Code Enforcement

The mission of the Code Enforcement office is to preserve and promote public safety and welfare by enforcing the standards of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code.  Code Enforcement investigates possible violations of the code, which include sign regulations, zoning code, property maintenance, business license requirements and the noise abatement program. Code Enforcement also responds to complaints of the Uniform Housing Code and complaints of construction without a permit.

Tenant/landlord issues are typically considered civil matters unless they are building safety and/or unpermitted construction issues.  For more information regarding tenant/landlord issues, please visit the Fair Housing website: http://www.fairhousingoc.org/index.html.

Complaints may be filed by calling the Code Enforcement office at (949) 497-0301, or by submitting a request online through Community Development's Citizen Access Portal.

EnerGov Citizen Access Portal (CAP) is an integrated web portal that provides the community with 24-hour access to Permitting, Plan Management, Inspection, Code Enforcement, and other Community Development services.

  • 24/7 online access for contractors & citizens
  • Online permit submission/ status checks on filed permits, pending projects, projects under construction or completed projects
  • Online inspection scheduling & cancellations
  • Online Municipal Code violation reporting
  • Online payments (coming soon)

    For detailed instructions on "How to Use Citizen Access Portal" click here.

    To access Citizen Access Portal click here.
    or go to: http://64.58.157.212/CitizenAccess/Public/Main.

  • Summer Swim Lessons
    6/13/2013  The City’s swim lesson program is back by popular demand and registration is filling up fast…save your spot now before it’s too late! Lessons are Monday through Thursday for two weeks and will run throughout the summer. For more information on the program or to register, go to www.lagunabeachcity.net and click on “Recreation Activities,” or contact the Community Pool at (949) 376-9818.

    Pedestrian Safety Day
    6/13/2013  On Wednesday, June 26, Laguna Beach Officers will be conducting a pedestrian safety day. These previously organized events are meant to bring awareness to pedestrians crossing the busier roadways during all times of day. Police officers often respond to incidents where an errant motorist has either failed to see a pedestrian or a pedestrian entered a crosswalk without pausing to see if the roadway was clear. Decoy Police Department employees will be dressed in street clothing and looking for both types of violators as they cross various intersections along Coast Highway, Laguna Canyon Road and Glenneyre Street.

    We Are Open For Business Workshop
    5/31/2013  A series of informal conversations with representatives from the City Planning Commission and Planning Department, Chamber of Commerce and present business community. Next workshop is Thursday June 20, 2013.

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    Community Development
    505 Forest Avenue
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
    Phone: (949) 497-0712 Fax: (949) 497-0771