Code Compliance

The goal of the City’s Code Compliance program is to promote and maintain a quality living environment for residents.  City Codes are developed to improve the health, safety and welfare of the public.  Compliance with City Codes helps to maintain healthy neighborhoods and creates an improved quality of life in our City.  In every case, the City’s goal is voluntary compliance.  In some cases, this does not occur, so the City contracts with a legal firm to provide prosecution services.  The City of San Dimas offers unbiased enforcement of the City’s Municipal Code and other City regulations to ensure property maintenance and to promote a quality aesthetic appearance throughout the city.

Codes, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&R’s)

When you move into a neighborhood with Codes, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&R’s), you agree to comply with the regulations as adopted.  CC&R’s represent a civil contract between the property owner, other property owners, and the property owner’s association and are legally binding on the participants.  Violation of CC&R’s can be penalized and fined as set out in the legal section of the regulations.  It is the responsibility of the property owner, not the city, to be aware of any CC&R’s.  A copy of the CC&Rs should be provided to a home buyer by the mortgage company with the title deed.  The city does not maintain or monitor CC&R’s.  CC&Rs are civil in nature and as such are not enforced by the City of San Dimas.  CC&Rs may be more restrictive than City laws; however, they cannot allow something prohibited by City codes.  For enforcement, refer to the enforcement provisions of your CC&Rs and contact the appropriate HOA representative.

Click HERE for a list of the Top 10 Code Violations.

How to File a Concern about a Possible Code Violation

If you suspect there are violations of the San Dimas Municipal Code or have any questions or concerns, please visit MySanDimas or call the Compliance Hotline at 909.542.2502. Please include your name and phone number in case we need to contact you regarding your concern; this information is kept strictly confidential and is not released outside our office. Please also include the street address or a description of the specific location (i.e. northwest corner of an intersection or one lot east of specific address) of the suspected violation. Additionally, if you would like a Code Compliance Inspector to call you back, please specify.

Thank you in advance for your assistance! Together we can keep San Dimas a safe and attractive place to live.

Other Resources and Contacts:

• Animal Control 909.623.9777
• Los Angeles County Sheriff: San Dimas Station 909.450.2700
• Los Angeles County Fire Department:
  • Fire Station 64 – Walnut Avenue 909.599.6727
  • Fire Station 141 – Via Verde 909.599.7117
• Report a green pool: Los Angeles County Health Department 626.813.3360
• San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control 626.814.9466
• Africanized Bee Program – Los Angeles County 626.575.5466
• Renter’s Hotline – California Department of Consumers Affairs 800.952.5210

Top 10 Code Violations

The San Dimas Code Compliance Division has identified the top 10 most common violations in an effort to help our residents understand how to promote and maintain a quality living environment.

Overnight Street Parking without Permit

The City of San Dimas has a prohibition on parking on all City streets between the hours of 2:00 am and 5:00 am, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 10.24.010, except with an annual or temporary overnight parking permits. This ban not only improves the aesthetics of the community, but it also allows for the greater public safety of the area.

RVs Parking in Front Yard

RVs, trailers, boats, and camper shells are not allowed to be parked in front yard driveway. They must be parked in the side or rear yard, and behind the main building line of the house.

Property Maintenance

Weeds, overgrown grass, or plants obstructing public sidewalk or street are unsightly, can create fire hazards, and act as rodent habitat. Dumping of trash, debris, and dirt is unsightly, threatens the environment and water supply, acts as rodent habitat, and poses a threat to the community’s health, safety, welfare, and property values. Structures and fences that are not maintained properly are unsightly, and pose health and safety risks, and can negatively affect neighborhood property values.

Trash Cans

Trash cans put out too early or left out too late are unsightly and create parking problems. Trash cans shall not be placed out earlier than 3:00 pm on Monday and shall be removed by 7:00 pm on Tuesday (the day of collection). Trash cans must be stored out of view from the public right-of-way.

Inoperative Vehicle

“Inoperative Vehicle” means any vehicle which is not capable of driving under their own power, or which lacks wheels, tires, doors, windshield, or lacks current DMV registration tags.

Abandoned Vehicle

Vehicles that have been abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative are considered “abandoned vehicles.”

Vehicle Parked on Unpaved Surface

Vehicles must be parked on a paved surface.

Building without a Permit

Construction or demolition without a building permit poses a threat to public health and safety. Most property improvements, or changes to existing structures or grades, require permits to ensure the projects are built to meet the required safety codes. The permit and inspection process helps protect the homeowner’s property value. To apply for a building permit, contact the Building and Safety Division at 909.394.6260.

Illegal Signs

Signs installed without a permit can be unsightly or pose a threat to public safety and property values.

Tree Removal without a Permit

Removal of mature trees requires a City permit and replacement of the trees. To apply for a tree removal permit, contact the Planning Division at 909.394.6250. Basic knowledge of proper tree care helps individual tree owners understand the quality of care necessary for the health of their trees. Visit www.treesaregood.org/treeowner/treeownerinformation for more information on tree care essentials. For information on proper Pruning Standards of trees and shrubs, click HERE.