The
Code Enforcement Division contributes to the safety
and aesthetic maintenance of public and private
properties through requiring compliance with City
codes regarding illegal signs, land use/zoning,
inoperable vehicles, graffiti, public nuisances,
and other hazards/violations that left unchecked,
would harm citizens' health, welfare and safety.
This program is carried out through field investigations,
notification, citation issuance, public education,
and coordination with other agencies.
The
primary activity of the Code Enforcement Division
is enforcement of City Codes and Ordinances in
response to public requests, field observation,
and as directed by City Officials. The enforcement
activity involves field inspections, responding
to public inquiries in person, by telephone or
writing, documentation of facts, review and research
by City files and archives, record keeping, issuance
of citations, preparation of written communication
to City Council, City Attorney, and other City
Officials. The Code Enforcement Division is responsible
for enforcement the City's Zoning Ordinance, Business
License Inspections, Home Occupation Inspections,
and various other codes or sections thereof.
The
City's Code Enforcement Officers work both proactively
and in response to complaints filed by concerned
residents, business operators or property owners.
Once a City Code violation is verified, a Courtesy
Notice is issued requesting the property owner
resolve the violation within a designated time
frame. Each violation of the El Monte Municipal
Code carries a fine of $50 up to $1000. If the
violation is not resolved through the issuance
of informal or formal notices, the case may be
referred to the Los Angeles County District Attorney
for resolution.
Please
do your part to keep our neighborhoods clean and
attractive. Well-kept neighborhoods increase property
values, improve the quality of life, and discourage
crime and graffiti.
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