Code Enforcement receives complaints dealing with everything from trash cans to major public nuisances. Sometimes problems can be resolved with a simple phone call or letter. Occasionally Code Enforcement works with the Police Department, County Health Department, Fire Department and the City Attorneys Office with litigation involving Code Enforcement cases in court.

The City of Martinez Code Enforcement Inspector can be reached at (925) 372-3598 or by email.

Keep It Up To Code - This flyer was created to assist homeowners by identifying the most common code violations.

Code Enforcement Complaint Forms May be submitted to Code Enforcement via email or dropped off at the Permit Center at 525 Henrietta Street.

Vehicle Street Parking & Inoperable Vehicles - Contact the Martinez Police Department at (925) 372-3440 or by email.

Noisy Animals defined as more than 30 continuous minutes, or 60 minutes/24-hours - Contact Contra Costa County Code Enforcement at (925) 674-7210.

Pools, Spas, Ponds, Fountains, etc. must be maintained and filtered, eliminating stagnant water - Contact Contra Costa County Code Enforcement at (925) 674-7210.

Front Yard/RV Parking - To demonstrate their support of our Code Enforcement program as a top priority, the City Council unanimously passed a new Community Preservation Ordinance that took effect on October 17, 2003. The new Ordinance clarifies what conditions constitute a public nuisance and expands the City's existing regulations. Examples of these conditions include poorly maintained structures and property with accumulated trash, debris, old equipment or appliances, inoperative vehicles, and overgrown landscape and weeds.

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