Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement is the Section within the Building Division that deals with violations of the County's building, zoning, and health regulations. Code Enforcement also administers the County's Abandoned Vehicle Abatement program.

New Administrative Citation Program Began August 24, 2018

On August 24, 2018, Permit Sonoma began implementing our new administrative citation program, supporting our goal of establishing a safe and healthy community. This new program provides an additional tool for enforcement, enabling the County to enforce various codes and ordinances via less stringent enforcement action. Administrative citations give us the ability to respond immediately to transient and nuisance violations in the field. Read More

Jurisdiction

Code Enforcement Investigates

Staff investigates and resolves instances of the following within unincorporated Sonoma County:

Accessibility complaints
Abandoned vehicles on private property
Cannabis violations
Construction without permits
Failing septic systems
Grading violations
Health and safety issues (except issues like smoking listed below)
Housing code violations
Zoning violations/Illegal uses of land (examples: commercial use in a residential area or vacation rental without permit)

If you want to report an issue that meets one of the above criteria:

Submit Complaint

Code Enforcement Does Not Investigate

Staff does not investigate instances of the following issues. Please report such issues to the appropriate agency.

Issue	Contact
Incorporated city, suspected violations within	Appropriate city
Noise/Disturbing the peace complaints	Sheriff’s Department
Non-operative vehicles parked in the street	Sheriff’s Department
Property line disputes	Civil matter
Smoking complaints	Health Services