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1. How do I get answers to questions regarding building code requirements, specifications, or installs?

The Building Division has Inspectors available to answer your detailed questions by calling 530-745-3150. In the event they are assisting another caller, please leave a detailed message so an Inspector can get back with you as soon as possible. To schedule a Building Inspection, please call 530-745-3020.

2. How do I report dumping (appliances, furniture, mattresses) on the side of the road or on private property?

The Environmental Health Division is available to assist you with abatement of solid waste by calling 530-745-2300. If you witness the dumping, please report it to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 530-889-7800. Try to provide a vehicle description and license number.

3. Can Code Compliance Services help me with abandoned vehicles on private property?

Code Compliance Services offers an abandoned vehicle abatement program, and we can remove, at no charge to the property owner, up to five passenger vehicles (one ton or less) from a parcel. Beyond five, cases are reviewed individually and may incur additional charges. Please call our office regarding vehicles other than standard passenger cars/trucks, etc, as the County may still be able to remove for an additional charge. Complete the Abatement Form (PDF) and submit it to Code Compliance Services.

For vehicles abandoned on public streets, please contact California Highway Patrol at 916-663-3344. 

4. Is business activity permitted in an area not zoned for such activity?

While many types of home-based businesses are allowed in a residential zone district, the ability to protect the integrity of the neighborhood is very important to Placer County. Please call us at 530-745-3050 or visit the following links for more information:

• Home Occupations (Zoning Ordinance Section 17.56.080)
• Storage-Accessory, Indoor/Outdoor (Zoning Ordinance Section17.56.250)
• Vehicle Repair in a Residential Zone (Zoning Ordinance Section17.56.320)

5. How do I file a complaint in Placer County?

Code Compliance Services is complaint driven and responds only to written complaints (Complaint Form (PDF)). Placer County encourages voluntary compliance realizing that some issues are not the same and timelines may vary. It is our intent to work with property owners within negotiated timelines to a mutually satisfactory resolution. If you have questions about a possible code violation, please email Code Compliance or call 530-745-3050.

Placer County also offers a dispute resolution service available to County residents. It may prove useful, especially in resolving disputes between neighbors. For more information please contact the Placer Dispute Resolution Service at 916-771-0108.