Sonora code enforcement is staffed one day per week on Tuesdays through the Community Development Department. Complaints can be filed by filling out a form and delivering it to City Hall at 94 N. Washington Street or emailing it to Code Enforcement.
The City of Sonora Community Development Department provides code enforcement services, though staffing is limited to one day per week on Tuesdays. To file a code complaint, residents fill out a complaint form available at City Hall (94 N. Washington Street) or on the city website, then submit it to Code Enforcement via email or by dropping it off at City Hall. The department enforces the California Building Code, city ordinances, policies, and procedures. For urgent safety issues outside of Tuesday code enforcement hours, contact the Sonora Police Department at 209-532-8141. Ordinance 852 updated the city's general penalties, code enforcement, and administrative citation procedures.
Code violations are subject to administrative citations under Ordinance 852 and the general penalty provisions of SMC section 1.08.010.
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