Rules for ZIP Code 90601
Whittier, CA Β· Los Angeles County
132 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 90601 is governed by the city of Whittier, CA, home to about 62% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Whittier's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 90601 also covers:
- city of Pico Rivera~10% of residents Β· not covered yet
- unincorporated Los Angeles County~28% of residents
- Avocado Heights (community)~11% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 90601 based on Whittier ordinances.
Special Events & Permits
5 rules- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-WaySome
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSome
Parking Rules
10 rulesPublic Conduct
8 rules- JaywalkingSome
- Loitering RulesSome
- Public UrinationHeavy
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySome
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Building Safety
7 rules- Building InspectionsSome
- Building PermitsSome
- Door Locking HardwareSignificant
- Childcare Center RulesLight
- Plumbing PermitsSome
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleBusiness Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySignificant
Outdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
2 rules- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSignificant
Environmental Rules
5 rules- Erosion ControlSome
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Defensible SpaceSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
Rental Property Rules
5 rules- Rent ControlSignificant
- Rent Increase NoticeSome
- Just Cause EvictionSome
- Rental RegistrationSome
- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
Filming & Production
3 rules- Production NoiseSome
- Street ClosuresSome
- Student FilmingSignificant
Animal Ordinances
10 rules- Cat RulesSome
- Pet LimitsSome
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Wildlife FeedingSome
- BeekeepingHeavy
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Trash & Recycling
10 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Vending ZonesSome
- Food Truck PermitsSome
Code Violation Reporting
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
6 rules- Rainwater HarvestingLight
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Artificial TurfSome
- Water RestrictionsSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
Fire Regulations
3 rules- Brush ClearanceSome
- Wildfire ZonesSignificant
- FireworksHeavy
Noise Ordinances
6 rules- Quiet HoursSome
- Vehicle NoiseSome
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome
- Leaf Blower RulesLight
- Barking DogsSome
Property Maintenance
2 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSignificant
- Property BlightSignificant
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Water Use Rules
1 ruleInvasive Plant Rules
1 rule- Prohibited SpeciesLight
Fence Regulations
3 rules- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Retaining WallsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesHomelessness & Encampment Rules
1 ruleCannabis Regulations
1 rule- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleAccessory Structures
6 rules- Garage ConversionsSome
- ADU Rental RestrictionsSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU Impact FeesFew
- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesSolar Energy
2 rulesSign Regulations
4 rules- Political SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Window SignsSome
- Holiday DisplaysSome