No, a permit is not required to landscape. However, the City has adopted a water efficient landscape ordinance to promote water conservation and landscape irrigation systems DO REQUIRE a permit. Therefore, it is best to speak with a planner in the Community Development Department before making changes to landscaping or landscaped areas to make sure that what you are doing is not contrary to City requirements. In addition, non-residential landscaping is required to have an automatic irrigation system. A business license is required of any person in the city who conducts a business to install or maintain landscaping.
For additional information call the Community Development Department at (310) 217-9530 . The Community Development is located in Room 101 at City Hall, 1700 West 162nd Street in Gardena or you may click here to visit the City’s website. Office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.