When filing a complaint with Code Enforcement, please provide detailed information including:

• Describe the conditions and include photographs if possible
• Location of violation. Providing a correct address including apartment/unit number when necessary, makes a difference on finding the address to be investigated

It is Code Enforcement's policy to keep the source of the complaint confidential. There is a potential, however, that Code Enforcement may be ordered to reveal this information in a court proceeding.

Code Complaint Form | Martinez, CA

You are encouraged to contact the City’s Code Enforcement Inspector to discuss the noted violation in more detail. Our goal is to achieve voluntary compliance, and we are committed to working collaboratively with you to resolve the issue in a timely and constructive manner

Please reach out to the Code Enforcement division directly to obtain details regarding any outstanding violation(s). Once identified, staff can assist in developing a plan to address and resolve the matter appropriately. 

Trash cans left out past pickup are in violation of MMC section 8.36.030 N and 8.16.200. Cans are permitted to be placed in public view and on a public street, sidewalk or footpath only during the 48-hour period commencing at 12:01 AM the day preceding the day of scheduled pickup and terminating at 12:01 AM on the day following such pickup.

Per MMC 22.58.030 the maximum number of chickens permitted on a given parcel is based on gross lot area and can be found in the table 22.58.030 and is only permitted in residential and agricultural zoning districts

No, per MMC 22.58.030 B they are not allowed please contact Code Enforcement if you believe a property has a rooster

Yes, everyone is entitled to live in a safe and healthy environment. It is strongly recommended that the property owner or management company be notified as soon as possible and given the opportunity to address and correct the issue(s). If no action is taken within a reasonable timeframe, the matter may be referred to the Code Enforcement Division to initiate appropriate corrective measures.