The goal of the Code Enforcement Division is to improve local neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life for Kerman citizens. The Division focuses on correcting violations that threaten the life, health, and safety within the community. The Code Enforcement Division takes all complaints seriously, and independently investigates each situation in a professional and effective manner.

Public nuisances have an impact on all citizens. Typically, public nuisances are blight issues which lower property values and corrode the City's attractiveness and quality of life.

Nuisances Include:
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
Illegal Dumping
Weed Abatement

Zoning issues can range from minor fence violations, which detract from the City's appearance, to high-risk developments, which have the potential to threaten citizens' health and lives.

Substandard buildings and structures pose threats to the occupants, as well as to the public at large. In an effort to protect the life, health, and safety of our citizens, the Code Enforcement Division requires all structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to meet minimum standards.

The City of Kerman focuses on seriously dilapidated structures and works with property owners to restore the properties to safe building standards.

The City of Kerman monitors vacant buildings in an effort to reduce blights, reduce criminal activity, and maintain public safety.

The City of Kerman works with landlords and property owners to maintain safe and healthful living conditions for both occupants and the public.

Kent Cox
Building Official
(559) 846-9398
kcox@cityofkerman.org

Domingo Zapata

Code Enforcement/Animal Control

(559) 842-2302

dzapata@cityofkerman.org