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.
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