Common Code Violations

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The Code Compliance Division is dedicated to protecting the health and safety of citizens through education and fair and consistent enforcement of city codes. These ordinances address a variety of concerns including blight, unsanitary conditions, fire hazards, and unsafe structures. Left unmanaged, these issues can lead to public health hazards as well as conditions that impact the property values in your neighborhood.

For your convenience, please use our online complaint form or MyCathedralCity Mobile App to report a suspected code violation.

If you've received a citation and would like to file an appeal, click here for the form. Please submit completed form to codecompliancedept@cathedralcity.gov.

Please contact us if you have any questions or need additional information.

Common Code Violations

Property Maintenance – messy yard, trash, weeds, overgrown lawns
Trash Cans – containers at curbside in excess of 24 hours.
Cars parked on lawns, broken down, or stored in front yards.
Illegal home business-mechanic/auto repair, painting/detail, food, beauty/manicure, daycare, ongoing garage sales.
Roosters, pigs, farm animals, exotic birds, reptiles
Sprinklers – overflowing water onto the street
Furniture at curbside – call Burrtec – (760) 340-2113
Vacant lots-illegal dumping, trash, weed overgrowth
Housing – health and safety issues, septic back-ups and overflows, bug infestations, etc.
Abandoned Vehicles on your property – NO CHARGE TO REMOVE VEHICLES.

Garbage Containers

Household Items on Curb

Improper Refuse Disposal / Bulky Items, Improper Storage of Trash

Inoperative Vehicles

Some signs of an inoperative vehicle are flat tires, junk and trash stored on or in the vehicle, missing windows, bumpers or headlights, excessive dirt, plant material, cobwebs and debris under the vehicle. Storage of registered or unregistered abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles or parts on private or public property is unpermitted. Your vehicle is inoperative if you cannot legally operate it on the street as described in CCMC 11.80 Abandoned Vehicles.

Visual Blight

Landscaping

Parking

Commercial Vehicle Parking

Property Address

Home Occupations

Illegal Signs

Sleeping in Vehicles

Vacant Lots

Stagnant Water

Illegal Dumping

Disruptive Activities

State Housing Law

If you are renting and your landlord has not made repairs you feel they are responsible for, you should contact The State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. They can provide you with a guide for landlords and tenants; this guide will assist you in getting what you need corrected. If your landlord still does not make repairs, the Code Compliance Division may be able to assist you. The California State Housing Law and the maintenance of these structures are indicated in the California Health & Safety Code 17920.3.

Garage Sales

Residents may have a permitted garage sale every 90 days. Permits may be obtained at Cathedral City Code Compliance located at 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero in Suite B. You must show bona fide identification showing your photo, name and address where the garage sale will be held. The signs provided with the permit are the only signs you are permitted to use. Posting any signs on city street signs, telephone poles, signal boxes or light poles is prohibited. CCMC 5.35 Garage Sales.

Illegal Garage Conversions and Other Added Structures

Abandoned Homes

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Common Code Violations

Common Code Violations