Code Enforcement/Animal Control
The Code Enforcement Division's mission, within the Planning and Community Development Department, is to ensure a safe, clean, attractive, and healthy living environment in the City of Mendota. Code Enforcement's focus is on promoting health and safety in neighborhoods and increasing awareness and information about City policies, programs, and Municipal Code requirements.
Given the variety of codes that pertain to Zoning, housing and property maintenance, our main focus is education. However, our goal is compliance with the codes since we are required to enforce them. Voluntary compliance is our aim in enforcement; however, the City has financial and civil penalties for non-compliance that are authorized in the Municipal Code if voluntary compliance cannot be achieved.
How do I Report a Violation?
If there is a property that you think might be in violation of the City ordinances or codes, you can file a complaint with the City using one of the following methods:
- Call Code Enforcement at 559-655-3291 extension 104.
- Come into the City Office at 643 Quince Street
PLEASE NOTE: Anonymous complaints will not be accepted. You must provide your name, address, and phone number in order for your complaint to be investigated. This information will be kept confidential.
When a complaint is received regarding a property in Mendota, a Code Enforcement Officer will visit the site and verify the code violation. If a violation does exist at the site, a Courtesy Notice or Notice of Violation will be mailed. The Courtesy Notice or Notice of Violation will explain the violation and provide a date for it to be corrected. The name and telephone number of the Code Enforcement Officer is also provided to encourage contact for any questions or additional information. Most violations are abated within 30 days; however, in some cases the violation may take longer to abate.
Enforcement Priorities
Your complaints/concerns are important to us. We will assign priority to life and safety issues first as we work through our list of complaints. For a status report on your complaint, please call the Code Enforcement Division at 559-655-3291 extension 104.
Animal Control is also a responsibility for Code Enforcement, and is in charge of maintaining proper humane care and treatment of all animals within the City while supporting all other local and state public safety and health agencies to protect the citizens of the City, and their pets.
