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West Covina council allows privately owned cameras in public right-of-way with permit conditions

West Covina City Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary

The council unanimously directed staff to allow privately owned surveillance cameras in public right-of-way for homeowner associations and individual property owners, subject to permit requirements, insurance/liability language and privacy safeguards.

The West Covina City Council on Jan. 6 voted unanimously to permit privately owned security cameras in the public right-of-way for both homeowner associations and individual property owners, directing staff to develop permit requirements, liability protections and privacy safeguards.

City staff presented multiple options after receiving several requests: prohibit private cameras in the right-of-way, allow them for…

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