Keeping our neighborhood clean and pleasing to the eye is very important to many Creekside residents. Recently, we have had multiple vehicles that are parked on Creekside streets for long periods of time. Besides looking horrible from collecting dust and cobwebs, taking up space on our already narrow streets and being a magnet for crimes, these vehicles parked for long periods of time are also violating Code Enforcement. To clean up Creekside streets, residents requested the assistance of the City. Here are some facts provided by Code Enforcement.
"Community members are on the right track in reporting all violations.
It is important to remain diligent in reporting all crimes or violations in your community. This will not only assist in lowering crime levels, but will help to alleviate blighted conditions and hopefully in turn maintain/increase property value levels.
As far as the individual/vehicle owner being held accountable; let me explain the on-street enforcement process.
Code officers will normally respond to reported vehicles within 1-3 days. At the time of inspection the officer will:
A. Determine the registration date/stolen (too many months out of registration may be immediately towed).
B. Check the condition of the vehicle (missing major components may be immediately towed).
C. Check the location/surrounding circumstances (is it leaking fluid or parked causing a hazardous situation).
All of these, and more conditions will assist in the officers' determination. Most of the time the vehicle will be marked, and the officer will return in 3 days to re-check. If the vehicle remains in the same location, it may be towed. When vehicles are towed, the owners are directly held accountable for recovery costs."
Thank you to:
Officer Sarah Novo
Business Compliance Division
Sacramento Code Enforcement Dept.
915 I St. Sacramento, Ca. 95814
(916) 808-8087
snovo@cityofsacramento.org
