Public Safety/Code Enforcements

What do i do if a violation exists?

If you are seeking relief from conditions on a property in your community, there are options available to you:

1.    Make contact with the responsible person.  Describe your perception of the problem.  Discuss how the problem affects you and possible solutions.
2.    File a citizen complaint with the code enforcement officer.

How do i report a violation?

If you believe that there is a violation in your neighborhood or near your business, come in to city hall to fill out, a complaint form or access the city of Indian Wells website and fill out, print and mail a “citizens complaint” form.  Mail the form to:

City of Indian Wells
Code Enforcement
44-950 Eldorado Drive
Indian Wells, CA  92210

Community-initiated complaints will usually receive a higher priority than individual complaints.  High service demands can routinely cause cases to remain open for 30 or more days.  These cases usually involve violations that do not affect the public at large and do not constitute a health and safety problem.

What actions should I expect form the city once an alleged violation is reported?

In most cases, the person responsible for an alleged violation is given an opportunity to voluntarily comply and correct the situation.  Once the deadline in our notice has expired, the owner or responsible person is subject to one or more of the remedies listed below.  In addition to any fines that might be imposed, fees are charged after the second scheduled inspection for all re-inspections of the property.

To download a Citizen Complaint form click here.