Westwood Hills neighbors have a chance to greet friends and meet new neighors at the WHPOA Annual Meet, set for November 13 at the Westwood Presybterian Church. For more news about speakers, refreshments and prizes see the 2019 WHPOA Newsletter, just published.
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The following comes from a brochure provided by Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer and offers the following “Tips on Keeping Los Angeles Livable”:
CITY PROPERTY
BUREAU OF STREET SERVICES, Street-Use (800) 996-2489:
Posting yard sale and other signs is not permitted on public property. (LAMC 28.04(a))
Property owners and renters are responsible for keeping the sidewalk in front of their house or business free of trash and debris (LAMC 41.46)
Trash containers can be put out no earlier than 6 PM before collection and must be removed by 8 PM afterwards. (LAMC 66.27
It is illegal to dump garbage of any kind on any street. (LAMC 66.27)
NOISE:
LAPD NON-EMERGENCY HOTLINE 877 ASK-LAPD / 877-275-5273
Construction in residential areas is limited to the hours of 7 AM to 9 PM during the week and 8 AM to 6 PM on Saturdays. It is banned on Sundays and national holidays. (LAMC 41.40)
Loud Noises from any musical instrument, stereo or other amplified device is prohibited if it interferes with someone’s peace and quiet. No sound should be audible more than 150 feet away from the boundary where it is being played. (LAMC 112.01(a)(b))
Car Alarms must become automatically silenced within five minutes. (LAMC 114.06)
Leaf Blowers may not be used before 7 AM. (LAMC 112.04)
FIREWORKS
It is a misdemeanor to use, sell, possess, or discharge fireworks in the City of Los Angeles. (LAMC 57.5608.1.2)
CARS
Home Car Repair must be done in a building or area that is hidden by a wall or fence. (LAMC 12.21A1(a), 12.21A8(a)) DEPT. OF BUILDING & SAFETY (888) 524-2845
Inoperable Cars must be garaged or somewhere hidden, not in a driveway or on the street. (LAMC 12.21A8(b)) DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION, Abandoned Vehicles (800) 222-6366
Except for emergency vehicles, parking is never allowed in alleys. (Vehicle Code 22951) DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION,Parking Enforcement (213) 485-4184
OUTSIDE STORAGE
Items such as indoor furniture, plumbing fixtures, construction and car parts can not be stored in the yard. (LAMC 12.21A(a), 12.08A, 12.21C1(g) DEPT. OF STREET SERVICES, Lot Cleaning (800) 996-2489
RESIDENCES
Sanitation laws require dog owners to clean up after their dogs
immediately. (LAMC 53.49)
ANIMAL SERVICES DEPT.(888) 452-7381
A maximum of five 2-day yard sales are allowed per year. Sale items must be used only, no new merchandise. Sales are not allowed on the sidewalks or streets. Hours are 9 AM – 5 PM only. (LAMC 12.03) CITY CLERK, OFFICE OF FINANCE (213) 626-9271
BASIC MAINTENANCE / REPAIR OF BUILDINGS OR FENCES
DEPT. OF BUILDING & SAFETY (888) 524- 2845 / HOUSING & COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPT. (866) 557-736
Houses must be painted, maintained and in good repair, including wood siding, porch flooring, steps and railings, windows, screens, roofs and exteriors. (LAMC 91.8104.1).
Properties must also be free of trash, debris and overgrown vegetation. (LAMC 91.8104)
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UCLA Vice Chancellor Michael Beck will discuss UCLA plans and operations at a meeting of the Westwood Community Council on Monday, September 17. The meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the public, will be held at Belmont Village Westwood, 10475 Wilshire Blvd. Parking is available under the building.
A complete agenda is available at www.westwoodcommunitycouncil.org.