The Property Maintenance Division enforces beautification, zoning, and weed/waste requirements. Refuse cannot accumulate for more than one week. Depositing sewage, slop, or waste on premises is unlawful under the IMC refuse collection regulations.
Inglewood property maintenance codes address conditions that create blight and reduce neighborhood property values. Common violations include peeling or deteriorating exterior paint, broken or boarded windows, accumulated junk or debris, overgrown vegetation, damaged roofing, and non-functioning vehicles. Property owners receive written notice with a compliance deadline, typically 10 to 30 days. Vacant and abandoned properties may be subject to vacant property registration requirements. The municipality may abate nuisance conditions and charge the property owner.
Written notice with 10-30 day compliance period. Fines $100 to $1,000 per violation per day. Municipal abatement with costs liened against property.
Inglewood, CA
Inglewood is not located in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The city is a flat, urbanized community with minimal wildfire risk. Standard fire codes ap...
Inglewood, CA
Properties must maintain defensible space per CA PRC 4291 where applicable. Inglewood is largely urbanized flatland with limited wildfire risk. Weed and wast...
Inglewood, CA
Inglewood allows recreational fire pits under SCAQMD and city fire department guidelines. Fire pits must use clean-burning fuels, be located away from struct...
Inglewood, CA
All fireworks, including so-called 'safe and sane' fireworks, are illegal in Inglewood. The city enforces a complete ban on the sale, possession, and use of ...
Inglewood, CA
Inglewood parks have posted closing hours. The city operates multiple parks including the Swimming Pool Complex at Vincent Park. After-hours park access is s...
Inglewood, CA
Inglewood enforces a juvenile curfew consistent with LA County standards. Exceptions include minors accompanied by parents, traveling to/from work, or attend...
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