KEEP SOUTH EL MONTE BEAUTIFUL A QUALITY NEIGHBORHOOD STARTS WITH YOU!

The City of South El Monte’s greatest asset is its residents and the neighborhoods they live in. A community with clean and presentable properties is more likely to have higher property values; cohesive and aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods; less crime; more civic pride and participation from residents; better economic development opportunities; and overall a higher quality of life.

Residents are strongly encouraged to preserve the beauty and character of their neighborhoods. As residents of South El Monte, we are stakeholders in our City and responsible for the image of our properties and neighborhoods.

Below are few tips for maintaining safe and attractive neighborhoods.

Property Maintenance

Maintaining the exterior of all structures on your property is important for protecting property values. A lack of maintenance in the following areas are detrimental to the community:

• Deteriorated fences, gates, and garage doors

• Broken or missing windows, damaged window screens

• Weathered or damaged roofs

• Peeled or cracked paint

Landscaping

Landscaping is an important element of any property and has the potential to positively or negatively impact property values. All property owners are required to provide landscaping and a continuing program of maintenance. Also, barren areas, dead vegetation, or weeds does not constitute acceptable landscaping. All front-yard landscaping must be trimmed regularly so as not to encroach into public right-of-way.

Trash and Debris

Discards, trash, debris, and junk accumulations must be promptly removed from the exterior of the property. Such items are not only unsightly but they also attract rodents and become a fire hazard. Broken, unusable or abandoned items, appliances and furniture are considered discards.

Trash Containers

Waste containers may be placed at the curb for removal by Athens Services 24 hours before trash collection day. Containers must be removed following collection and stored out of public view.

Inoperable Vehicles

Inoperable vehicles are not permitted to be parked on a property within the public view. A vehicle is considered inoperable if it has the following:

• There are flat or missing tires, the vehicle is dismantled or wrecked

• Junk is piled in, around, or under the vehicle

• The vehicle has no license plate, the vehicle has expired registration

• There are cobwebs or an accumulation of dirt or dust indicating non-use

For additional information, please contact Code Enforcement Supervisor Joe Martinez at 626.579.6540 ext. 3238 or via email at jmartinez@soelmonte.org.