Code Enforcement ensures property and business owners adhere to regulations and compliance with local laws, codes and ordinances related to public health, safety, land use, and building standards by investigating complaints to preserve the quality of life for all that live, work and visit the City of Elk Grove. 

Our goal is to gain voluntarily compliance with municipal code requirements in order to maintain safe and vibrant neighborhoods. 

Code Enforcement Officers investigate complaints filed by the public and can proactively address violations upon observing them.

Learn more about common violations.

Code Enforcement is a City division under the Community Development Department. We are inside City Hall, 8401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758.

Education and outreach is Code Enforcement’s first step with gaining compliance.

Other tools include Administrative Citations, Summary Abatements, Inspection and Abatement Warrant, and other resources from our legal team.
 

1. Once a violation is reported, a case is opened. 
2. If the violation is not an immediate hazard to the public, a courtesy letter is mailed to the owner of the property where the violation exists, informing them of the issue and providing 15 days to voluntarily correct the violation(s). If the owner fails to comply with the notice, a code enforcement officer is dispatched to investigate the complaint further. 
3. A Notice and Order or Declaration of Public Nuisance may be issued to the property owner upon completion of an investigation. A minimum of 15 days to comply with the Order is provided to the owner.  
4. If the issue is not resolved after 30 days, code enforcement may assess inspection fees, issue administrative citations, abate the violation, or seek legal action against the owner. The property owner is responsible for all costs incurred by the City to resolve code violations. 
    

Rental properties that are deemed substandard

• Lack of power
• Surfacing sewage
• Faulty weatherproofing
• Lack of sanitation
• Deteriorating structural

Zoning

• Inoperable vehicles parked on property
• Vehicles parked on pervious surface
• Fence height
• Structure setback from property line
• Lighting from property
• Prohibited uses
• Home occupation

Nuisance

• Accumulation of rubbish/refuse
• Water wasting
• High weeds/tall grasses over 12 inches in length
• Large auto repair
• Unmaintained pools
• Trees/shrubs encroaching the public right of way
• Safety hazards
• Attractive nuisances
• Graffiti

Construction without required permits from the Building and/or Planning Division. 

To request a demand, email your request to codeenforcement@elkgrovecity.org and ensure a copy of the Certificate of Nuisance is attached.