Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Department works in partnership with the citizens of Dunsmuir to promote a safe and desirable living and working environment. The Code Enforcement Division staff is currently comprised of one (1) Code Enforcement Officer. That person enforces permitting requirements regarding building and zoning matters as well as enforces nuisance violations. Since the goal of Code Enforcement is to enhance the quality of life, Code Enforcement Division staff work with property owners and business owners towards reasonable and timely compliance of code violations, thus increasing neighborhood livability and improving property values.

To report Code Enforcement violations, use the BUTTON (button directs to iWorq, an external website)

The Code Enforcement Process

When a complaint is received, or staff suspects a violation, the following steps are undertaken to have the violation abated:

  • An inspection is scheduled to determine if the complaint has merit. If it does not, the case is closed.

  • If the complaint has merit, a letter explaining the violations is mailed to the property owner. It provides direction and timelines to abate the violations.

Parking Violations

You may request an administrative review of your parking violation if you feel that the citation was issued in error or you are innocent of the violation. You must pay an advance deposit of your fine to schedule an administrative review. Click the box above to download the request for administrative review form. Fill this form out and turn it in with your deposit to:

City of Dunsmuir

Attn: Parking Violations,

5915 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA 96025

DOG LICENSES

NEW DOG LICENSE COST

  • $5.00 SPAYED/NEUTERED (Senior Discount rate: $4)

  • $10.00 NON ALTERED (Senior Discount rate: $8)

  • *If you do not renew a license prior to July 31st, the fee is $15 for each license

APPLY FOR DOG LICENSE @ City Hall YOU MUST ALSO PROVIDE PROOF OF CURRENT RABIES VACCINATION.

*dog license renewals are due July 1 if not paid by July 31st, they are considered delinquent and all delinquent licenses are $15

 

If you have a claim against City of Dunsmuir Liability Claim Forms may be downloaded by clicking the box above.

REGISTER AN ABANDONED OR DISTRESSED BUILDING

If you have received a notice from code enforcement detailing a need for you to register an abandoned or distressed real property, please click the button below to download, print and fill out the registration form. Send this along with the appropriate fee ($500 initial registration, $100 if property has been listed for sale - provided evidence that it has been listed at a reasonable price) to 5915 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA 96025

Pursuant to Ordinance No.565 the owner of any abandoned property (as defined therein) shall within sixty (60) days after the building becomes distressed or within thirty (30) days after assuming ownership of such distressed property, whichever is later, file a registration statement for each such property with the city clerk on forms provided by the city clerk for such purposes. The registration shall remain valid for one (1) year from the date of registration. The owner shall be required to renew the registration annually as long as the building remains vacant, abandoned, accessible, or distressed and shall pay a registration or renewal fee for each vacant, abandoned, accessible, or distressed property registered.