Code Enforcement Division
Code Enforcement is the section of Permit Sonoma that responds to complaints and enforces violations of the County's building, zoning, and health regulations within unincorporated Sonoma County.
The Code Enforcement Section works with individuals, neighborhoods, and other agencies to resolve violations of Sonoma County Code. With the exception of high-priority complaints regarding immediately hazardous fire, life safety, or health violations, Code Enforcement pursues complaints and violations based on a priority system and staff resources availability. Code Enforcement's general purpose is to maintain conformance with the County's applicable codes and adopted ordinances.
Code Enforcement Investigates
- Abandoned vehicles on private property
- Accessibility complaints
- Construction without permits
- Failing septic systems
- Grading and drainage violations
- Junk and debris accumulation
- Health and safety issues
- Housing code violations
- Unpermitted Cannabis operations
- Zoning violations/Illegal uses of land (examples: commercial use in a residential area or vacation rental without permit)
If you want to report a 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 |
|---|---|
| Complaints within city jurisdictions | Appropriate city code enforcement department |
| Noise/Disturbing the peace | Sonoma County Sheriff |
| Non-operative vehicles parked on highways | California Highway Patrol (CHP) |
| Property line disputes | Civil matter |
| Shared easement access | Civil matter |
| Cigarette/Vaping/Cannabis Smoking | Sonoma County Health Services |
| Rodent/Insect infestations | Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District |
| CCRs and HOA regulations | Civil matter, contact your homeowners association |
| Parking regulations | Sonoma County Sheriff or California Highway Patrol (CHP) |
Our Goal
The goal of the Permit and Resource Management Code Enforcement Division is to fulfill our mission with a human touch, consistent with Permit Sonoma’s Philosophy. Our priority will be to investigate complaints in a timely manner, work collaboratively with property owners to obtain voluntary compliance whenever possible and manage our unresolved cases to our professions highest standards, consistent with priorities established by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.
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