One of Temple City's most valuable assets is it's neighborhoods.  A community of well maintained properties can enhance property values, increase civic pride, and improve the quality of life for the residents of the City.  Temple City's Municipal Code has provisions to help maintain our neighborhoods in conditions of which we can all be proud.

The Code Enforcement Division, with help of our residents, is able to assist property owners identify issues that may be in conflict with our Municipal Codes.  Primary emphasis is placed on protecting public health and safety, preserving the quality of life within neighborhoods and enhancing the community's aesthetic integrity.

Complaints Handled by The Code Enforcement Division

• Unkempt swimming pools with stagnant, standing water.

• Overgrown grass, weeds and vegetation in yard areas.

• Lack of appropriate or adequate landscaping.

• Trashcans stored in public view on non-collection days.

• Accumulation of junk, trash and debris on residential and commercial properties.

• Front or side yard parking.

• Inoperable vehicles stored in public view.

• Yard or garage sales (signs and permits).

• Illegal conversions of garages and other structures into dwelling spaces.

• Building without permits.

• Unmaintained buildings due to chipping/peeling paint, deteriorated roof covering, etc.

• Trimming or removing City trees without permits.

• Illegal signs, banners and pennants in commercial and industrial zones.

• The posting of signs, banners, advertisements, posters or flyers on signal poles, utility poles, signposts, trees and medians and in the public right-of-way.

• Businesses (residential/commercial) operating without a City issued business license.

How To File A Complaint

Complaints may be filed with the Code Enforcement Division in person, by mail, by telephone or by e-mail.  To file a complaint:

• Provide the location of the problem with the street name and address.

• Provide specific information of the complaint (i.e. overgrown weeds, inoperable vehicle with the make, model, color and license plate, etc.).

• Please provide your name, address and telephone.  This allows the Code Enforcement Officer to contact you if they need additional information or to advise you of the outcome of the complaint.  Your information will not be given to the violating party.

The Code Enforcement Division is located at Civic Center, 5938 Kauffman Avenue.  Operating hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding code enforcement matters or would like to report a possible "code violation", please call the Code Enforcement Division at (626) 285-2171 or you can call the Code Enforcement Hotline 24 hours a day at (626) 285-5240.

Bryan Ariizumi, Public Safety Officer
bariizumi@templecity.us

Code Enforcement Residential Brochure (English)

Code Enforcement Residential Brochure (Chinese)

Temple City Municipal & Zoning Codes

Los Angeles County Codes

California Codes