Residential Regulations

All vehicles that are not currently licensed or registered, or that lack parts necessary for legal operation, are required to be parked or stored so that the vehicles are not visible from the street or neighboring properties.

The City has established strict standards to control excessive and annoying noise.

Moderate noise levels are permitted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Stricter noise standards are imposed for the hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Noise associated with the maintenance of property is permitted to occur only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday, and 9:00a.mto 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Noise associated with construction is only permitted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Outdoor light fixtures must be shielded and directed downward so that the light source is not visible from neighboring properties.

Multi-directional, mercury vapor utility yard lights (sometimes called "barn lighters") are strictly prohibited.

A detailed residential lighting brochure is available through the Community Development Department at City Hall.

It is the responsibility of the homeowner to ensure that swimming pools and spas are properly maintained.

Pools and spas are to be kept free of algae growth and/or conditions which stimulate mosquito breeding. The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District provides information on health issues related to mosquitoes.

Fences and gates must be maintained in such a manner as to provide a secure barrier.

All residents are required to maintain their properties and structures in such a manner as to avoid creating a visual nuisance to neighboring properties.

Property owners are required to provide and continually maintain landscaping of residential and commercial properties.

Eyesores that exist in rear yards which are visible from adjacent properties affect property values and are as detrimental as those that exist in front yards (e.g., weeds and overgrown vegetation are not only unsightly, but are also a fire hazard).

Residents may have bulky refuse removed from the curbside in front of their property by scheduling a pick-up through the Community Services Department.

Recreational vehicles such as boats, campers, trailers, and motor homes must be parked in a garage or interior side or rear yard which is completely enclosed with a minimum five-foot high solid fence or wall.

Temporary RV parking permits—good for a maximum of 14 days per calendar year—may be obtained by calling the Community Improvement office or by stopping by the Community Development counter at City Hall.

Permits are required for at-home RV maintenance and trip preparation/return.

All vehicles that are visible from the street are required to be parked on paved driveways or approved parking areas.

Parking is not permitted on sidewalks or lawns, nor in areas of the front and side yards that do not have concrete, asphalt, or other approved surface.

The City enforces an overnight parking ordinance, which prohibits parking longer than one hour on any public street between the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am.

Temporary signs, such as political posters, garage/yard sale, "for sale" and "for lease" signs, or other similar advertisements, are allowed without a permit as long as they are placed on private property.

Political posters are recommended to be no more than four square feet in size; "for sale" and "for lease" signs may not exceed six square feet.

Garage/yard sale signs may not exceed four square feet. All permanent signs require either staff or Architectural Commission approval.