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Enforcement and Inspections. The Code Compliance Division investigates, enforces and resolves exterior property maintenance issues in violation of state and local law. Code Compliance also abates nuisances and hazardous conditions.
Actions by Education, Cooperation, Warnings and Citations. Code Compliance’s goal is to obtain voluntary compliance. Working together with property owners, tenants, other City Departments and outside agencies, Code Compliance continues to improve the quality of life throughout the community. Code Compliance continues to assist the Police Department with the cleanup of homeless encampments and the shutdown of illegal marijuana dispensaries throughout the City. Code is able to resolve exterior property maintenance issues by voluntary compliance, citations, abatements and civil/criminal prosecution.
As you will note, the City Code Compliance Unit enforces the majority of code violations identified below. In these cases, please call - 909-620-2374.
Violations:
Landscaping Maintenance
Pomona Zoning and City Codes regulate landscaping maintenance at both residential and commercial sites. Tall, dead, diseased or otherwise overgrown vegetation is prohibited. Proper maintenance is required year round.
Enforcement: Pomona Code Compliance Unit - 909-620-2374
Vacant Structures
Pomona City Code regulates vacant structures. Vacant and open structures, as well as graffiti are prohibited by City Code.
Enforcement: Vacant open-structure Code Compliance Unit - 909-620-2374
Graffiti Clean-Up Crew - 909-620-2265
Vacant Property
Download a copy of the Vacant Property Registration Form.
Trash & Debris
Pomona Zoning Code regulates the storage of junk, trash, debris, equipment, lumber and many other items on private property. Pomona Housing Code also regulates the storage of junk and trash.
Enforcement: Pomona Code Compliance Unit - 909-620-2374
Portable Signage
City of Pomona Zoning Ordinance regulates locations where portable signs may be displayed. Signs on public sidewalks or streets are not permitted.
Enforcement: Pomona Code Compliance Unit - 909-620-2374
Public Sign Posting
Pomona City Code prohibits the posting of signs or other notices on any public pole.
Enforcement: Pomona Code Compliance Unit - 909-620-2374
Vehicle Parking
Pomona City Code restricts the parking of vehicles on the public street and private property.
Enforcement: Public Property-Pomona Parking Enforcement - 909-622-1241
Private Property - Pomona Code Compliance Unit - 909-620-2374
Junk Storage
Pomona City Code restricts the open storage of junk or otherwise inoperable vehicles on private and public property.
Enforcement: Public Property - Pomona Police Parking Enforcement - 909-622-1241
Private Property - Pomona Code Compliance Unit - 909-620-2374
Parking on Unpaved Surfaces
Pomona City Code allows parking on private property that includes improved surfaces only. Parking on unpaved surfaces is not permitted.
Enforcement: Pomona Code Compliance - 909-620-2374
Motor Home Parking
Pomona City Code permits the parking of motor homes in front driveways by special permit only. Parking of motor homes in public view without a permit is prohibited.
Enforcement: Pomona Code Compliance Unit - 909-620-2374
Permit Application: Pomona Planning Division - 909-620-2191
Shopping Carts
Pomona City Code and State Codes regulate the unauthorized removal of shopping carts from the owner's property. Pomona City Code regulates the removal of items from a refuse can or bin by a person other than the owner or authorized refuse carrier.
Shopping Cart Reporting Hotline - (909) 620-2362
Enforcement: Pomona Code Compliance Unit - 909-620-2374
Private Property Damage
Pomona Zoning Code regulates conditions on private property including broken windows, damaged screens, surfaces in need of painting, physical damage or general dilapidation and graffiti.
Enforcement: Pomona Code Compliance Unit - 909-620-2374
Illegal Garage Conversions & Accessory Dwelling Unit (A.D.U.)
Pomona Zoning Code regulates residential use of garage. Contact Planning Department (909) 620-2191 for more information regarding A.D.U.'s.
Enforcement: Pomona Code Compliance Unit - 909-620-2374