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City of Lake Elsinore Code Enforcement
MISSION STATEMENT
The Code Enforcement Division is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the City of Lake Elsinore through public awareness, education and fair and impartial enforcement of City
and State codes. Our dedicated, enthusiastic, professionally trained Officers are committed to serving our community.
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Code Enforcement Patrol Sectors
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Assigned Areas
Area 1 Fred Lopez/Ruben Hernandez
Area 2 Ruben Hernandez, Code Enforcement Officer II 674-3124 Ext. 229
Area 3 Fred Lopez, Code Enforcement Supervisor
Joyce Teyler, Community Development Technician
674-3124 Ext. 227
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Roles and Responsibilities
Parking Enforcement
Street Sweeping Ordinance
8am to 2pm
1st and 3rd or 2nd and 4th Monday-Friday
CR&R (800-755-8112)
Residential Parking Enforcement
Illegally Parked Vehicles (Blocking Fire Hydrants, Fire Lanes, Vehicles Obstructing the Public Right of Way)
Oversized Vehicles (Motorhomes, Trailers, Boats and Commercial Vehicles)
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Roles and Responsibilities
Code Enforcement
Nuisance Abatement 8.18.020 LEMC
Quality of Life Issues (Junk, Trash and Debris, Overgrown Vegetation, Inoperative Vehicles, Dead/Dying Landscaping, Graffiti and Overall Property Maintenance)
Health and Safety Issues (Illegal Garage Conversions, Pools w/Green Stagnant Water (Vector Control) and Lack of Utilities)
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Roles and Responsibilities
Code Enforcement
Zoning and Business Regulations
Home Based Business (Planning Approval)
Street Vendors
Food Carts, Flower Vendors, Fruit Vendors
Illegal Signage (Public Right of Way)
Bootleg Signs
Yard Sales
Permit Required
Business License Violations
Unpermitted Business
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Compliance Methods
Ultimate Goal Is Voluntary Compliance
Notice of Violation
Posted/Mailed
Violation listed with a specified compliance date
Reasonable amount of time to comply
Warning Notice
5 Days
Administrative/Criminal Citations
$100 (first) $200 (second) $500 (third and subsequent)
Notice to Appear in Court
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Compliance Methods
Nuisance Abatement
NAB Hearings Held the First Tuesday of the Month
Case and all Pertinent Information Is Presented to the Board
Board Declares the Property a Public Nuisance
Specified Amount of Time to Comply
Failure to Comply Will Result in Abatement Action by the City
Abatement Warrant (depending on circumstances)
Contract out for Cleanup
Reimbursement Through CDBG
Property Tax Lien
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Compliance Methods
Receivership
Worst Case Scenario
Health and Safety (hoarders)
Severe Dilapidation of Property
Receiver is Appointed by the Courts to Oversee Rehabilitation and/or Demolition of Structure
Receiver has Full Control Over the Property
Occupants relocated
Reports Directly to the Courts (city staff are not involved)
Once Rehabilitated/Demolished the Property is Sold
All Applicable Cost (fines, fees, staff time) are Fully Reimbursable
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Community Involvement
How Can You Help Us Help You?
Eyes and Ears (Report Issues Within Your Community)
Online Complaint
Call the Code Enforcement Division 674-3124 Ext. 227
Send a Letter
Visit City Hall in Person
See Click Fix
Smartphone App
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Questions?
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