The Code Enforcement Division of the Community & Economic Development Department is responsible for enforcing provisions of the Lomita Municipal Code involving quality of life and neighborhood quality issues such as:

  • Junk, Debris, Garbage
  • Illegal or Unpermitted Signs
  • Business License Enforcement
  • Illegal or Unpermitted Construction
  • Weed Abatement
  • Graffiti Removal
  • Inoperable/Abandoned Vehicles
  • Zoning Violations

Code enforcement staff also coordinates the City’s activities with the health, animal control, building rehabilitation, police and fire suppression agencies.

Compliance

The Code Enforcement Team generally works under a model of voluntary compliance and works with property owners to correct violations within reasonable time allowed to meet compliance. In certain circumstances, administrative penalties are assessed to those who fail to comply with the Municipal Code or who fail to take remedial actions.

Payment

Payments can be made by visiting http://citationprocessingcenter.com or by calling (800) 969-6158. Payments will NOT be accepted at City Hall.

Appeal

Any recipient of an administrative citation may contest the violation(s) by filing an initial administrative review within 15 calendar days of issuance of the citation by submitting a request through http://citationprocessingcenter.com. This request must be made online or over the phone to (800) 969-6158 and set forth with particularity the reasons the responsible person was not responsible for the violation(s). A request for an initial admisntrative review is a mandatory prerequisite to a request for an administrative hearing requiring an advance payment of the fine as well ass associated fees.

How to Report an Issue

Public inquiries, issue reports, or comments can be sent to code@lomitacity.com or by calling 310-325-7110, extension 156.

The Code Enforcement Division can also process code enforcement requests regarding code violations online through ViewPoint. Viewpoint is a website that allows residents to report and view neighborhood concerns. Citizens may photograph a concern and report it through the website. A copy of the photo, description of the issue by the reporting party, and the location will go directly to Code Enforcement for review.

In the event of an emergency, please call 911. Calls to this department about possible violations are kept confidential and files are not released to the public unless required by court order.

Street & Sidewalk Vending in Lomita

Safe Sidewalk Vendor Checklist

Safe-Sidewalk-Vendor-Tri-Fold.pdf

What is an Encroachment Permit?
An Encroachment Permit is required for any construction-related activity that impacts the public right-of-way in the City of Lomita. The public right-of-way includes sidewalks, parkways, curbs, gutters, alleys and streets — essentially, everything between one private property line and the one directly across the street.

Permits are required to protect public safety, manage traffic flow and prevent damage to City property. Failure to obtain a permit could result in fines or a stop-work order.

Before beginning any work that involves removing, replacing, reconstructing, excavating, adding or altering any part of the right-of-way, an Encroachment Permit must be issued by the City. This permit ensures that all proposed changes are reviewed and approved for safety, accessibility and quality standards.

Common Examples That Require an Encroachment Permit:

  • Construction that affects sidewalks, curbs or streets
  • Placing a moving POD/storage unit, temporary roll-away dumpster or moving truck on a public street
  • Utility work by private contractors
  • Construction delivery vehicles (concrete, lumber, roofing shingles, etc.)

Please note: many requests for permits are received after a roll-away dumpster, truck or POD/storage unit has already been placed in the street. To avoid citations and delays, always apply for your Encroachment Permit at least one week in advance. This allows time for the City to process the request, make proper arrangements and inform neighbors of upcoming work.

Required Documentation for Construction-Related Encroachment Permits

If a contractor is performing work in the right-of-way, they must provide:

  • A valid City of Lomita Business License
  • A California State Contractor’s License
  • A Certificate of Liability Insurance (ACORD form)
  • Plans that clearly show both existing and proposed work
  • A Traffic Control Plan
    • For arterial streets: must be engineer-stamped
    • For minor streets: may include relevant pages from the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Once the permit is issued, the contractor must notify the Public Works Department at least 24 hours before starting the work.

Apply for an Encroachment Permit.