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Code Enforcement
The City of South Gate maintains an active Code Enforcement Program which works together with residents and the business community to preserve clean and safe neighborhoods. The city has adopted codes that address property maintenance standards, which include:
Any type of construction done without first obtaining all required permits and approvals from the City of South Gate.
Review the General Policies on Signs and Prohibited Signs.
There are several ways to file a code enforcement complaint:
- Building
- Graffiti
- Overgrown vegetation
- Signage
- Zoning
Codes Enforced
Private Property Maintenance Violations
- Discarded Furniture
- Graffiti
- Inoperable Vehicles
- Landscaping
- Trash and Debris
- Other Violations that May Diminish Property Values
Building Maintenance Violations
- Abandoned or Unfinished Buildings
- Inadequate:
- Electrical
- Exits
- Fire Protection
- Maintenance
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- Sanitation
- Unpainted Buildings
Improper Occupancies
- Enclosed Patio Conversions
- Garage Conversions
- Illegal Divisions of Dwellings
- Laundry Room Conversions
- Rumpus Room Conversions
- Storage Room Conversions
- Any Other Types of Conversions
Non-Permitted Construction
Any type of construction done without first obtaining all required permits and approvals from the City of South Gate.
Signage
Review the General Policies on Signs and Prohibited Signs.
File a Complaint
There are several ways to file a code enforcement complaint:
- Contact the Code Enforcement Division at (323) 563-9558, Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Visit the Code Enforcement Division at City Hall (8650 California Avenue), Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m (City Hall closes Fridays).
- You may also speak to your assigned area officer 8 - 9 a.m., Monday - Thursday by calling 323-563-9558.
- Call the Code Enforcement Hotline at 323-563-9598 to report a code violation.
Contact Us
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Ramona Trejo
Code Enforcement Supervisor
Email
Code Enforcement Division
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Phone:
323-563-9558
Code Enforcement Hotline:
323-563-9598Hours
Except Holidays
Monday - Thursday
7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday
Closed
Staff Directory
- What if I am not sure that what I see is a violation?
- What happens once I call in my complaint?
- Do I have to give you my name and address?
- How can I file a complaint in the evenings or on weekends?
- I have a garage that I don't use for parking, can I use for a playroom or bedroom?
- I want to build a bathroom inside my garage so that my children can use it instead of coming in the house all the time. Do I need a permit?
- I want to build a small room to store gardening tools and my trash cans. Do I need a permit?
- What does not require a building permit?
- What are some of the common items that require a permit?
- Where can I get more information on specific Code Requirements?
- Where can I report Graffiti to be removed?
- Can I schedule a large item pick-up?
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