The primary mission of the Code Compliance program is the enforcement of the City Municipal Code. Voluntary compliance is always our primary goal.

Contact Information

Code Violation Complaints: To report a code violation online use AskBev or call (310) 285-1119.
To report a dead animal in the public right-of-way: (310) 285-7387.

Courtesy Information and Common Issues

• For building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, planning, or zoning code inquiries or to set up a Permit Center appointment, schedule a Permit Center Appointment, or call the main number at (310) 285-1141.
• For inquiries related to bees, Africanized honey bees, mosquitos, and other stinging insects, please call Los Angeles County West Vector Control at (310) 915-7370.

Community Preservation responds to and investigates complaints involving alleged violations of state and city laws pertaining to:

Public Records Requests

You may view or request copies of public records by following the instructions at Duplication of Documents.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:      Disclosure of complainant name and/or contact information is prohibited from being released to the public by California State law unless ordered by a court during active litigation. Note, however, that if a complainant elects to report anonymously, the Code Enforcement investigation may be limited and/or discontinued because staff would be unable to contact the complainant for information necessary to continue the investigation.

Code Compliance Staff

Web Page Updated April 19, 2018