Santa Clara County Code Enforcement handles violations in unincorporated areas through the Department of Planning and Development. Reports can be filed online or by calling (408) 299-5770. Within cities, each municipality has its own enforcement division.
Santa Clara County Department of Planning and Development operates code enforcement for unincorporated areas. Complaints can be filed online through the county's Code Enforcement page, by phone at (408) 299-5770, or by email. The department enforces county zoning, building, and land use ordinances. Common violations include building without permits, land use violations, grading without permits, and illegal structures. Within incorporated cities like San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara, each municipality handles its own code enforcement. San Jose residents use the My San Jose app or call (408) 535-7770. Code enforcement complaints can be filed anonymously.
Santa Clara County may issue administrative citations with escalating fines. Violations may also be referred to the District Attorney's office for criminal prosecution as misdemeanors with fines up to $1,000 per day.
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View prohibits disturbing noise between 10pm and 7am weekdays and 10pm to 8am weekends, with enforcement by police and code enforcement officers.
Mountain View, CA
Amplified music from speakers, DJs, and live bands requires compliance with decibel limits and quiet hours; Shoreline Amphitheatre operates under a separate ...
Mountain View, CA
Industrial and commercial properties in Mountain View must comply with stationary noise source limits measured at property lines, with conditions enforced th...
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View Chapter 21 sets specific decibel thresholds varying by zoning district and time of day, measured at property lines with standardized equipment.
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View requires EV charging infrastructure in new construction under CALGreen Tier 2. Residential EV installations follow expedited permitting per AB ...
Mountain View, CA
RVs, trailers, and boats in Mountain View cannot park on public streets over 72 hours and face Large Vehicle Ordinance limits. Residential storage must be on...
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