspace authorization within five miles of…
Title 17.04.510 of the LA County Code prohibits launching, landing, or operating unmanned aircraft systems in County-operated parks, beaches, and recreation areas without an advance…
The Federal Aviation Administration issues Temporary Flight Restrictions over major LA County events including Rose Parade, Super Bowl, Oscars, large stadium games, and active…
California Penal Code section 53071 preempts almost all local firearm regulation, so LA County cannot license or restrict gun ownership beyond state law. Narrow zoning and discharge…
California Penal Code section 25400 prohibits carrying a concealed firearm without a CCW. The LA County Sheriff issues permits to county residents under shall-issue rules following…
California Penal Code sections 25400 and 25610 require firearms transported by vehicle in LA County to be unloaded, with handguns inside a locked container or trunk. Long guns must be…
California Penal Code section 26350 bans open carry of unloaded handguns in incorporated areas, and section 26400 bans openly carried unloaded long guns. Most LA County cities are…
LA County requires every vape and tobacco retailer in unincorporated areas to hold a Tobacco Retailer License under LACO Title 11.04.260 plus a state CDTFA license. Sales of flavored…
LA County Ordinance 2019-0014 (LACO Title 11.04.250) bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored e-liquids, in unincorporated areas…
Federal Tobacco 21 (Public Law 116-94) and California Business and Professions Code section 22963 bar LA County retailers from selling cigarettes, cigars, vapes, or any tobacco product…
LA County banned single-use plastic carryout bags in unincorporated areas via Ordinance 2010-0059, requiring a minimum 10-cent paper-bag charge. California SB-270 extended the ban…
LA County Code Title 12.84 bars food vendors and county facilities in unincorporated areas from using expanded polystyrene foam containers, cups, plates, and trays. California AB-1276…
LA County Code Title 12.84 makes unincorporated areas a straws-on-request jurisdiction, and California AB-1884 (Public Resources Code section 42270) plus AB-1276 extend parallel rules…
LA County Code Title 12.84 (Ord. 2008-0006) bans expanded polystyrene foam cups at all county facilities and food vendors operating on county property. California SB-54 phases out…
LA County Code Title 12.84 bans expanded polystyrene takeout containers at unincorporated-area food businesses. California AB-1201 sets ASTM compostability labeling rules so containers…
California AB-1276 prohibits restaurants and food vendors from automatically providing single-use foodware accessories. Utensils, straws, condiments, and stirrers must only be supplied…
LA County Code Title 8.100 sets a minimum wage for unincorporated areas that mirrors the LA City schedule. Adopted by Ordinance 2015-0030, the rate adjusts each July with CPI and…
LA County Code Title 8.102 requires paid sick leave for employees in unincorporated areas, aligning with California SB-616's five-day floor. Workers accrue at least one hour per 30…
LA County has no general predictive-scheduling ordinance for unincorporated areas. California AB-1228 governs fast-food workers via the statewide Fast Food Council, and statewide…
LA County Ordinance 2017-0118 (Title 1.05) prohibits Sheriff and county departments from cooperating with federal civil immigration enforcement absent a judicial warrant. California…
California AB-1236 (Labor Code §2814) prohibits LA County and any city or county from requiring private employers to use E-Verify. Federal mandates apply only to federal contractors…
LA County Code Title 22.06 establishes three agricultural zones for unincorporated areas: A-1 light agriculture, A-2 heavy agriculture, and A-2-H heavy agriculture with hog ranches…
California Civil Code §3482.5 protects established agricultural operations from nuisance suits after three years of consistent activity. LA County applies the state rule, particularly…
LA County Code Title 8 Chapter 8.04 requires every retail food facility countywide to post an LACDPH letter grade within five feet of the entrance. A=90+, B=80-89, C=70-79; scores…
LA County Code Title 11 Chapter 11.32 makes property owners countywide responsible for abating rodents. LACDPH Vector Management investigates outdoor complaints in unincorporated areas…
California Civil Code §1954.603 requires LA County landlords to give every new tenant a written bed-bug information notice and disclose known infestation history. LACDPH Vector…
California Health & Safety Code §118286 bans putting home-generated sharps in regular trash or recycling. LA County operates seven S.A.F.E. Centers and rotating household hazardous…
LACDPH and partners run the Healthy Neighborhood Market Network countywide, helping corner stores in food-desert communities stock fresh produce. The program offers refrigeration…
Under California Health and Safety Code §113948, every food handler in LA County must obtain an ANSI-accredited food handler card within 30 days of hire. Cards are valid for three…
Calorie labeling on menus across LA County is governed by federal FDA rules at 21 CFR §101.11, requiring chains with 20 or more locations to post calorie counts. LACDPH inspectors…
LA County Building Code Title 26 classifies childcare centers as Group E or I-4 occupancies with specific egress, fire-protection, and lead/asbestos clearances. CCR Title 22 licensing…
LA County Building Code Title 26 adopts CRC R313, requiring automatic fire sprinklers in all new one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes. LACoFD reviews plans countywide for…
LA County Building Code Title 26 and Fire Code Title 32 incorporate California Fire Code §1010.1.9, restricting locks and latches on required egress doors. Single-action hardware, no…
LA County has no countywide BMO like LA City, but Title 22 Chapter 22.110 sets hillside grading and bulk limits, and several Community Standards Districts cap floor area ratio in…
LA County Code Title 31 adopts the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen, Title 24 Part 11) with local amendments. Mandatory measures cover construction-waste diversion…
California Structural Pest Control Act (B&P Code §8500+) requires licensed operators for pest treatments. LA County Environmental Health enforces vector control in unincorporated…
California Health and Safety Code §17920.10 and federal EPA regulations require lead paint disclosure, testing, and safe work practices in pre-1978 buildings. LA County Environmental…
Scaffolding on construction sites in unincorporated LA County must comply with Cal/OSHA Title 8 regulations and LA County Building Code. Sidewalk canopies and pedestrian protection are…
Elevators in LA County must comply with California Conveyance Safety Act (Labor Code §7300+). Annual inspections by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health are required. All…
LACO Title 11.04.260 requires every tobacco retailer in unincorporated LA County to hold an annual county license costing roughly $342, with density caps near schools, pharmacy bans…
LACO Title 22.140.220 bars commercial auto repair as a home occupation in unincorporated LA County. Residents may work on personally owned vehicles in their own driveway or garage, but…
LACO Title 22.140.300 zones adult businesses only outside 1,000-foot buffers from schools, churches, parks, and homes in unincorporated areas. Title 7.18 requires a Sheriff business…
LACO Title 7.34 requires a county operator permit for any massage business in unincorporated LA County, on top of the state CAMTC certification each therapist must hold under Bus. &…
Tattoo, piercing, and permanent-makeup shops in unincorporated LA County need a Title 11.36 health permit from LA County DPH Body Art Program plus LASD operator clearance. State Penal…
Smoke shops in unincorporated LA County face Title 22.140.300 sensitive-use zoning, the Title 11.04.250 flavored-tobacco sales ban from Ordinance 2019-0014, and the Title 11.04.260…
Secondhand dealers in unincorporated LA County need a Title 7.18 Sheriff business license plus state Bus. & Prof. Code §21626 registration. Daily LeadsOnline reporting of all purchases…
Pawnbrokers in unincorporated LA County operate under California Financial Code §21000 plus LACO Title 7.18, with a 90-day minimum loan term and 60-day grace period before any pledge…
Tow operators in unincorporated LA County need LACO Title 7.92 permits and CHP carrier certification. Sheriff dispatches non-consensual tows through Official Police Garage rotation…
LA County has no mandatory retrofit ordinance for non-ductile concrete buildings in unincorporated areas. LACoDPW maintains a voluntary inventory and offers ASCE 41-17 evaluation…
LA County Ordinance 2017-0061 added Title 26 Chapter 95 requiring seismic retrofit of soft-story wood-frame multi-unit buildings in unincorporated areas. Owners of pre-1978 buildings…
LA County has no mandatory retrofit ordinance for pre-Northridge welded steel moment-frame buildings. LACoDPW follows FEMA 351-355 evaluation guidance and accepts ASCE 41-17 voluntary…
California SB-721 (apartments) and SB-326 (HOA condos) require periodic inspection of exterior elevated elements like balconies and walkways. LACoDPW enforces in unincorporated areas…
LA County addresses tilt-up concrete buildings through voluntary ASCE 41-17 evaluation rather than a mandatory retrofit ordinance. LACoDPW guidance focuses on wall-to-roof anchorage…
LA County maintains roughly 30 community plans plus several specific plans under LACO Title 22 that overlay base zoning across unincorporated areas like Altadena, East LA, Marina del…
Projects setting aside affordable units in unincorporated LA County qualify for state-mandated density bonuses, parking reductions, and concessions under California Government Code…
LA County does not use the LA City TOC tier system; instead, individual community plans add Transit-Oriented District (TOD) overlays under LACO Title 22, while Metro Joint Development…
LACO Title 22.110.090 governs Hillside Management Areas in unincorporated LA County, applying a slope-density formula, requiring vegetation protection, and triggering geotechnical…
Unincorporated coastal areas including Marina del Rey and Topanga lie within the California Coastal Zone, requiring Coastal Development Permits under LACO Title 22.46 and concurrent…
LA County Code Title 11.36 bans smoking in county parks (2007), on county beaches (2009), at outdoor dining areas (2010), and within twenty-five feet of any business doorway, window…
LA County Code Title 13.10.040 prohibits aggressive solicitation in unincorporated areas, including blocking pedestrians, touching, intimidating language, or soliciting near ATMs, bus…
LA County Code Title 13.10 and Title 13.32, together with the LA County Public Health Code, prohibit urinating or defecating in any public place or on private property visible from a…
Skateboarding is restricted in LA County parks under Title 13.50, on Beaches and Harbors bike paths, and on county-controlled commercial walkways. California Vehicle Code Section 21212…
LA County Code Title 13.36 declares loud or unruly gatherings a public nuisance and lets the Sheriff bill the host, property owner, and on-site adults for response and abatement costs…
LA County does not prohibit loitering itself, since vague loitering bans violate the First and Fourth Amendments. Title 13 reaches only narrow loitering-with-intent conduct, such as…
California Assembly Bill 2147, the Freedom to Walk Act, amended Vehicle Code Section 21955 effective January 2023. Crossing midblock outside a marked crosswalk is now an infraction…
California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.3 prohibits smoking, vaping, or ingesting cannabis in any public place, in any place where tobacco smoking is banned, and within one…
LA County Code Title 13.36.050 prohibits drinking alcoholic beverages in unincorporated parks, beaches, parking lots, and public streets without a permit. California Business and…
LA County Waterworks Districts and Metropolitan Water District (MWD) member agencies restrict outdoor irrigation to assigned days and prohibit watering during daytime hours, with…
Metropolitan Water District's SoCal Water$mart rebate program pays a baseline $3 per square foot for replacing live turf with California-friendly landscaping across LA County, with…
LA County Sanitation Districts produce tertiary-treated recycled water at facilities like Whittier Narrows and San Jose Creek for irrigation and industrial use, distributed through…
LA County Waterworks District customer rules require prompt repair of customer-side leaks once notified, while California SB-555 obligates urban water suppliers to detect, report, and…
LA County does not operate a countywide shared scooter or e-bike permit program; most unincorporated areas prohibit dockless deployment, while limited DPW pilots and special programs…
The 2022 LA County Curb Management Strategy prioritizes pickup and dropoff over parking and loading in commercial corridors. DPW retrofits curb zones using a tiered hierarchy with TNC…
LA County does not regulate aircraft engine run-ups; airport operators do. LAX (Los Angeles World Airports) caps run-ups at designated bays with hush-house enclosures. Bob Hope…
FAA federal preemption blocks LA County from regulating helicopter altitude or routes. Title 12.08.330 still bars willful operation creating disturbing ground noise. LASD Air Support…
LA County Code §12.08.440 caps powered construction equipment at 75 dBA measured at 50 feet from the source in unincorporated areas. Work allowed Mon-Sat 7am-8pm; banned on Sundays and…
LA County Code §12.08.500 limits motor-vehicle noise to 75 dBA at 50 feet on local streets. California Vehicle Code §27007 bans amplified sound systems audible 50 feet from a truck…
Federal law preempts LA County from designating helicopter flight paths. The LA Helicopter Noise Coalition, FAA, and operators publish voluntary routes over freeway corridors and avoid…
Hospital helipads in LA County need a building permit under California Building Code §1503.3 plus LACOFD Title 32 fire approval. Medevac flights enjoy emergency exemptions from…
LA County Code Title 12.08 measures low-frequency bass from sound systems on the C-weighted scale, capping levels at 60 dB(C) inside neighboring residences in unincorporated areas…
Bars and entertainment venues in unincorporated LA County must comply with Chapter 12.08 exterior noise standards. Commercial zone limits are 60 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime…
HVAC systems and mechanical equipment in unincorporated LA County must comply with Chapter 12.08 exterior noise standards. Residential HVAC units cannot exceed 50 dBA daytime or 45 dBA…
Car alarms in unincorporated LA County are regulated under Chapter 12.08 and California Vehicle Code §22651.5. Alarms sounding for extended periods may result in vehicle towing. Owners…
Generators and power equipment in unincorporated LA County must comply with Chapter 12.08 exterior noise standards. Portable generators commonly exceed residential noise limits and…
FilmLA splits still photography in LA County by use. Commercial product or fashion shoots need full permits ($795 plus location fees) under Title 22.140. Editorial, news, and…
FilmLA, the nonprofit film office, issues location permits for unincorporated LA County under Title 22.140 plus 31+ contracted cities. Permits run $795 base plus daily site fees…
FilmLA offers reduced student-permit fees in unincorporated LA County and contracted cities for students at accredited programs. Application is $25 plus $25 daily location fee. Faculty…
Measure ULA, the high-value real estate transfer tax, is a Los Angeles City ordinance under LAMC Section 21.9.2 and does not apply countywide. Most LA County sales pay only the…
Los Angeles County has not enacted a countywide vacancy tax on empty homes or commercial space. Unincorporated areas and most LA County cities impose no annual penalty on vacant…
LA County Code Title 22.140.470 imposes an affordable housing linkage fee on new commercial and market-rate residential development in unincorporated areas. Fees fund the Affordable…
LA County Code Title 7 requires a county business license for trades operating in unincorporated areas, with classifications driving fees, inspections, and gross-receipts taxes. The…
LA County Code Title 4.72 imposes a 10 percent parking occupancy tax on commercial parking transactions in unincorporated areas. Operators register with the Treasurer-Tax Collector…
Los Angeles County does not run a citywide Systematic Code Enforcement Program; Title 8.52 RSTPO provides limited inspection authority in unincorporated areas and LA County DPH…
California Code of Regulations Title 17 and federal Title X mandate lead hazard disclosure on pre-1978 rentals, while LA County DPH runs the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program…
LA County's Rental Housing Habitability Program (RHHP), established by Chapters 8.53 and 8.55 (enacted April 2024), requires inspection of all rental units in unincorporated areas…
LA County's RHHP enforces habitability standards per California Civil Code §1941.1 and the County Building Code. Rental units must have working plumbing, heating, electrical, weather…
Tenants in unincorporated LA County can file habitability complaints with the RHHP. Environmental Health contacts complainants within 3 days and schedules inspections within 7 days…
LA County Code Title 4.72 imposes a 12 percent transient occupancy tax on lodging stays under 30 days in unincorporated areas, including hotels, motels, and short-term rentals. The…
LA County Code Title 8.105, adopted as Ordinance 2014-0024, requires successor hotel employers in unincorporated areas with 50 or more rooms to retain incumbent non-managerial workers…
LA County Code Title 8.105, paired with the countywide minimum wage at Title 8.100, sets a higher hotel-worker living wage for non-managerial staff at unincorporated hotels with…
LA County Code Title 13.36 restricts sitting or lying on unincorporated public sidewalks during specified hours, but Martin v. Boise and Jones v. City of Los Angeles bar enforcement…
LA County Code Title 22.140.620 authorizes by-right ministerial approval for affordable and bridge housing including PATH Pathways to Health and Home interim sites in unincorporated…
Unincorporated Los Angeles County applies Title 13.36 anti-lodging and anti-encampment rules instead of the Los Angeles City LAMC 41.18 ordinance, with the Sheriff's Department…
Los Angeles County conducts CARE-style encampment cleanups in unincorporated areas under Title 13.36 with mandatory 72-hour notice and property storage protections required by Lavan v…
LA County extended COVID-era outdoor dining as a permanent program for unincorporated areas through DPW Public Works and DPH. Restaurants apply for sidewalk and parking-lot dining…
LA County DPW runs parklet pilots converting parking spaces into public seating in Marina del Rey, East LA, and Florence-Graham. Sponsors apply under Title 16.40 with $5,000-$15,000…
LA County Code Title 16.04 governs temporary closure of public roads for parades and processions. Public Works issues road closure permits with LA County Sheriff coordination for…
LA County Code Title 7.84 sets special-event rules for street fairs, festivals, and outdoor markets. Organizers obtain permits from Treasurer-Tax Collector business licensing, plus…
LA County DPW issues sidewalk-dining encroachment permits in unincorporated commercial corridors. Tables and chairs must preserve a five-foot ADA-compliant clear path, with Public…
LA County Fire Code Title 32 §6101 caps propane patio heaters at one 20-pound cylinder per heater on commercial patios with 10-foot clearance from buildings. CARB regulates outdoor…
FilmLA processes commercial filming permits for unincorporated LA County, coordinating with Public Works on road closures, LA County Sheriff for traffic and security, and LACoFD for…
Block parties in unincorporated LA County require road closure approval from Public Works, the Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and CHP. Applications must include consent forms…
Events in LA County parks require permits from the Department of Parks and Recreation. Events expecting 100+ attendees or generating $5,000+ in fees need a Facility Use Agreement…
Sidewalk cafes in unincorporated LA County require encroachment permits from Public Works and planning approval. A minimum 4-foot clear pedestrian path must be maintained. ADA…
Los Angeles County does not use Historic Preservation Overlay Zones; unincorporated areas instead apply Significant Ecological Areas under Title 22.110.060 for natural resources and…
California Government Code 50280 and LA County Code Title 22.124 allow Mills Act contracts that cut property tax bills 60 to 70 percent for designated historic property owners who…
Los Angeles County imposes a demolition stay under Title 22.124 for designated historic landmarks in unincorporated areas, with Cultural Heritage Commission review required before any…
Los Angeles County designates historic landmarks under Title 22.124, with the Historical Landmarks and Records Commission recommending Board of Supervisors approval for properties of…
Ailanthus altissima, the tree-of-heaven, is a Cal-IPC rated high-impact invasive that the LA County Agricultural Commissioner detects and treats due to its host role for the spotted…
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works street tree program shifts from non-native palms toward native shade species under community plan policies, citing low shade canopy and…
The LA County Agricultural Commissioner maintains a list of noxious weeds and invasive plant species. California's noxious weed list (Food & Agriculture Code §5004) applies countywide…
Los Angeles County does not have a specific countywide ordinance banning or restricting bamboo planting. However, running bamboo that spreads onto neighboring properties can create…
LA County allows front yard vegetable and food gardens in unincorporated areas. California AB 2561 (2022) prohibits local governments from banning front yard food gardens. The county's…
LA County has no specific doorbell camera ordinance, so California Penal Code 632 two-party consent for recorded conversations and Civil Code 1708.8 anti-paparazzi privacy rules govern…
Los Angeles County has no countywide facial recognition prohibition; the Sheriff's Department accesses state and federal facial recognition databases including DOJ Cal-ID under…
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates automated license plate reader systems under California Civil Code 1798.90.5 and SB 34 retention, security, and audit requirements…
Security cameras on private residential property are legal in unincorporated LA County. California is a two-party consent state for audio recording (Penal Code §632), so cameras…
California is a two-party (all-party) consent state for recording confidential communications. Under Penal Code §632, recording private conversations without consent from all parties…
In unincorporated LA County, privacy fences up to 6 feet are allowed in side and rear yards without a building permit. Front yard fences are limited to 42 inches. Fences over 6 feet…
LA County's Sidewalk Vending Ordinance designates permitted vending areas and restricted zones in unincorporated communities. Vendors must maintain distances from storefronts…
LA County's Sidewalk Vending Ordinance (adopted February 2024, effective August 2024) requires all vendors in unincorporated areas to register with the Department of Economic…
Food vending carts in unincorporated LA County must meet Department of Public Health CMFO standards. LA County partnered with the City of LA to provide free health-compliant carts to…
HOAs in LA County are governed by the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civil Code §4000–6150). Board meetings require advance notice, open sessions, and recorded…
HOAs in LA County may require architectural approval for exterior modifications under their CC&Rs, but California law limits restrictions on solar panels, drought-tolerant landscaping…
The Davis-Stirling Act regulates HOA assessments in LA County. Regular assessments may increase up to 20% annually without member vote. Special assessments exceeding 5% of budget…
The Davis-Stirling Act requires HOAs to offer internal dispute resolution (IDR) and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) before litigation. Members may request IDR meetings with the…
HOAs in LA County enforce CC&Rs through the Davis-Stirling Act. Fines require notice and hearing. CC&R amendments typically need 67% member approval. Enforcement must be uniform and…
California HOAs may fine members for rule violations, but only under a published schedule of fines and after strict due-process steps. Civil Code section 5855 requires written notice…
California overrides HOA governing documents on several owner protections. The Davis-Stirling Act and related Civil Code sections bar HOAs from prohibiting solar systems, U.S. flag…
In unincorporated LA County, the Department of Public Works maintains public sidewalks. Property owners are responsible for damage caused by trees on their property. The County…
LA County Code prohibits obstructing public sidewalks and rights-of-way in unincorporated areas. A minimum 4-foot clear path must be maintained for ADA compliance. Encroachment permits…
Any work within a public right-of-way in unincorporated LA County requires an encroachment permit from the Department of Public Works. This includes utility connections, driveways…
Fences under 6 feet in height do not require a building permit in unincorporated LA County. Fences over 6 feet, retaining walls with fences, and fences in special zoning areas require…
In unincorporated LA County, one-story detached accessory buildings (tool/storage sheds) under 120 square feet with a maximum height of 12 feet are exempt from building permits. Larger…
In unincorporated LA County, decks not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below are exempt from building permits. Elevated decks, covered patios, and…
Most renovation work in unincorporated LA County requires a building permit from the DPW Building and Safety Division. Permits are needed for structural changes…
LA County Building and Safety investigates code complaints through scheduled inspections. Emergency safety hazards are prioritized, while routine complaints are generally investigated…
Residents in unincorporated Los Angeles County can report building, zoning, and property maintenance violations to the LA County Department of Public Works, Building and Safety…
The most frequently cited code violations in unincorporated LA County include construction without permits, illegal dwelling units (garage conversions), overgrown vegetation…