Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Division enforces the Bell Municipal Code and adopted City Ordinances to maintain the welfare of residents and business owners, as well as improve the community's aesthetics. The Code Compliance maintains and improves the quality of our community through the administration of a fair and unbiased enforcement program designed to foster community engagement, empower communities, and correct municipal code and land use violations.

The City's Code Enforcement Officers work proactively and reactively to address neighbor and business owner complaints within the community.

What Types of Codes does the Division Enforce?

The Code Enforcement Division enforces the Bell Municipal Code, and the following are some frequent enforcement items:

  • Property maintenance (residential and commercial zone)
  • Overgrown vegetation and weeds
  • Properties in a state of deterioration (peeling paint and any other disrepair)
  • Storage of abandoned, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles
  • Sign and/or sign structures maintained in a deteriorated condition
  • Signs posted in public places
  • Prohibited discharges (oil and hazardous materials, NPDES)
  • Substandard of living and/or sleeping quarters in garage
  • Street vendors
  • Unauthorized collection of recyclable materials
  • Trash cans or recycling bin placed for collection more than 24 hours before or after the time for collection of garbage or other materials.

Read the Bell Municipal Code online, or visit Bell City Hall Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 4 PM. A copy of the Bell Municipal Code is also available at each City facility and the Bell Public Library.

To report a code enforcement violation, call the Code Enforcement Hotline at (323) 923-2662. If you have any questions regarding the Department's programs and services, you may submit your concerns online by clicking on the [+] Feedback icon located above.

See a list of frequently asked questions and answers regarding common Code Enforcement Division concerns. FAQS 

You may reach the Code Enforcement Division Supervisor Rich Arriola directly at (323) 588-6211 ext. 2618.

Public Counter Hours

  • Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Walk-in visits are welcome; however, appointments are highly encouraged.

  

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