Alameda County's Code Enforcement Division investigates violations in unincorporated areas. Complaints can be filed by phone at (510) 670-5460, by email at PlanningCode.Enforcement@acgov.org, or by visiting the Community Development Agency offices.
The Alameda County Code Enforcement Division, part of the Community Development Agency's Planning Department, handles violations in unincorporated areas of Alameda County. The division primarily enforces the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance (County Ordinance 6.65 covering real property nuisances), Junk Vehicle Ordinance (6.48), and Zoning Code (Title 17). Complaints are accepted by phone at (510) 670-5460, by email at PlanningCode.Enforcement@acgov.org, or in person at the Planning Department offices. After receiving a complaint, staff conduct a site visit to verify and document the alleged violation, typically within 3 to 5 business days. If a violation is confirmed, the property owner receives a notice with specific corrective actions required and a compliance deadline. The division aims for voluntary compliance through notification and education before escalating to formal enforcement actions.
If the Board of Zoning Adjustment agrees with staff findings, the property is declared a public nuisance and an abatement order is issued specifying the violation, correction methods, and timeframe. For non-abatable violations, fines are applied to the property owner and increase over time until corrected. Unresolved violations can result in liens on the property.
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