Please report all non-emergency issues online at this page. For urgent issues, call 311 or (510) 615-5566.
(a) Whenever necessary to make an inspection or to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter, or whenever the code enforcement officer has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any property any unlawful condition of prohibited activity which makes such building or property unsafe, ...
So, is Oakland a good place to live? The answer depends on what you're looking for. If you value cultural diversity, vibrant arts, and a slightly more affordable option within the Bay Area, Oakland is a fantastic place to call home. However, the higher crime rates and rising costs may give some people pause.
You can make a request for a public record orally or in writing (in person/by phone/fax or by electronic/snail mail). However, we recommend that whenever possible, the requests are submitted through the City's online public records request system.
Before the Board imposes Cease and Desist Orders or financial penalties for water rights violations, we alert violators of the problem and give them the opportunity to comply. This alert is officially called a Notice of Violation or NOV. Many violators require no further enforcement action beyond an NOV.
Please report all non-emergency issues online at this page. For urgent issues, call 311 or (510) 615-5566.