1. How do I find out what the local codes are?
2. How do I report a violation of local codes?
3. Are complaints kept confidential?
4. How quickly will a code compliance officer respond to a complaint?
5. How can I find out if any action has been taken on my complaint?
6. What happens to someone who is found to be in violation of local codes?
7. Can someone appeal a code enforcement violation notice?

1. How do I find out what the local codes are?

The Town of Yucca Valley’s Municipal Code can be accessed through this website, or visit the Yucca Valley Town Hall for assistance in looking up a specific code

2. How do I report a violation of local codes?

Call or visit the Community Development offices in the Monterey Business Center, open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, a message can be left for Code Compliance staff at 369-6575, ext. 323.

3. Are complainants kept confidential?

Your confidentiality is always respected and you may register your complaint anonymously if you wish.

4. How quickly will a code compliance officer respond to a complaint?

If a complaint is received during normal business hours, an officer will normally respond by phone or in person within 4 hours. Citizens sometimes feel that the complaint is not being dealt with, but the process written notice to the property owner that a particular corrective action is being requested. This process can take up to a few months to see results.

5. How can I find out if any action has been taken on my complaint?

You can call and request a status report at any time, but to maintain confidentiality, property owner information will not be given out. If an Administrative Hearing is scheduled, the public is welcome to attend. This is a process that offers the property owner an opportunity to respond if corrections are not made within 10 days.

6. What happens to someone who is found to be in violation of local codes?

A case is opened, often an officer makes a visit and pictures are taken. Written notice is sent to the property owner requesting compliance in correcting the violation. In most cases, the person complies and the case is closed. If the violator does not comply, the Town has legal authority to obtain bids from licensed contractors and have the work done. Any fees paid the Town are then charged directly to the property owner.

7. Can someone appeal a code enforcement violation notice?

Administrative hearings are conducted in order to give the property owner the opportunity to answer the complaint. This is known as due process. The hearing officer is impartial and gives all who attend the opportunity to present their views.