| The History of Westfield |
| The cost and effort involved in planting and maintaining the parkway trees, the bridle trails, and lots #2 and #3 proved to be a continuing problem. The few hard-working homeowners who always helped were overworked. Homeowners' association dues (which are voluntary) and donations did not provide enough funds to maintain professional upkeep. Annexation was a popular device in the mid-50's. Torrance and Lomita were focusing on portions of the Peninsula. Rolling Hills Estates determined not to be included. Contemporaneously, Westfield considered the alternative of forming a Park District. An investigation indicated this to be a sound idea, and in August 1957, a special election was held. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor of the formation of the Westfield Park, Recreation and Parkway District #12. |
| Westfield Community Regulations |
| In any community, the residents must observe certain regulations so that the rights of all residents to the lawful enjoyment of their property are protected and the community is a pleasant and safe place in which to live. As an unincorporated county area, Westfield is subject to the ordinances of Los Angeles County and, of course, to the laws of the State of California. Specifically, the maintenance of animals in residential areas is governed by county ordinance. All animal owners have the responsibility for acquainting themselves with these laws. In particular, dogs must be confined to the property of their owners, or must be leashed when not on the property. In the interest of maintaining an attractive community, NO signs of any type are permitted at the Westfield entrance or on the Parkway Trees. Also, residents are urged to remove trash containers from the street as soon as possible after trash collections and to otherwise maintain their yards in a neat and clean condition. The streets in Westfield are public roadways. All motor vehicles using the streets must conform to California Motor Vehicle laws and LA County codes. As County roadways, both the California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department patrol the streets of Westfield. |
| We hope this brief "story" answers some of the typical questions occurring to new residents. Westfield is a community that provides a planned beautification program, extensive equestrian facilities, and some organized social activities. Further, its financial responsibilities are equitably divided among all of its residents. Westfield combines the advantages of a rural atmosphere with the convenience of a city nearby. All things considered, we think it's a pretty nice place in which to live. |
| Westfield began in 1950 as brown hills accessed by Westvale Road, Eastvale Road and Bolan Lane. The area was composed of many vacant lots. By 1951, approximately thirty families had built homes in the first tract of what would grow to be four tracts and 293 homes. Today there are 298 homes in Westfield. |
| Westfield formed a Property Owners Association in 1951, which became incorporated in 1953. The next few years saw the donation of lots #2 and #3 to the community by the original developers. This is the site now occupied by the horse-riding ring at the entrance to Westfield. The entrance sign was erected and tracts two and three were opened. The Parkway tree program was started by the developer and the Property Owners Association continued the practice for all of Westfield. |
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