What We Investigate
Code Compliance investigates complaints on private property in the
unincorporated County. If you are unsure if you live in the
unincorporated County, please use the link here to see if you are within the unincorporated
area of San Diego County. Here is a list of the most common requests
that Code Compliance investigates:
| COMPLAINT TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Storage of Solid Waste | Trash and debris on the property |
| Inoperable Vehicles | Abandoned and inoperable vehicles on private property |
| Cannabis Facilities | Unpermitted Cannabis Facilities |
| Construction Without Permits | Project may require permits before construction |
| Grading and Clearing | Grading and clearing may require permits |
| Home Occupation | Not following home occupation guidelines |
| Light Trespassing | Unshielded or bright lights on private properties |
| Commercial Vehicles Storage | Commercial vehicles being kept on private property |
| Animal Keeping | Regulations on the quantity and type of animals on a property |
| Noise | Click here to visit our noise page |
| Graffiti | Graffiti on private property. Click here for more information. |
| Trailer Coaches | Storage and occupancy of trailer coaches on private property |
| Signs | Unpermitted signage |
Please note Code Compliance enforces other regulations that are
within the County of San Diego Zoning Ordinance as well as the San
Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances.
What Code Compliance does not investigate
Some common complaints Code Compliance receives are civil matters, including but not limited to:
- Property line disputes, trees or vegetation hanging over property lines or private road easements.
- Lack of general private property maintenance such as overgrown lawns, trees, shrubs, fences, and buildings.
- Conditions and requirements found in private CC&Rs and private road easements.
Issues Handled By Other Departments/Agencies
Code Compliance does not investigate all types of complaints. Please see the table below for common complaints, which includes the proper County Department and contact information.
|
Complaint Type |
Department |
Contact Information |
Website Information |
|---|---|---|---|
Rats, Mice, Flies | Environmental Health, Vector Control | (858) 694-2888, vector@sdcounty.ca.gov | |
Mosquitos and Green Pools | Environmental Health, Vector Control | (858) 694-2888, vector@sdcounty.ca.gov | |
Public Swimming Pools | Environmental Health | (858) 505-6903 fhdutyeh@sdcounty.ca.gov | |
Housing Related Issues | Environmental Health | (858) 505-6900 | Food and Housing Program (sanitation, maintenance, and occupancy) |
Waste Dumped Along a Road | Public Works | (858) 694-2212 | |
Street Signs/Road Visibility Issues | Public Works | (858) 694-2212 | |
Animal Manure in a Watercourse | Watershed Protection | 1-888-846-0800 watersheds@sdcounty.ca.gov | |
Dog Waste | Animal Control Services | (619) 767-2675 |
|
Too Many Roosters | Animal Control Services | (619) 767-2675 | |
Grading or Structures in a Watercourse | Public Works Watercourse Protection | (619) 359-9809 |
|
Dust and Air Pollution | Air Pollution Control District | (858) 586-2650 | Air Pollution Control District
|
Mobile Home and RV Parks | Environmental Health | (619) 366-1590 |
|
Other Code Compliance Pages
Please see the Code Compliance pages below for detailed information about the division.
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