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Community Rules and Ordinances

We're a rural community in Los Angeles County. We have sound, light and community norms. We love our community, our neighbors, and our animals.  

FAQs

Dark Skies / Light Ordinance

Dark Skies / Light Ordinance

Dark Skies / Light Ordinance

Acton is a rural community with lighting codes and ordinance enforcement. Download the information from LA County Lighting update

Outdoor lights off or sensors @ 10pm

Ordinance Brochure

Noise Ordinance

Dark Skies / Light Ordinance

Dark Skies / Light Ordinance

In a rural area, where houses are an acre or more away, your neighbor should not be able to hear you. If your neighbor can hear you, you are too loud. 

LA County settings and impact information sheet. 

Animal Regulations

Dark Skies / Light Ordinance

Dark Skies Communities

Depending on the zoning of your property, you will determine the guidance for your animal ownership. 

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Dark Skies Communities

 International Dark Sky Community Program Guidelines 

Fences

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Western Town

Fencing:  Only split rail, open wood, wire or wrought iron style or similar open-type perimeter fences shall be permitted, except on residential lots of less than 10,000 square feet 

Western Town

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Western Town

 The 1878 Acton school house now serves as a community church, and the 49er Saloon—remodeled and expanded, but retaining its “Western” look—remains a community fixture. 

Community Norms

Ordinances

Los Angeles County post the community standards on their websites. Click the links to read the community standards

Community Standards

Chapter 22.302

Acton Town Council posts the community standards.  The Acton Community Standards District ("CSD") is established to protect and enhance the rural, equestrian, and agricultural character of the community and its sensitive features.

  • A Hillside Design and Consideration 
  • B Native Vegetation 
  • C Project Design and Planning 
  • D Drainage 
  • E Billboards 
  • F Signs
  • G Fence Design 
  • H Outdoor Lighting 
  • I Street Improvement 
  • J Trail Easements
  • K Home Occupations

Community Standards

Chapter 22.304

Agua Dulce Town Council posts community standards. Agua Dulce  Community Standards District ("CSD") is established to protect and enhance the rural, equestrian, and agricultural community.

  • General 
  • Additions or Repairs to Existing Buildings 
  • Street Standards 
  • Lighting
  • Signs 
  • Vegetation Conservation 
  • Trails 
  • Hillside Management 
  • Significant Ridgeline Preservation  
  • Density Control 
    • Dogs / Shipping containers
  • K Home Occupations

Community Standards

Appendix I

Architectural District 

  • Western Architectural style 
  • Western Palette 
  • Native Plants 


Code of Ordinance

13.66.480

Northwest Area definitions 

District 36 Castaic-Acton 

Public Peace, Morals & Welfare

Title 13

  • Alarms 
  • Alcohol 
  • Gambling
  • Graffiti
  • Public Decency 

Planning and Zoning

2024-0032

  • Planning and Zoning 2024-0032 
  • Section 2: Supplemental  district shall supersede the specific  regulations of the basic zone.

  1. Equestrian District 
  2. Setback District 
  3. Flood Protection District 
  4. Noise Insulation Program 
  5. Rural Outdoor Lighting District 
  6. Historic District 




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