The following excerpts from the City’s Municipal Code facilitate neighborhood maintenance and improvement. The Dana Point Municipal Code can be found online at www.danapoint.org.
PARKING ON PUBLIC STREETS
Shall be restricted to a maximum of 72 hours. Vehicles may be considered abandoned and subject to towing by the OC Sheriff’s Department (DPMC Section 12.08). Overhanging a vehicle beyond a driveway is illegal according to the California Vehicle Code. To report an abandoned or illegally parked vehicle, contact the Sheriff’s Department at (949) 770-6011.
INOPERABLE VEHICLES
Inoperable vehicles may not be parked on public or private property if they are in public view from other properties and/or to the public. (DPMC Section 6.14.204). To report inoperable vehicles, contact the OC Sheriff at (949) 770-6011.
RECREATIONAL & COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
Commercial vehicles greater than 80 inches in width cannot be parked on residential streets between 8 PM and 6 AM. Unattached trailers are prohibited on public streets for more than two hours. To report a problem, please contact the OC Sheriff at (949) 770-6011.
TRASH BINS
Shall be stored out of public view and not placed at the curb before 5 PM the day before collection, or after 8 AM the day after collection (DPMC Section 6.10.040 (c)). CR&R conducts trash pick-ups in the City, including bulky items. Contact CR&R at (877) 728-0446 for more information.
LITTERING
Littering on public property may incur fines ranging from $100 to $500 (DPMC Section 6.45.100). To report littering, contact Code Enforcement at (949) 248-3564.
SIGNS
All signs, including those intended for posting temporarily (banners, real estate signage, etc.) or permanently (window advertising, monument signs, etc.) require review and approval of an Sign Permit by the Planning and Building Divisions. For signage standards, see DPMC Section 9.37 or contact Planning at (949) 248-3563.
GRAFFITI
Graffiti is defined as any unauthorized spraying of paint or marking of ink, chalk, dye or similar substances on buildings or structures. Any individual that places graffiti is subject to civil or criminal prosecution. To report graffiti, call the Graffiti Hotline at (949) 248-3573.
WATER QUALITY
The Water Quality Division of the Public Works and Engineering Department is responsible for monitoring any discharges from business, commercial, industrial or residential activities that might pollute local water sources.
To report illegal dumping, discharges into storm drains, or a pollution spill:
Dana Point Code Enforcement (949) 248-3564
Dana Point Water Quality (949) 248-3584
For questions relating to sewage treatment or drinking water:
South Coast Water District (949) 499-4555
For general water quality concerns/questions:
Dana Point Public Works (949) 248-3584
After hours calls (Sheriff Dept. Dispatch): 949-770-6011
GARAGE SALES
A maximum of four, two day, sales per parcel, per year are allowed (DPMC – Section 4.20.010). For more information on these regulations, please contact Code Enforcement at (949) 248-3564.
CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT PERMITS
Work performed without permits and/or approvals is a violation of the 2007 California Building Code as well as the City’s Municipal Code. Most improvements require review and/or permitting by the City. To avoid potential penalties, including but not limited to fees or reconstruction, contact the Planning or Building Divisions at (949) 248-3563 prior to beginning any construction work.
ILLEGAL GARAGE CONVERSIONS/SECOND UNITS
Garages shall be utilized for the parking/storage of vehicles, and under no circumstances be converted to habitable space. However, second units are permitted as attached or detached structures in all zoning districts zoned for single-family uses, subject to the standards of the Dana Point Zoning Code (including setbacks, heights, etc.). For more information on constructing a second unit, or to report an illegal garage conversion, contact the Planning Division at (949) 248-3563.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Property must be maintained to preclude debris, deteriorated paint, broken fences, windows/ screens, weeds, barren landscape, etc (DPMC Section 6.14). To report a violation, please contact Code Enforcement at (949) 248-3564.
NOISE
Fixed noise sources shall not exceed 55 decibels (dB) from 7 AM to 10 PM and 45 dB from 10 PM to 7 AM (DPMC Section 11.10.012). If a loud event is disturbing your peace, please contact the Sheriffs Department at (949)770-6011.
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