What is the purpose of the program?
Benefit very low income and low income persons; Prevent or eliminate slums or blight, as defined by HUD; or Meet urgent needs that are federally declared disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
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Certificate of Occupancy
Residential projects will not receive a Certificate of Occupancy as your signed job card is your proof of final inspection/approval.
Final Inspection
Schedule an inspection online for final inspection when the construction has been completed. All external surfaces must be painted, or otherwise sealed, weather-stripping must be installed on all new windows and doors, and all electrical or plumbing fixtures have been installed. Interior painting, wallpapering, or carpeting need not be complete. Smoke detectors must be installed … Continued
What Types of Inspections Are Required?
Grading Permit: If a grading permit is required for your project, inspections are clearance of the initial grading work by a Public Works inspector will precede any building construction inspections. Foundation Inspection: When the excavation for footings is complete and footing forms and required reinforcing steel and structural embedments are in place, but before any … Continued
When Are Inspections Required?
All construction or work for which a permit is required is subject to one or more inspections by the Building Safety Division. All such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the Building Official. In addition, certain types of construction shall have inspections by deputy building inspectors, as … Continued
Abatement
A method by which the City takes action to remove or correct a violation. Abatement is used for: Removing signs posted illegally in the public right-of-way Removing inoperative vehicles from private property Removing stagnant water from private pools and ponds Repairing plumbing problems resulting in raw sewage Correcting dangerous building conditions that are an immediate … Continued
What Does the Inspector Do?
The city inspector checks the work that is being done for compliance with the approved plans and applicable codes and ordinances. The inspector will check each phase of the job and shall approve it before the next part of the job begins. The inspection job card given to you when permits are issued will list … Continued
Administrative Nuisance Hearing
A hearing conducted when a property owner fails to bring their property into compliance when required by the City. The property owner is notified when and where the hearing will take place, as this is the opportunity to bring evidence and explain to a hearing officer why compliance has been delayed. The hearing officer bases … Continued
Notice of Parking Violation
A “Parking Cite” is issued to a vehicle in violation of Municipal Code Sections. The cite requires the payment of a fine, the amount of which is set by the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule adopted each year by the City. Failure to pay the cite may impact a vehicle owner’s ability to re-register the vehicle annually.
Notice & Order
Similar to a Notice of Violation, it serves as a notice to classify and abate violations involving a dangerous building. A Notice & Order is recorded with the County and will “cloud the title” of a property. It is useful in hindering the sale of a dangerous property to potential buyers who may be unaware … Continued