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Building on your lot in Artesia
Artesia sets fence heights by yard on single-family lots and requires city approval before any fence or wall is built. Its accessory-structure rules cover satellite antennas and roof-mounted equipment.
Key points
- Fence height: On single-family lots, Artesia limits fences to 42 inches in the required front yard and 6 feet in interior side and rear yards.
- Satellite antennas: In the A-1, R-1 and M-R zones, Artesia limits satellite antennas over 1 meter across to 10 feet, with 10-foot rear and side setbacks.
Each rule below is marked Artesia code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Fences and walls
Artesia code On single-family lots, Artesia limits fences to 42 inches in the required front yard and 6 feet in interior side and rear yards.
All 5 Artesia rules on fences and walls, with the code text →
Sheds, garages and other accessory structures
Artesia code In the A-1, R-1 and M-R zones, Artesia limits satellite antennas over 1 meter across to 10 feet, with 10-foot rear and side setbacks.
All 4 Artesia rules on sheds, garages and other accessory structures, with the code text →
RV and boat parking
Artesia code Emergency parking for up to 24 consecutive hours. Up to 72 consecutive hours with a city permit, for loading and unloading.
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Solar panels and EV chargers
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Tree removal
Artesia code A fine of up to $5,000 per tree or each tree's replacement value, whichever is greater. Yes. Approval is required to remove or prune a street tree or heritage tree.
Building in a flood zone
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Noise and construction hours
Artesia code 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. No construction at any time on Sundays or federal holidays.
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Outdoor lighting
Artesia code Outdoor lights must be off during daylight, from sunrise to sunset. No more than 8 feet above the ground.
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Garage and yard sales
Artesia code A permit is good for no more than 3 days in a row. A permit is required; you may apply by telephone.
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Family child care homes
| Zoning | A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning |
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| Business license or fee | A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home |
| Local rules | Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone |
| Small home | Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
| Large home | 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
Home alarm permits and false alarms
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Signs on homes
Artesia code Not allowed. Not allowed.
Trash and recycling carts
Artesia code Use the solid waste, recyclable materials and organic waste collection services of the City or its contractors. Do not leave out after 8:00 p.m. on the collection day.
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Other Artesia rules on this
Artesia's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.
- Urban lot splits (SB 9) (§ 9-1.1401)
- Two homes on a single-family lot (SB 9) (§ 9-2.1650)
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Artesia?
Artesia's code: Expedited permitting under the Los Angeles County expedited rooftop solar rules, adopted by reference. (Applies to small home rooftop solar energy systems.) (§ 8-12.01).
What are the rules for building in an Artesia flood zone?
Artesia's code: A development permit is needed for all construction or other development in the City, including manufactured homes. (§ 8-8.305).
Can I run a family child care home in Artesia?
California law sets this for every city, including Artesia: Zoning: A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(a)); Business license or fee: A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(b)); Local rules: Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(e)); Small home: Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(c)); Large home: 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(b)).
Do I need a permit for a home alarm in Artesia?
Artesia's code: Penalty set by City Council resolution. (Residential alarm system, from the tenth false alarm and every later one in any 365 day period.) (§ 5-19.04); 9 in any 365-day period with no penalty. A penalty applies from the tenth. (Residential alarm system, in any 365 day period.) (§ 5-19.04).
General information, not legal advice.
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