FAQS

Report an Unlicensed Business
Contact Jason Masters, Code Enforcement
310-377-1577 extension 104
Email: JasonM@RollingHillsEstatesCA.gov

MuniServices has been retained by the City of Rolling Hills Estates to conduct a business license compliance review to identify all businesses that may be operating in the City without a business license.

You have received this notice because our records indicate that you may be conducting business in the City of Rolling Hills Estates without a business license and have not paid a business tax.

The City of Rolling Hills Estates Municipal Code (Section 5-04-050) states that it shall be unlawful for any person to transact and carry on any business, trade, profession, calling or occupation in the city without first having procured a license from the city to do so and paying the tax.

If you believe you are not liable to pay these taxes, we still require a reply from you to remove you from future mailings. In order to resolve your account, please assist us by completing one of the following items:

• If you are conducting business in the City of Rolling Hills Estates and do not have a current business license, please complete and return the enclosed application in the envelope provided within 30 days of the date of this letter. An invoice detailing the taxes owed will be mailed to you upon receipt of your application information.

• If you already have a valid business license, please provide a copy of your business license and return it within 30 days of the date of this letter in the enclosed envelope, or fax a copy of your license to (559) 275-0289.

• If you believe you are not required to procure a City of Rolling Hills Estates business license, please provide a written statement describing your circumstances and explaining your position. Upon review, you will either be cleared from our system or contacted for additional information.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you need assistance completing the application, require information, or believe that this notice does not apply to you, please contact one of our Tax Specialists Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time at 800-987-0999.

Please refer to your account reference number RHE«unique_key» when calling. Please mail your application directly to the City of Rolling Hills Estates, C/O Business License Processing Center, P.O. Box 27947, Fresno, CA 93729-7947 within 30 days of the date of this letter. Information obtained during this compliance review will be held in strict confidence.

A.) City parks are open from 7:30 a.m. to dusk.

A.) The City has a first-come, first-served use policy for all parks except Ernie Howlett Park. Groups of 20 up to a maximum of 100 must obtain an Ernie Howlett Park Permit Application to hold a function at Ernie Howlett Park. A clean-up deposit of $50 must be submitted with the permit application along with applicable park use fee (20 to 30 persons @ no charge; 31 - 50 persons @ $30; and 51 - 100 persons @ $50). A small kitchen can also be rented at Ernie Howlett Park for a $25 use fee. Contact the RHE Tennis Club office at Ernie Howlett Park at (310) 541-4585 to schedule your group’s function.

Sports fields are provided in Highridge Park (2 soccer fields and 1 softball field) and Howlett Park (3 baseball fields which convert into 2 soccer fields during the Fall months) and available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis when not in use by one of the local youth sports organizations or reserved for a special event. The City’s annually issues sports field permits to AYSO Soccer, Silver Spur Little League, Peninsula Pony-Colt Baseball League, and Palos Verdes Peninsula Girls Softball League during the normal practice and league seasons for each sport. During the weeks between sports seasons, the City’s Maintenance Division implements turf improvement measures, which requires periodically closing the sports fields from public use. Although there are limited opportunities, individuals and organizations can reserve a sports field for a one-day special event. Contact Andy Clark, for sports field rental fees, insurance coverage requirements, and permit application information at (310) 377-1577 ext. 109.

Most City street trees are pruned on a 4 or 5-year interval. Residents can request permission, in writing, to pay for more frequent prunings or the removal and replacement of a City street tree. Removal requests are reviewed and approved by the Park and Activities Commission. For more information about the City’s street tree maintenance program or view restoration policy, please contact Andy Clark at (310) 377-1577 ext. 109.

A.) Call Kristie Bishop at City Hall, (310) 377-1577 ext. 100, and she can tell you about the schedule of the classes and help get you registered. Information about our Recreation Programs is also available in the quarterly Community Activities Newsletter. Classes are offered in Winter (January), Spring (April), Summer (June), and Fall (September) sessions.

A.) The City has a Wild Bird Protection Ordinance that prohibits anyone from shooting, trapping, taking or injuring any wild bird, bird nest or egg within the City. The City has implemented a peafowl trap and removal program for all areas of the City, except within the boundaries of the Dapplegray Lanes and Strawberry Lane homeowners associations. If you have any questions obtaining a Peafowl Removal Permit or to obtain peafowl information, please contact Andy Clark at (310) 377-1577 ext. 109.

The Community Center building is located at 2500 Palos Verdes Drive North and available for groups up to 30 persons. To reserve this facility or if you have questions about the Community Center Application & Guidelines, please contact Ellen Shinkai at (310) 377-1577 ext. 108.

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All second story additions require Planning Commission review and approval. The City generally allows second stories provided that they comply with Neighborhood Compatibility and View Preservation ordinances, as well as other sections of the municipal code. For more information, please contact the Planning Department at (310) 377-1577.

No. Parking on the public street between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. is prohibited. This provision helps maintain the clean appearance of City streets, reduction in street maintenance costs, serves as a deterrent to crime, and allows for maximum accessibility of emergency vehicles and safe vehicular circulation on all streets.

Recreational vehicles may be parked in a side or rear yard, however recreational vehicles may not be parked or stored in yard areas contiguous to streets or highways.

Yes. All residences and business that have alarm systems are required to obtain a permit from the City. Permits are available at no charge. However, if it is reported that one is operating an alarm system without permit, a fine will be imposed. Permit applications are available at RHE City Hall or you can download the application form by clicking here.

The City contracts with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care & Control. You can call the Carson office at (310) 523-9572 for assistance with barking dogs, animals at large, dog and cat licenses, and other pet related issues.

Construction work is permitted Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Construction is prohibited on Sundays and major holidays as defined in the Rolling Hills Estates' Municipal Code.

A maximum of 2 horses is permitted on lots less than 20,000 sq.ft. in area and a maximum of 4 horses on lots 20,000 sq.ft. or larger. Horses may be kept on your property provided that you meet the following requirements:

• Your property is located within the Horse Overlay zone
• You provide at least 800 sq.ft. of horsekeeping area for the first horse.
• For each additional horse, you must have at least 300 sq.ft. of additional horsekeeping area
• The horsekeeping area (including barns, stables, corrals, etc.) must be at least 35’ away from any onsite and offsite dwelling unit.

Please contact the Planning Department for more information.

No. However, the maximum height for any fencing in the front yard is 24”. If the property is located within the Horse Overlay zone, a 42” high 3-rail fence may be built to City standards. For more information, please contact the Planning Department at (310) 377-1577.

Yes. Please contact the Los Angeles County Department of Building & Safety at (310) 534 3760 for more information.