The City of Rolling Hills California - Los Angeles' South Bay
January 6th, 2009
The following excerpts are from:
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall Website
Rolling Hills Estates Official Homepage
The City of Rolling Hills Estates officially became Los Angeles County's 60th municipality on September 18, 1957. In that first year, the City's population totaled only 3,500; but its new citizens were united in their concern over maintaining the community's rural atmosphere characterized by rolling hills, vast open spaces and white fences.
Annexation of new areas to the City was another ongoing concern during the City's early years. In 1959, the Montecillo, Chandler Quarry, Country Club Estates and northern Masongate areas were added to the eastern and western portions of the City. Later annexations from 1960-66 included the research and development land behind the Northrop Corporation; the Peninsula Center, Harbor Sight, the Ranch, Rolling Hills Park Estates, Highridge, Hillcrest Manor, Hillcrest Meadows, Terraces, and Cresta Verdes areas. In 1982, the site of the former Palos Verdes Landfill was annexed to assure that City concerns regarding this closed facility would be recognized.
Today there are 28 neighborhood areas within the community, each with its own special character, architectural style, and Homeowners Association. These Associations often represent citizens directly before the City Council and serve as neighborhood social organizations as well.
While the community has undergone changes over the years, the present City Council continues to represent the basic ideals held by the original incorporating pioneers. As in the past, today's emphasis in managing the City is placed upon preserving its rural residential character and, at the same time, providing the best possible services to its citizens.
Rolling Hills is a private, gated community located atop the scenic hills of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. Incorporated in 1957, Rolling Hills maintains a ranch style/equestrian environment with an enduring respect for native wildlife and natural surroundings.
Rolling Hills residents are extremely active in community organizations throughout the peninsula and dedicate themselves to preserving the unique lifestyle found only behind the gates. Rolling Hills offers a variety of municipal services to its residents and visitors including:
Rolling Hills residents are extremely active in community organizations throughout the peninsula and dedicate themselves to preserving the unique lifestyle found only behind the gates. Rolling Hills offers a variety of municipal services to its residents and visitors including:
- fire and law enforcement (LA County)
- planning
- vector control
- building and safety (LA County)
- animal control and licensing
- waste disposal
- complete backyard recycling
