Our Mission:

The Dana Point City Council has adopted City Codes (laws) specifically designed to address blight, nuisances, and to maintain a clean environment for all citizens in our community. The City does this by working in partnership with the people of Dana Point.

The mission of the Code Enforcement Program is to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment. We help maintain and improve the quality of our community by administering a fair and unbiased enforcement program to correct violations of municipal codes and land use requirements.

How to file a Nuisance Complaint

If you suspect there are violations of the Dana Point Municipal Code in your neighborhood, please use the form below to send a complaint to Code Enforcement.

The following information is needed when filing a complaint:

1. Identify the specific complaint or nuisance.

2. Give your name, address, and telephone number. (This information is essential and is kept confidential).

3. Give the location of the problem, street name, and house number. If address is unknown, give location of property, (i.e. northwest corner of Golden Lantern and Coast Highway).

4. Give specific description of complaint (i.e. description of vehicle, license plate number, type of debris, etc.).

Complaints may be filed with the Code Enforcement Department by the following means:

• On-Line – Fill out the Online Complaint Form.  (Click here to go to online complaint form)
• In person - Fill out a Code Enforcement Complaint form and submit it directly to Code Enforcement at City Call, 33282 Golden Lantern.
• By telephone via the Code Enforcement Hotline 949/248-3573 or during regular business hours at 949/248-3564.
• By mail – Fill out Code Enforcement Complaint Form (PDF) and mail to:

  City of Dana Point
  Community Development Department
  33282 Golden Lantern
  Dana Point, CA 92629-1805

Common Code Enforcement Related Issues:

Parking on Public Streets

Cars / Trucks - Vehicles can be parked on a public street, unless otherwise prohibited, but must be in operable condition. If not operable, they may be cited and/or towed away. They must also have current licenses and registration. If the vehicle is on the street call the Orange County Sheriff at 714/770-6011.

Vehicles can be parked in a driveway and must be in operable condition. If they appear inoperable, owner may be asked to remove or repair them within a given time period.

Motor vehicles, trailers, campers and boats must be parked on a driveway, not on a front lawn or yard. A vehicle may not be parked in a manner that blocks any sidewalk, street, or alley.

Vehicles, campers or trailers may not be used for living or sleeping quarters on private property.

Home Based Business Regulations

Home Operated Businesses - You may operate a business out of your home if it is an "office" type business. The following performance and development standards shall apply to the establishment and operation of a permitted home occupation:

Home Occupations

• The residence in which a home occupation is conducted shall not demonstrate any indication of a business.

• Only persons residing in the residence shall be involved in the business; no outside employees shall be permitted.

• No more than one room of the residence shall be used for business purposes. Required garages shall not be used for the business in any manner, including storage of materials, and no portion of the business shall be conducted out of doors.

• The business shall generate no more than 10 vehicle trips per day.

• Permitted business equipment shall be limited to that normally associated with a residential use.

• The business shall not produce any noise, heat, vibration, glare, dust, or odor effects other than those ordinarily associated with a residential use.

• No actual retail sales shall be conducted on the premises other than sales by phone or mail.

Click here for more information concerning home occupations

Thank you for contacting The City of Dana Point Code Enforcement Program.   One of our staff members will begin to process your complaint as soon as it is received. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please call our office Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m at (949) 248-3564.