District Planning Information


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Frequently Asked Questions

Abandoned Cars
To report a car that has been abandoned, call Abandoned Vehicles at (800) ABANDON. Be sure to have the license plate number, color and make of car, as well as the cross streets of the location.

Jack Weiss talks with LAPD traffic division officers about safety issues around schools.
Jack Weiss talks with LAPD traffic division officers about safety issues around schools.

Barking Dogs
Barking dog complaints must be made in writing first. Send to Animal Services at 13131 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, CA 91605 or 1950 Missouri Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Bingo License
To obtain Bingo Licenses, call (213) 978-1144

Building Permits
To inquire about building permits, call (888) LA4BUILD

Graffiti Removal
To request graffiti removal, call New Directions for Youth at (818) 375-1000 or
Hollywood Beautification Team at (323) 463-5180 or
Pacific Graffiti Solutions at (310) 204-2749

Illegal Signs/Billboards
Illegal Signs need to be called into Street Use Inspection Division at
(213) 485-3711

Leaf Blower Complaints
Leaf Blower Hotline (800) 996-CITY

Parking Violations
To report a parking violation, call Parking Enforcement (818) 756-8408 or in West Los Angeles (310) 312-3500

Potholes
To have potholes repaired or an alley cleaned, call the Bureau of Street Services at (213) 473-8299

Refuse Collection
For missed refuse collection, call Sanitation at (800) 773-2489

Streetlights
If a streetlight is out, call (213) 485-3491


LOS ANGELES MUNICIPAL CODE

Frequently Asked Questions

Yard Sales - LAMC 12.03 Garage and or yard sales shall be considered accessory to a residential use, if the sale is only incidental to the individuals residential occupancy of the premises; and

  1. The sales are confined to the sale of used items which were originally received or purchased for use in the household; and
  2. The sales are restricted to a maximum of five sales events per calendar year as a means of disposing of used items originally received or purchased for use in the household; and
  3. The sales are limited to not more than two consecutive days per event; and
  4. The sales are limited to not more than ten days per calendar year total; and
  5. The sales are limited to the hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

To report violations contact the Department of Building & Safety: (818) 756-8201, (888) LA4BUILD

Inoperable Vehicles - LAMC 12.21A8(b) No vehicle (except those upon which minor emergency repairs are presently being effected), from which any part has been removed, or which is inoperable for any reason, shall be enclosed from view by a wall or fence.

To report violations contact the Department of Building & Safety: (818) 756-8201, (888) LA4BUILD

Parking in Front Yards - LAMC 80.71.3 No person shall park any vehicle in the front yard of any residential property. The front yard consists of that area in the front off the property between the adjacent street and any building or structure thereon, exclusive of a circular driveway or any area used as a driveway to access a garage or other parking structure and exclusive of any area more than 50 feet from the adjacent street to the residence. The front yard shall not include a widened driveway adjacent to a garage installed for the express purpose to park a recreational vehicle, motorhome, or boat trailer.

To report violations contact the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Parking Enforcement: (818) 756-9418 or in West Los Angeles (310) 312-3500

Refuse Collection Rules - LAMC 66.27 Trash containers can be set out on the curbside no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the evening before collection, and are to be removed no later than 8:00 p.m. following collection. Service is postponed one day following these holidays: New Year's Day (January 1), Fourth of July (July 4), Labor Day (1st Monday of September), Christmas (December 25).

Report Problems to the Department of Public Works, Street Use Inspection Division: (818) 485-3711 or (213) 482-3711

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