Generally, we will send an "Advisory Letter" notifying the person or business of a reported violation, including a time frame for fixing the problem.

At the end of the time frame, an officer will contact the complaining party to see if the violation has been corrected. If it has, the case will be closed. If the violation still exists, an officer will inspect the reported violation.

If the violation is found to still exist, a "Notice of Violation" is given with time in which to comply.

Most often people correct the situation after receiving a Notice of Violation, however, if the situation is not corrected, there are a variety of enforcement tools that can be used. If the situation is not remedied, other tools may be used including:   

• Administrative Citation
• Administrative Penalties
• Criminal Citations 
• County Counsel Action (Permanent Injunction, Warrants, etc.)

Failure to comply may result in charged fees. Officers have some discretion to extend the due dates when extenuating circumstances exist.  View Fees. 

Generally zoning inspections occur within three to four weeks from the time a complaint is received. Inspections on housing cases usually take place within five to six weeks. Vehicle abatement cases are worked and resolved within two weeks.