Montclare · 2026-04
Montclare 311 requests jump 45%, potholes lead
Montclare residents filed 136 pothole complaints in April, driving a 45% spike in 311 requests overall. Crime dropped sharply—22 incidents versus 71 the month before, with violent offenses down from 13 to 7. Six new businesses opened, including Arturo's Mexican Food and 606 Fitness Gym. Permits rose to 11 from 6, though their total value slipped 5% to $174k. Nine of those permits came through the express program.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 11 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $173,829 |
| New business licenses | 6 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 493 |
| Reported crimes | 22 |
| Violent crimes | 7 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- Arturo's Mexican Food (Retail Food Establishment)
- SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN (Retail Food Establishment)
- SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN (Regulated Business License)
- LAXI LIQUOR (Package Goods)
- 606 FITNESS GYM (Regulated Business License)
- BLUE STUDIO KITCHEN AND BATH (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 9
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 136
- Blue Recycling Cart — 50
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 26
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 25
- Tree Emergency — 22