OC Community Development Code Enforcement Services
Regulatory codes help to keep our communities safe to live and work. Consistent
code enforcement helps to maintain our quality of life, and can also save lives.
The Code Enforcement Services mission is to protect the health, safety and welfare
of residents in Orange County's unincorporated communities through compliance with
the codes and regulations by professional, ethical inspections and guidance.
How do I file a Complaint?
Nothing can take the place of friendly dialogue with your neighbor. However, if
the dialogue does not resolve your concerns or you fear a confrontation, feel free
to file an anonymous complaint with Code Enforcement Services by phone, fax in writing
or via
the web. Our toll-free complaint number is:
 (866)
552-8120, and Fax  714 796-0307.
Nuisance Abatement:
The Director of the Orange County Public Works Department may determine that any
premises within the unincorporated area of the County of Orange may constitute a
public nuisance pursuant to any provision of law, including but not limited to Civil
Code sections 3479 and 3480, and may initiate proceedings pursuant to this article.
Property Maintenance:
Any property that is not maintained by a responsible party, and is in such a condition
as to be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the public or the adjoining
property, constitutes a public nuisance.
Noise:
Any animal that disturbs the peace and comfort of the inhabitants of a neighborhood
constitutes a public nuisance as described in Section 4-1-48 of the Orange County
Codified Ordinances.
Animal Control: The Orange County Animal Care Services Nuisance Complaint website
is available to assist in resolving animal noise complaints.
Other disturbances of the peace and comfort of the residents of a neighborhood are
handled by the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
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