City Code Violations That Affect You
Do you have a city code violation?
When we think of “city code violations,” we think of obvious examples: someone who parks where they shouldn’t or someone who brings an animal into a space marked no pets. But in realty, the codes that govern San Diego often go unnoticed until a violation is directly creating an impact on your life.
City codes exist to ensure that individual residents, as well as corporations, are all able to enjoy the wonderful city. City codes cover a variety things including noise levels, waste storage, and land grading. Those who violate city codes face consequences based on the severity of the offense and how frequently it occurs.
What to do if you have a city code violations
Average residents can report code violations by submitting a “Request for Investigation” form or calling the Code Enforcement office. Because this office receives multiple violations a day, the most pressing complaints are those that affect a whole community, not just a singular home. City code violations are taken very seriously because something that seems innocent (like a dog next door) can create a hassle on the community.
Currently, San Diego has restrictions on wasting water because of a drought. The first “Notice of Violation” is simply a warning, but the next punishments includes fines between $100 – $1,000.
Like most cities, San Diego also has many rules governing noise complaints, included but not limited to those from pets. If any animal creates a continued disturbance to the neighbors, you would be able to open a “Request for Investigation” into said animal. Furthermore, residents cannot keep any type of animal they want on a property that isn’t zoned correctly. Someone owning than six dogs technically has a kennel and cannot live in a residential building.
New Construction
The city also has rules governing new construction. A builder first will need to get a proper permit to begin construction. These permits generally allow activity between 7:00am and 7:00pm. They also require that maintenance equipment like trucks or cranes stay below a certain sound limit.
The Code Enforcement Division will also handle complaints about disability accessibility. All new construction needs to be accessible to those with disabilities. Furthermore, if older buildings can amend themselves to be disability-friendly, they should. Sites also frequently need to create special parking spaces or entrances that are ADA compliant.
Depending on the level of the violation, sometimes the best first step to take is for you to contact the party directly. Someone may not even realize that they are in violation until you tell them. In this way, we all take responsibility for keeping the city safe and comfortable for all.
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