Enforcement Services

The mission of the Enforcement Services Division is to protect, preserve and improve the quality of life of the citizens of Culver City through effective, appropriate and proactive enforcement of the City's codes and ordinances, to be sensitive to the needs of the public and business communities, and to maintain these standards with a commitment to integrity and excellence in customer service.

Staff works closely with the community in hopes of gaining voluntary compliance. However, when necessary, staff will take appropriate enforcement action necessary to gain compliance including Warning Notices, Notice of Violations and issuing Administrative Citations.

Division Staff
Sharon Guidry, Manager email
Michael Munoz, Code Enforcement Officer email
Marian Aspnes, Code Enforcement Officer email
Colleen Gong, Secretary email
Evan Luckoff, Park Patrol Officer email
Jemeel Powell, Park Patrol Officer email

Division Information
310-253-5940 - Office
310-253-5824 - Fax
Culver City City Hall
9770 Culver Blvd
2nd Floor

Hours of Operation
Code Enforcement
7:30 am - 5:30 pm (Closed alternating Fridays)

Park Patrol
11:00 am - 9:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday
8:00 am - 9:30 pm Wednesday


Common Residential violations investigated

• Property and landscape maintenance
• Inoperable vehicles
• Trash cans visible from the public right-of-way
• Construction activity without required Building Permit
• Illegal additions
• Illegal Home Occupation
• Outdoor storage of junk, trash and debris visible from the public right-of-way
• Garage Conversions or other improper occupancies
• Parking on the lawn
• Peeling Paint on house and/or garage
• Auto repair
• Over height fences

Common Commercial/Industrial violations investigated

• Auto repair outside and enclosed area
• Business License (operating without a license)
• Landscape maintenance
• Outdoor display of goods
• Outdoor storage of goods visible from the public right-of-way
• Property Maintenance (accumulation of rubbish)
• Non-permitted and/or deteriorated business signs
• Illegal banners (without permit)
• Excessive noise
• Graffiti

Common park regulation violations investigated

• Dogs in City parks (dogs are only allowed in the authorized dog park).
• Smoking
• Permit requirement
• Hours of operation
• Drinking alcohol
• Skating
• Skateboarding
• Bike riding

Did you know the Culver City Municipal Code?

1. Prohibits placing trash cans at the curbside no earlier than sunset the day prior to collection and containers must be removed no later than midnight on the day of collection.



2. Prohibits the storage of junk, trash, debris or other personal property in the yard areas visible from the public right-of-way.



3. Prohibits the storage of wrecked, inoperable and/or abandoned vehicles in your driveway. These vehicles cannot be visible from the public right of way and must be parked on a paved surface.



4. Prohibits certain animals and limits the number of cats, dogs and other common animals.



5. Prohibits conducting business without a license or permit, including yard sales.



6. Requires permits for most alterations to a dwelling or structure prior to any construction.



7. Permits only minor auto repair on residential property and only on vehicles registered to the location.



8. Prohibits parking on the lawn.



9. Limits the height of front yard fences and hedges to a maximum of 4 feet in residential areas.



10. Prohibits posting signs in the public right-of-way.



11. Permits construction only between the hours of :
    8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
    9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturdays
    10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sundays

Three easy ways to file a complaint:

1. Culver City Connect


2. Culver City Hotline (310) 253-5555


3. Contact office directly (310) 253-5940

Forms

• Request for Administrative Hearing (pdf)
• Administrative Hearing Hardship Waiver Request (pdf)