Through this joint effort we are dedicated to protect the value of community property and quality of life in the City's neighborhoods. The Community standard establishes what the proper maintenance of homes and neighborhoods should be. This community standard is reflected in the San Clemente Municipal Code, which is the legal tool that we use to determine the acceptable maintenance. The Process Code enforcement staff responds to citizen complaints or concerns about conditions in the community. The purpose of the Code Enforcement program is to educate the residents and property owners about the Municipal Code maintenance standards regarding neighborhood preservation.
Staff recommends corrections and a compliance date for corrections to be completed.
The goal is to achieve cooperation and compliance. In most cases, voluntary cooperation is faster than the legal options. Volunteer Contributions Code Enforcement Volunteers patrol the community on a pro-active basis from inside a code enforcement vehicle, locating visual property maintenance problems. In addition, at times, special projects are assigned to volunteers. This sometimes requires contact with the public.