Code Enforcement

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

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	California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Property line disputes	Civil matter
Smoking complaints	Health Services