Welcome to Code Enforcement

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The Code Enforcement staff is made up of six building inspectors and one Community Service Officer.

Building Inspectors
Building Inspectors are part of the Building & Inspection Division who deal with construction that need permits, garage conversions, fences, zoning issues, etc.

Community Service Officers
Community Service Officers (CSO), as part of the Police Department, work with the Building and Inspection Division on a two year detail. CSO’S generally enforce non-building codes, which are violations outside the building. Building Inspectors generally enforce codes within the building, however, duties frequently overlap. More specifically, Code Enforcement Officers enforce:

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• Trees - Illegal pruning of trees [pdf]
• Weeds - Overgrown weeds and vegetation [pdf]
• No Building Permits/Stop Work Notices - Proper permits for all construction
• Animals - Number and type of animals under City Code
• Illegal conversions - Gargages converted into living quarters [pdf]
• Zoning Ordinance Violations - Fence heights, shed sizes and location, and businesses operating in designated areas, etc.
• Inoperative vehicles - Inoperative vehicles on private property [pdf]. For inoperative vehicles on public streets, please contact Police at 780-7150

For more information, go to City Codes

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Contact information for . . .

Health Issues:
Please call San Mateo County Environmental Health at 363-4305.

Animal Issues:
Please call the SPCA/Peninsula Humane Society at 340-7022.

Police Issues:
Please call 780-7100. If it is an emergency, dial 911.

Fire Issues:
Please call 780-7400.

Public Works Issues
Please call 780-7464.

If you live in the County:
Call the County of San Mateo Code Enforcement at 363-4825.

Legal Issues:
Please call La Raza Legal Central at 415-575-3500
(Available for appointments on Thursdays in Redwood City at the Fair Oaks Community Center, call 780-7500).

Mediation:
Please contact the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center at 650-513-0330 or info@pcrcweb.org They are located at 1660 S. Amphlett Blvd. #219, San Mateo CA 94402.

The Peninsula Builder's Exchange in San Carlos also provides a Dispute Resolution Center, they can be contacted at 591-4486.

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