Filing a Complaint

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The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for the investigation of many types of property-related complaints, as reflected below. To file a complaint, complete a Citizen’s Complaint Form. Please be sure to provide complete contact information, should staff need to contact you regarding your complaint.

Code Enforcement responds to issues involving the following:

Barking dogs
Construction without permits
Fence height regulations
Graffiti removal
Illegal dwelling units
Inoperable vehicles on private property
Junk, trash, and debris in public view
Noise violations
Parking Citation Appeals
Signs and banners without permits
Signs in the public right-of-way
Trash cans left out
Unpermitted home occupations in residential zones
Use of gas-powered leaf blowers
Business without permits/licenses

Code Enforcement does NOT respond to issues involving:

Air pollution: Contact the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District for assistance.
Civil complaints (neighbor-to-neighbor issues) such as property lines, tree trimming and blocked views. However, the City has established a confidential Mediation Program to assist residents with these type of issues.
Dogs off leash: Contact the San Diego Humane Society for assistance.
Mobile home park disputes: Contact the California Department of Housing and Community Development for assistance.
Pests such as rats, mice, mosquitoes: Contact San Diego County Vector Control for assistance.
Substandard housing and/or mold: Contact the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health for assistance.
Tenant/landlord disputes: Contact the National Conflict Resolution Center for assistance.