Frequently Asked Questions

Code Enforcement ensures that properties in La Verne are maintained in a safe and clean condition according to City codes.

You can report online through the City’s Code Enforcement Portal, by phone at (909) 596-8788, email codeenforcement@laverneca.gov or report in person at City Hall.

All reports are handled confidentially. Anonymous reports are accepted, but including contact information allows staff to follow up if more details are needed.

The most common violations include trash and debris, overgrown or neglected landscaping, graffiti, inoperable vehicles, unpermitted construction, unpermitted signs, obstructions in the right-of-way, and noise complaints. You can visit the "Common Code Violations" page to view the violations in more detail with the Municipal Code sections included. 

The timeline depends on the violation. Code Enforcement seeks voluntary compliance, which can sometimes extend the correction process. Simple issues like trash or basketball hoops may be resolved within days, while unpermitted construction may take months to correct due to plan review and inspections.

Once the complaint is received, it gets input into the Code Compliance Software and scheduled for an inspection. The inspection is conducted and the violation is either confirmed or unfounded. If the violation is confirmed, the property owner is notified of the violation and given time to correct the issue. If the violation goes uncorrected, it can lead to administrative citations.

You can contact the officer listed on the notice if you have questions on how to fix the violation.

If a violation remains uncorrected, the City may issue administrative citations and take further enforcement actions.

You can view the "Additional Resources" section of the Code Enforcement page to view a list of outside agencies and their services. Examples include mosquito or rodent problems, animal services and missed trash pickups.

Yes, but they must be stored in a garage, side, or read yard behind a six-foot wall or fence that will visually separate the vehicle from the street.

No. Vehicles must be parked on a paved driveway or an approved paved parking area, such as a side yard, behind a six-foot fence.

The requirements include but are not limited to: maintain walls and fences in good condition, keep landscaping healthy and trimmed, ensure parking areas are paved and safe, only store debris or trash in approved trash receptacles, and avoid any conditions that negatively impact public health and safety like stagnant water.

Yes. Contact the Building and Planning Division at (909) 596-8706 for more information.

Submit an inquiry through the Code Enforcement Portal, call the City's Code Enforcement Division at (909) 596-8788, or email codeenforcement@laverneca.gov.