Code Enforcement

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Updated Construction Hours and Rules 05-07-24

Overview

The Code Enforcement Division is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the City of Hermosa Beach by enforcing City and State codes. These codes are essential in keeping the City of Hermosa Beach safe and maintaining a neat and orderly appearance. Our dedicated and professionally trained officers are focused on serving the community by performing community outreach, promoting health & safety, and undertaking fair and impartial enforcement efforts.

Code Enforcement is focused on:

Building without permits
Illegal signs and banners
Property nuisances
Short term vacation rentals
Conditional use permit violations, particularly for late night drinking establishments.
Construction activity
Business regulations
Illegal dumping, and stormwater/urban runoff pollution

To File a Code Enforcement Complaint

The City encourages individuals to continue to take advantage of City services available online, by phone, and email as much as possible.

Please contact Code Enforcement by:

Submit an online service request through our Go Hermosa Mobile App.
Phone at (310) 318-0234.
- Please leave a detailed message including your
  - name
  - phone number
  - nature of complaint
  - property address.
Email at Code-Enforcement@hermosabeach.gov

Your name will remain confidential.

Frequently Encountered Code Issues

Public right-of-way:  Tables, chairs, signs, and merchandise are not allowed on the public sidewalk or street unless all required permits are obtained. In some cases it may not be possible to obtain authorization.

Vacation or Short-term rentals:  Short-term rentals less than 30 days are prohibited in residential zones Citywide.

Banners:  Temporary banners require a banner permit. Generally, the cumulative total allowance for all banners is 90 days per calendar year.

Other frequently encountered code issues can be found here.