FAQs • Jurupa Valley, CA • CivicEngage

Can I park a storage bin on the street in front of my house? Or, someone has a large cargo container parked out in the street. Whom do I contact?: Please contact Public Works/Engineering at (951) 332-6464 for information on the code and restrictions pertaining to containers.

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General Code Enforcement

1. Does code enforcement remove debris dumped in City alleys, City owned properties and other City rights of way?: No. Public Works coordinates the removal of couches, mattresses, and other large items from City owned alleys and rights of way. To report items for pick up, contact Public Works at (951) 332-6464.

2. A car has been parked/left on my street for more than a week. Can you have it removed?: The Sheriff’s Department is solely authorized to cite or impound vehicles parked in excess of 72-hours on public streets. Please call them at (951) 776-1099.

3. Does Code Enforcement address the number of vehicles parked in a private driveway?: No. Anyone is free to park their vehicles on their private property as long as they are operational and rated for residential-zoned parking.

4. Does Code Enforcement address the number of vehicles parked in public rights of way?: No. Anyone is free to park their vehicles on any City right of way as long as they are operational and rated for residential-zoned parking.

5. Someone is selling several cars on the street. All of them have “For Sale” signs on them. Can you address this?: No. Advertising vehicles for sale on public streets is considered a form of free speech. It has been determined to be in violation of the United States Constitution for the City to prevent persons from selling vehicles on the street by advertising them with signage.

6. Apartment dwellers/non-residents are parking in front of my house. Can I get a ‘permit only’ parking area designated in front of my house?: There is a specific process established by the City's municipal code to designate areas for permit parking. For more information, please contact Traffic Engineering at (951) 332-6464.

7. Can you ask my neighbor to remove their Christmas or holiday lights?: The Jurupa Valley Municipal Code currently does not have an ordinance that addresses Christmas or other holiday lights or yard décor.

8. The wall and/or fence between my house and my neighbor’s is falling down. Or, my neighbor’s fence is not built on the property line.: Generally speaking, walls and/or fences are not required between private properties unless one of the properties has a swimming pool. For issues regarding the property line, we recommend you hire a private surveyor to determine where the property lines are. If there is a discrepancy, it would be a civil matter between the two property owners.

9. The trees in my neighbor’s yard have roots that are causing damage to my property, can something be done?: This is not a Code Enforcement issue. It is a civil matter between the two property owners.

10. There is a tree in my neighborhood blocking a Stop sign or other traffic signal sign, what can I do?: Please contact the Public Works Department at (951) 332-6464.

11. There is a tree on my neighbor’s property that is blocking the public sidewalk/street/alley, what can be done?: Please contact the Public Works Department at (951) 332-6464.

12. Does Code Enforcement address the paint color of house exteriors?: No. There are no codes or other rules that regulate the paint color of house exteriors.

13. Does the City address trees growing into electrical power lines or utility lines?: No. Southern California Edison is responsible for maintaining electrical power or utility lines. If there is vegetation growing in to the power lines that needs to be trimmed, please call (800) 655-4555. To report an object that is caught in power lines, please call (800) 611-1911.

14. Does the City address code violations in mobile home parks?: No. Any violations within mobile home parks are investigated by the Mobile Home Ombudsman’s office at the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Complaints may be filed online.

15. My neighbor’s tree is hanging over onto my yard and dumping leaves onto my pool or driveway. Can you do something about this?: This is a civil matter between you and your neighbor. The City does not regulate the placement of trees or how big/tall they grow.

16. How can I report someone widening their driveway approach or putting in a second approach?: Please contact Public Works/Engineering at (951) 332-6464 to find out whether or not they have a permit for the work being done.

17. Does Code Enforcement address rental contracts and other landlord/tenant disputes?: No. Code Enforcement regulates land use and aesthetics/property maintenance. Rental issues and landlord/tenant disputes can be addressed by contacting the Fair Housing Council at (951) 682-6581.

18. My neighbor built a large shed in their back yard/side yard. How can I determine if it has been permitted?: For permitting inquiries, please call the Building Department at (951) 332-6464.

19. Does Code Enforcement remove debris items or abandoned furniture in the front of private property?: No. Once reported to Code Enforcement, the property owner will be notified to have the items removed.

20. Can I park a storage bin on the street in front of my house? Or, someone has a large cargo container parked out in the street. Whom do I contact?: Please contact Public Works/Engineering at (951) 332-6464 for information on the code and restrictions pertaining to containers.

21. My neighbor is creating a lot of noise late at night (music, band practice, party, etc.), what can I do about it?: This would be considered a public disturbance, and needs to be addressed by the Sheriff Department (951) 776-1099.