Am I responsible for pre-existing problems on a property I purchase?
Yes. The property owner is responsible.
How do I report broken down, inoperable vehicles or piles of junk in the yard of City property?
Call Code Enforcement at (209) 385-6237.
How do I report graffiti within the City?
To report graffiti in your area, please call 209-385-8807.
How do I report illegal dumping going on right now in the City limits?
Call the Police at (209) 385-6905.
How do I report illegal dumping that has already taken place on City property, streets or alleys?
Call Public Works at (209) 385-6800.
On private property? Call Code Enforcement at (209) 385-6237.
How do I report loud music, radio, car stereo, loud party, etc. in the City?
Call the Police at (209) 385-6905.
I want to complain about a car parked on someone’s lawn
Call Code Enforcement to report it at 385-6237.
What does and doesn’t require a city building permit?
Call the Inspections Services Division at (209) 385-6861 to get answers on required permits and permit exemptions.
What happens after I receive a notice from the City to correct code violations?
Different violations have different time frames for correction. Re-inspection dates are listed on notices that are sent out and include our name and phone number.
Where do I file complaints involving animals, eg; crowing roosters, barking dogs wild cats
Call Animal Control at (209) 385-4720.
Why do I need to make the repairs? My tenant is responsible for the problem.
The property owner is ultimately responsible for all repairs to their property.
