In 2017, the City Council adopted the View Equity Ordinance to establish a process for residents seeking to restore views obstructed by neighboring vegetation.  The intent and purpose are to seek resolution of view equity disputes, to promote landscaping and maintenance, and to discourage damage to trees and vegetation.  The View Equity Ordinance applies only to a specific geographic area identified as the Hillside Overlay District. 

The View Equity Ordinance includes evaluation criteria to determine whether an unreasonable obstruction of view has occurred, and factors to determine the appropriate view equity action.  Restoration actions, if deemed appropriate, are listed in the order of preference.  Certain limitations apply and a view can only be restored to that which existed on the date the property was purchased or as far back as March 7, 2002, whichever is more recent.  For more information on the View Equity Ordinance, please refer to the links below:

• View Equity Ordinance
• View Equity Process Flowchart
• View Equity Request Application
• View Equity Claim Application
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

For questions regarding the View Equity Ordinance, please contact the Planning Division at (310) 618-5990.