Most unincorporated LA County areas do not receive snow. Mountain communities (e.g., Wrightwood, Mt. Baldy area) may experience snowfall but there is no county snow removal ordinance for sidewalks. Property owners in mountain areas handle snow removal voluntarily.
Most unincorporated LA County areas do not receive snow. Mountain communities (Wrightwood, Lake Hughes, Acton, portions of the Angeles National Forest fringe) may experience snow seasonally. There is no countywide snow removal ordinance. The LA County Department of Public Works clears main roads in mountain communities after storms. Property owners in mountain areas are responsible for their own driveways and walkways. Chains or snow tires may be required on mountain roads under Caltrans chain control orders.
No specific penalties for failing to clear snow from private property in unincorporated LA County. However, ice or snow creating a hazardous condition on a commercial property's sidewalk may trigger premises liability. Mountain road closures are enforced by CHP and Caltrans — driving without required chains carries a $156 fine.
Altadena, CA
LA County allows backyard chickens in R-1 zones in unincorporated areas (including Altadena) subject to coop setbacks under LA County Code Title 10 and Title...
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LA County Code Section 10.32.010 prohibits dogs running at large in any public place or private property other than the owner's, unless restrained by a chain...
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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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