The primary mission of the Code Compliance program is the enforcement of a variety of State, County, and City codes, ordinances and resolutions in the most efficient or equitable manner possible. Voluntary compliance is always our primary goal.

Community Preservation responds to and investigates complaints involving alleged violations of state and city laws pertaining to:

• Technical codes
• Zoning/land use regulations and prescribed mitigation measures
• Property maintenance standards including graffiti
• State housing standards
• State and local smoking regulations
• Garage sale regulations
• Noise regulations pertaining to mechanical equipment and animals 
• Gasoline leaf blowers
• Sign regulations (yard signs including political/election signs)
• Rent control (landlord/tenant) regulations
• Animal control regulations
• Business taxes
• Home Occupation (business operation in a residence)

To set up a Permit Center appointment to confer with staff regarding obtaining a permit please click on the link below:

Make An Appointment

Contact Information

Code Violation Complaints: (310) 285-1119
Rent Stabilization: (310) 285-1119
Chapter 5 Tenant Rent Increase Information: (310) 285-1031
Animal Complaints or Inquiries: (310) 285-PETS (7387)

Public Records Requests

You may view or request copies of public records by filling out the request form Public Records Request.

All incoming requests for Community Preservation-related information or to lodge a Community Preservation-related (code enforcement) complaint should be submitted by clicking here.

Code Compliance Staff Directory

Web Page Updated March 18, 2013