If you have any questions regarding the information listed here or other procedures or violations regarding Code Enforcement, please call (510) 670-5460 or email PlanningCode.Enforcement@acgov.
Generally, the state of California will require the following components before applying for a building permit: Professionally drawn blueprint. Site plan. Floor Plan. Foundation Plan. Soil Inspection and Land Survey. Architect License (Required for homes over 3,000 sq ft. Engineering License Stamp.
CODE ENFORCEMENT DEFINITION EXPANDED: "Code enforcement is a function local governments perform that citizens consider important for accomplishing community goals, such as protecting property values and the environment.
The provisions of the Alameda County Noise Element limit noise sources associated with construction between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekends.
For County assistance, please call 510.208. 9770 for a menu of County Agencies and Departments. You can also look up telephone numbers in the County Telephone Directory.
Scan your city or state's public records website for a search engine and enter your code violation info to see if the complainant is listed. Call the code enforcement agency and ask them who called the complaint in. If you're nice, they'll often tell you.
A Building Permit is required when an accessory building is more than 120 square feet in size (12' × 10' exterior dimensions).
For code violations regarding issues in the public way, please contact the Department of Public Works or call 311.
The California Business and Professions Code (7044) allows for the owner of a property to act as his/her own contractor under certain conditions.