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The Code Enforcement Officer works closely with Building and Planning department staff to ensure compliance with our codes.  Once a complaint is received, we will review the allegations and schedule an inspection of the site if potential violations exist.  After the site visit, the inspectors submit a report to the Code Enforcement Officer for further review.  Planning staff may be consulted regarding violations of the zoning regulations.  When it is determined that a violation of our codes exists, we will notify the property owner of the violations and try to achieve voluntary compliance to correct the problems. 

Link to a Good Neighborhood

If you have concerns about visual blight or possible code violations in your neighborhood, please refer to the links provided below to help you navigate to the proper department:

Code Enforcement: If you have concerns regarding the following, please submit a Field Investigation form:

  • Converted garages or rooms
  • Building without a permit
  • Fence heights
  • Construction noise
  • High Occupancy regulations
  • Sub-standard housing
  • Paving front yards
  • Home Occupation violations
  • Sign Ordinance violations
  • Building and Zoning regulations

Please feel free to contact the Code Enforcement Officer at 781-7179 prior to submitting your request so we can clarify issues and provide interpretations of the regulations if required.

Neighborhood Services: File a Report-On Line for concerns regarding issues that are visible from the public right-of-way:

  • Abandoned vehicles, vehicles parked on lawns, unregistered vehicles
  • Trash container storage
  • Noise
  • Trash
  • Graffiti
  • Broken fences

Public Works: Submit a Service Request for concerns regarding:

  • Encroachment in the public right-of-way
  • Cracked sidewalks
  • Tree issues
  • Traffic hazards
  • Traffic signals
  • Street lights
  • Stormwater management, see link on Public Works website

Utilities: Visit the Utilities Department website or call (805) 781-7215 for concerns regarding:

  • Water/Sewer leaks
  • Trash in the public right-of-way
  • Utility billing rates
  • Conservation
  • Recycling

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