El cumplimiento del Código
In the Event of an Emergency, Always Call 911
Our Vision
Our primary focus with this program is to EDUCATE the community about the Municipal Code and help them comply.
Our secondary focus is to obtain compliance through legal means
- Perform inspections
- Respond to community member complaints
- Maintain a safe and healthy community
Nuestra misión
Code Compliance helps maintain or improve the quality of our community by administering a fair and unbiased enforcement program to correct violations of property conditions and land use requirements, working with the Police and Fire Department, the Building and Planning Department, community volunteer groups, public service agencies, and other interested people.
They facilitate voluntary compliance with City laws and codes, empower community self-help programs, develop public outreach programs, and establish community priorities for the betterment of its citizens.
Common Municipal Code Concerns
The City of Guadalupe strives to maintain a healthy, safe and enjoyable environment for residents and visitors. Below is a list of the most common municipal code concerns Code Compliance investigates and enforces. Please understand this list is not all inclusive and the department is tasked with enforcement of all adopted municipal codes.
- Abandoned Vehicles / Vehicle Covers
- Abatement of Weeds and Rubbish
- Animal Nuisance (Odor, Noise)
- Apartment Inspections
- Licencia de negocios
- Complaints
- Damaged Fence
- Discharge of Illegal Fireworks
- Fowl, Livestock and Wild Animals
- Graffiti Abatement
- Illegal Garage Conversion
- Junk Vehicles and Parts
- Landscape Maintenance Required
- Litter Accumulation
- Parking of Large Vehicles / Trailers in Residential Zone
- Parking on Front Yard
- Portable / Fixed Basketball Goals on Public Right-of-Way
- Residential Solid Waste Collection Service Required
- Trailers / Mobile Homes as Living Space
- Unpermitted Burning
- Unlawful Property Nuisance
- Visible Street Address Number
- Wall, Fence, or Hedge Requirements
- Working Without Permits
- Yearly Business Inspections
- and more
Fireworks: Education, Enforcement & Alerts
— Use of —
Illegal Fireworks
— is a CRIME! —
Zero Tolerance
Possession of just one illegal firework is a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment.
How can you tell if a firework is illegal?
Look for identifiers. Illegal fireworks include those described as cherry bombs, bottle rockets, mortars, aerial shells, M-80’s and firecrackers. Illegal fireworks can also easily be identified by the lack of a seal of approval from the California State Fire Marshal. If the firework can leave the ground or explode in the air it is illegal.
How does a legal firework become illegal?
Any Safe and Sane firework that is altered or changed in any way can be considered illegal. Purchased fireworks from stands in Guadalupe support
organizations who support the community. These types of fireworks are legal and can be used in Guadalupe between June 28 to July 4.
Anonymous Fireworks Tip Hotline
If you have information concerning any crime, please call the anonymous tip hotline or email the information to guadtips@ci.guadalupe.ca.us.
All calls and emails remain confidential. If your information leads to an arrest and conviction, you could earn a reward of up to $1,000.
In The Event of an Emergency, Always Call 911
