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Planning Regulations

Updated January 30, 2023

The Cerritos Municipal Code helps to ensure a healthy, safe, and prosperous environment for Cerritos residents, businesses, and visitors. It contains development and design standards, administrative procedures, and regulations for various types of land uses. Below is a summary of important regulations that are applicable to Cerritos businesses:

Sign Regulations

Tree Trimming Regulations

City regulations are enforced by the Cerritos Code Enforcement Division.

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