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Code Enforcement Committee
Annual Report – 2018
2018 Strategic Initiatives
The Code Enforcement Committee determined there should be five (5) specific violations that present
blight or an eyesore in Hacienda Heights to focus an education campaign on in 2018. The project to
establish the “Top 5 Zoning Enforcement Code Violations” was implemented to include soliciting from
the HHIA Board 5-7 conditions they feel are or cause blight and are eyesores in Hacienda Heights, have
all submissions reviewed by LA Co. Department of Regional Planning’s Zoning Enforcement East
Associate, select the top five that are actual violations of Title 22 (February – March 2018), and start an
education campaign (April 2018).
Measurements of Effectiveness
The Code Enforcement Committee measured its effectiveness in 2018 by the following:
• Creating a revised complaint form for both the committee chair and residents to use,
• Measured receipt, observation, and moving complaints forward for inspection by LA Co. Zoning
Enforcement by using three data sets:
1. Submitted/observed complaints received for follow-up,
2. Complaint “observed” (actually visiting the location of the complaint) by HHIA Code
Enforcement Chair; and
3. Reporting complaints to LA Co. Zoning Enforcement-East Associate for inspection
2018 Data
1. Complaints Received/Seen Total: 24
2. Complaint Location Visited By HHIA Rep. Total: 24
3. Submitted to LA Co. Zoning Enforcement Total: 24
Noted Accomplishments:
Joy Spa sign removed in Vons Parking Lot
Attachments:
• February 2018-Top Zoning Enforcement Code Violations Project/Survey Results Submitted/Top Scoring by Repeated
Submissions (p 2-4)
• Code Enforcement Topic Flyer (examples: May & June) Shared at HHIA Monthly Board Meetings
(p. 5-6)
• Example of revised complaint form (p. 7)
Respectfully Submitted by: Scott Martin, Chair of Code Enforcement Committee
5 January 2019
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February 2018
Top Zoning Enforcement Code Violations Project
Project Objectives:
February – Poll HHIA Board members requesting 5-7 concerns that relate to
eyesores or blight to our community as personally seen by the board member or
shared by residents. Submissions must be provided in writing by 1 March.
March – Collate data and provide the results matrix to Clark Taylor, Zoning
Enforcement Officer (East) for clarification on what falls under the purview of
Zoning Enforcement. Based on the qualified violations submitted, tally similar
violations and rank violations by number submitted. In March HHIA Board
Meeting, provide a handout to board members with final results.
Recommended 2018 HHIA Top Five Code Violations
1. Junk/salvage in-op cars on property, eyesore, environmental & health
2. RV Storage on Property & appearing to be lived in
3. Illicit cannabis establishments
4. Maternity / Boarding homes
5. Abandoned Vehicles
April – Develop an education campaign for the residents of Hacienda Heights on
each of these five code violations, what elements are required to be in violation, and
how to report zoning violations.
Submitted:
Scott Martin, HHIA Vice President
Chair, Code Enforcement
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SURVEY RESULTS / SUBMITTED
Illicit cannabis
establishments
1. Number of
massage
parlors
allowed by
zoning in a
community
Junk/salvage
in-op cars on
property,
eyesore,
environmental
& health
Maternity
homes
Temporary
Signage
1. Abandoned
Vehicles
RV Storage,
lived in.
2.
Overgrown
vegetation
4. Noise -
dogs
2. Overgrown
vegetation
Junk/salvage
in-op cars on
property
5. Residual
odors and
smoke from
cannabis use
3. Trashcans
not stored
properly/trash
3. Use of pop-
ups /
temporary
covering as
shelter for
vehicles.
Advertising
flags /
banners
Commercial
trucks parked
on residential
streets.
Speeding and
vehicular
noise within
residential
areas
4. Ban
cannabis
distribution
businesses
Homeless
issue
Have a
“beautiful”
shopping
street
In-op
vehicles/junk
salvage
residential
zones
2. Parking of
RVs on/near
residential
dwellings
(other than
authorized loc)
Boarding
homes
(maternity)
6.
Businesses
operating
w/o license
BLUE = Enforceable by Zoning Enforcement
RED = Not enforceable by Zoning Enforcement, falls under other departments
Note: 50% of the board submitted examples of possible code violations as reflected above.
Blank rows reflect no submission.
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Enforceable By Zoning Enforcement / Code Enforcement
1. On private property ZE. On street LA Co Sheriff’s Department.
2. If on private property.
3. If within setbacks (front, side, rear yards, structure setbacks) .
4. They are not currently allowed.
NOT Enforceable by Zoning Enforcement Codes
1. Zoning does not affect the number allowed in the community but can attempt to
enforce legitimacy based on complaints and specific establishments.
2. This is under the purview of Building & Safety Division of Public Works (Property
Rehabilitation Section). Call 211
3. Trashcans left in the street cannot be enforced.
4. Contact Department of Animal Care and Control.
5. The County’s position is that marijuana use is allowed on private property. (refer to
Office of Cannabis Management).
6. Business License Section – Treasury and Tax Collector
List of Enforceable Violations by Zoning Enforcement: # Submitted
Junk/salvage in-op cars on property, eyesore, environmental & health 3
RV Storage on Property & appearing to be lived in 3
Illicit cannabis establishments 2
Maternity homes 2
Temporary Signage 1
Abandoned Vehicles 1
Pop-Up / Temp covering for vehicles/property 1
Advertising flags/banners 1
Commercial Trucks on residential property 1
Top Scoring by Repeated Submissions:
#1 Junk/salvage in-op cars on property, eyesore, environmental & health
#2 RV Storage on Property & appearing to be lived in
#3 Illicit cannabis establishments
#4 Maternity / Boarding homes
(One submission each) #5 Temporary Signage, #6 Abandoned Vehicles, #7 Pop-Up /
Temp covering for vehicles/property, #8 Advertising flags/banners, #9 Commercial
Trucks on residential property
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