How are codes enforced?
City codes are designed to maintain a healthy and safe environment and preserve the quality of life standards for residents and businesses. There are many types of codes: City Codes, Fire Codes, Uniform Building Codes, Uniform Housing Codes, Zoning Ordinances, Vehicle Codes and Penal Codes. Code Enforcement is a responsibility shared by staff of several departments in the City of Citrus Heights. The city relies on residents to help identify possible code violations. Code Enforcement officers respond to complaints according to the impact of the violation on the community.

Situations that pose a serious risk to health and safety are given top priority; others are pursued in the order in which they are received. For all types of code complaints, the first step is personal contact by a Code Enforcement Officer to ascertain if a code violation exists, and to request remediation. If the individual responsible for the situation is not available, or is unwilling to correct the code violation in a timely manner, a notice of violation or a citation may be issued. The individual has ignored previous notices / citations. In many cases the individual responsible for the code violation is given the opportunity to voluntarily correct the situation and comply with current codes without a penalty. If the correction is not made in reasonable time the individual may be subject to fines and other penalties.

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1. Can I remain anonymous when I file a complaint?
2. How many vehicles can one person own?
3. How are codes enforced?
4. I have relatives visiting. Can they stay in their RV in front of our house?
5. Can commercial trucks and/or trailers park in a residential neighborhood?
6. I have mold in my home, what do I do?
7. How do I make a complaint about a city code violation?
8. I want to add to my existing driveway (or add a second driveway) by removing a side lawn. Do I need to notify anyone?
9. What is an approved parking surface?
10. My neighbor has a boat and trailer parked in the driveway. Is this allowed?
11. What happens when I report my neighbor for a city code violation?
12. Where can I find FAQs about the Rental Housing Inspection Program?