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1. Can you tell me who complained about my property?

The Board of Supervisors has deemed all our cases to be confidential and we may not disclose that information.

2. What do I need to do to file a complaint?

A complaint can be filed with the Community Development Department orally or in writing. We require a physical address and a short description of the alleged violation.

3. Do I have to give my name if I want to complain about someone in violation?

No. We take anonymous complaints and are careful to safeguard all information pertaining to the case.

4. How long can a person use a recreational vehicle for human occupancy?

A recreational vehicle may not be used for human occupancy for more than 30 days in a calendar year. However, with approval from the Building and Safety Division, one may reside in a recreational vehicle while they have an active permit for the new construction of a residence or business.

5. Why are you singling me out when you can drive down the street and find 10 others who are in violation?

As directed by the County Ordinance Code, for planning-related violations, CDD is reactive not proactive. We do not take action until we receive a complaint. Once a complaint is received then we proceed in working with the property owner to mitigate the violation. For building-related violations the CDD is proactive and will initiate enforcement action without a complaint to ensure that life safety concerns are addressed.

6. What are the penalties for doing work without a permit or for failing to correct a zoning violation?

The penalties for failing to get a permit for building/remodeling projects range from $100 deposit against 50% permit fee for smaller projects and go up to $1,000 deposit against four times the permit fee for larger projects. For failure to correct a zoning violation, penalties start at $100 and go up to $1,000 if not corrected.