Common Code Violations

The following violations are prohibited by the South Gate Municipal Code, Title 9, Chapter, 9.48, Property Maintenance, Substandard Property, 9.48.030;

• Overgrown vegetation.
• Weeds, debris.
• Vehicles parked on non-paved surface (private property only).
• Inoperative or abandoned vehicles.
• Discarded items such as furniture, stoves refrigerators.
• Trash cans stored in front and/or side yard.
• Junk and debris stored in front, side, and rear yards or on parkway area past trash pick up day.
• Clotheslines in the front yard.
• Any device, decoration, design, fence, structure, clothesline, or vegetation which is unsightly due to its condition or its inappropriate location.
• Anachronistic signs, these are signs which advertise a use, product or service that is no longer offered on the property.

South Gate Municipal Code, Title 9, Chapter, 9.48, Property Maintenance, Substandard Property, 9.48.020;

• Lack of hot or cold running water
• Deteriorated flooring, walls, ceilings, or roofs.
• Hazardous wiring.
• Faulty plumbing.
• Lack of safe, adequate heating facilities.
• Broken windows or doors.
• Faulty materials of construction.
• Improper occupancy or the use of portions of buildings for any purpose for which they were not intended.
• 1. garage conversion
  2. rumpus room conversions
  3. division of dwelling
  4. enclosed patio
  5. converted storage room or laundry room

• Abandoned and unfinished buildings or portions thereof which are open or vandalized.
• Unpainted buildings or buildings which paint has cracked, chipped, or faded.

South Gate Municipal Code, Title 11, Zoning

• Canopy type structures.
• Parking of vehicles on unimproved surfaces.
• Parking of vehicles within front setback area of any residential property whether paved or not.
• Land use regulations.
• Signs (requires Planning Division approval and permit).
• A-frame or portable signs are prohibited.
• Temporary signs such as banners, pennants, balloons, cold air balloons require Planning Division approvals, and required sign permit.
• Signs in the public right of way or on City property are prohibited.
• Fences heights.