For Business and Property Owners
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You Have Rights
If you are an owner or operator of a business or commercial property and have concerns regarding issues of unwanted persons or criminal activity on your property, there are resources available to help you in addressing your issues successfully. We have created a helpful Quick Resources for Business which is an excellent resource to keep on hand at your business.
Protecting Your Property: Taking the Proactive Approach
Many nuisance or criminal activities can be prevented by businesses and property owners taking a proactive approach to protecting private properties. Here are a few things businesses and property owners can do:
- Post signs on your property such as "No Trespassing"
- Sign and send a 647 PC Letter (Illegal Lodging) to the Huntington Beach Police Department
- Secure trash enclosures
- Do not leave empty cardboard boxes where they are publicly accessible
- Reduce foliage that may be used as hiding spots for people/property
- Ensure adequate lighting
- Increase presence or implement private security measures
- Do not feed or give money to non-patrons
Enforcement and Contacting the City of Huntington Beach:
For life-threatening emergencies, please immediately call 9-1-1
When to Call the Code Enforcement Hotline at (714) 536-5271:
- Inhabiting of your or your neighbor's commercial property
- Abandoned shopping carts or other unclaimed property
- Excessive trash, debris, and outdoor storage
When to Call the Police Department at (714) 960-8825:
- Drug activity or the presence of drugs or paraphernalia
- Loitering outside of establishments that sell alcohol
- Trespassing
- Impeding access to businesses
- Aggressive panhandling
