Code Enforcement

Office Hours:  Monday-Thursday 8:00-12:00 & 1:00-5:00 / CLOSED FRIDAYS

Office Location:  420 Hill Street Building B

Telephone:     (831) 636-4356

Fax Number:  (831) 636-4364

Code Enforcement Officer: Mike Chambless

Email: mike.chambless@hollister.ca.gov

Mission Statement

The mission of the Code Enforcement Program is to enforce and administer all applicable codes and ordinances of the City of Hollister, in a prompt, fair and impartial manner. The program provides equal service to complaining parties and violators to achieve the ultimate goal of the program - Compliance.

The priority of the Code Enforcement Program is to address conditions which pose a threat to the health, safety and well being of an occupant, property owner or an individual.

The following are services provided by the Code Enforcement Officer:

• Receive, evaluate and investigate reports from residents regarding code violations,
• Notify property owners of code violations, prescribe and monitor corrective action,
• When necessary, prepare and refer cases to the Office of City Attorney or District Attorney for further legal action,
• Ensure that conditions which pose a negative impact on a neighborhood are eliminated.
  
  
  Most Common Reported Code Violations:
• Substandard Housing such as back yard labor camps and transformed storage sheds,
• Illegally converted garages, occupied trailers and other recreational vehicles,
• Accumulation of garbage, rubbish, automotive parts and junk,
• Accrual of dry or dead vegetation,
• Inoperable vehicles,
• Inadequate landscaping and weeds,
• Inappropriate storage of boats, trailers and recreational vehicles.

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