CC 04-04-2023 Item No. 12. Code Enforcement Processes_Supplemental Report1
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
SUPPLEMENTAL 1
Meeting: April 4, 2023
Agenda Item # 12
Subject
Informational memorandum on the Code Enforcement processes
Recommended Action
Receive the informational memorandum on the Code Enforcement processes
Background:
On July 7, 2022, during a Special Meeting of the Cupertino City Council, Councilmembers
Jon R. Willey and (Mayor) Hung Wei requested Code Enforcement Processes be added to
a future agenda. Below please find Code Enforcement processes for Council’s information.
Q1: Regarding the Code Enforcement process if a setback has been violated, what does
Community Development do when it receives this information? (Councilmember Chao)
Staff response:
After staff receives a complaint, an investigation is initiated which includes a site inspection to
confirm if a violation exists. If the violation is confirmed, then a formal notice would be prepared
and sent. The notice provides corrective actions so the property may be brought into compliance
with the codes.
Q2: If it is a permanent structure built too close to the property line without a permit, how
is this handled? (Councilmember Chao)
Staff response:
Similar to example in Question 1, once a complaint is received, staff would coordinate a site
inspection to verify conditions and review code requirements. If a violation has been substantiated,
then a formal notice would be prepared and sent. The notice provides corrective actions so the
property may be brought into compliance with the codes. Structures that cannot be brought into
compliance with applicable law may be subject to removal.