No Tresspassing Requirements

Posted on 06/17/2026

To be recognized by the LAPD, your signs must meet specific criteria:

• Exact Wording: The sign must clearly state:

THIS PROPERTY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

No Entry Without Permission

L.A.M.C. SEC. 41.24

 

• Lettering Size: The underlined text must feature capital lettering that is at least 2 inches high.
• Placement & Quantity:
  • Post signs at every walkway and driveway entering an enclosed property.
  • For unenclosed lots, place them at intervals of no more than 50 feet along the property boundary. [1]

City of Los Angeles Trespass Arrest Authorization Form under Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.24.

The form authorizes LAPD officers to:

• Enter the property
• Warn trespassers to leave
• Arrest individuals who unlawfully remain or return to the property under specific trespassing conditions

Types of Properties Covered:

• Residential properties
• Commercial properties
• Properties open or closed to the public

The owner fills in:

• Property address
• Property type
• Dates the authorization is valid (up to 12 months)

CLICK HERE to read and download the form.

Once completed and notarized, you can email it back to Gloria Caloca or bring it to Foothill station. Please feel free to contact her if you have any questions.  

Gloria Caloca

Senior Lead Officer

12760 Osborne St

Pacoima, CA 91331

818-756-8866 Office

818-634-0754 Cell

Email: [email protected]