Code Enforcement Violation S-440-4 in Los Angeles

How has your driveway approach been looking lately? Crumbling to pieces? Maybe you had some work done on it without a permit?

Now that’s coming back to bite you. 

If you receive a Code Enforcement Violation S-440-4, it’s time to spruce up that driveway ramp. 

And a permit expeditor can lead the way. 

What is Code Enforcement Violation S-440-4 in Los Angeles?

A Code Enforcement Violation S-440-4 targets your driveway approach (also called a driveway ramp or driveway apron). Your driveway ramp could be suffering from the following problems:

• Unpermitted Work: It’s cheaper to fix your driveway without a permit, but it’s not legal in the eyes of city inspectors.
• Trip Hazard: If your driveway approach is crumbling, or your car can’t park without blocking part of it, you are interfering with the public right of way and you will get a citation. 
• Illegal Width: Your driveway ramp is too narrow or too wide.
• Obstruction: Your driveway approach is too close to a fire hydrant, traffic signal or street light.

 

How did I get Code Enforcement Violation S-440-4 in Los Angeles?

I’m sorry to tell you, but one of your neighbors probably called you out. Most Code Enforcement Violations are the result of a report on My311LA. That’s the system the city has set up for citizens to connect to a host of non-emergency city services. 

Anyone can report code violations on My311LA and do so anonymously. So, a neighbor may have called in your code violation. It could have been someone who tripped on your driveway apron or it could have been a city inspector driving around. 

Either way, you want to pay that violation quick and get the work done legally. 

How much does Code Enforcement Violation S-440-4 cost?

Get ready. These violations are not cheap. First of all, you MUST pay a Code Violation Inspection Fee of $356.16. After that, you will have to pay an Investigation Fee. 

This fee is collected when a permit is required to bring your property up to code. In the case of a driveway apron, you will need to obtain an A-Permit to bring your driveway up to code. When that permit is issues, you will pay double the permit fee and at least $400. 

What happens if I don’t pay Code Enforcement Violation S-440-4 in Los Angeles?

Oh boy. Does this get expensive real fast. 

Remember that Code Violation Inspection Fee? If you fail to pay it within 30 days, you will then owe the city $1,2460. AND! You will own this fee even if you comply with the order before its due date. 

Still don’t want to comply? Open up that wallet. A Non-Compliance Fee of $660 may be assessed if you fail to comply with the order within 15 days of the compliance date. You can find the compliance date on your Order to Comply. Once this fee has been assessed, you have 30 days to pay it. Paying late means you will then owe $2,310.00.

Your best bet is to correct the driveway apron violation and contact the city inspector ASAP. 

How can I clear up Code Enforcement Violation S-440-4 in Los Angeles?

Get. A. Permit. 

To do work on your driveway apron, you need to get an A-Permit. Most property owners work with a licensed concrete contractor or a professional permit expeditor to pull the permit. The permitting process can feel like a labyrinth, so it’s best to hire a professional.

Ready to fix that code violation? Give us a call today for a free estimate and let the professionals get to work.