Services Code Compliance Provides to the Community

Code Compliance is tasked with making sure residents and businesses are complying with the municipal code. The Code Compliance division of the Community and Economic Development Department routinely handles code violations identified on a property within city limits; such as visible debris, discarded furniture and trash, illegal dumping not in progress; inoperative vehicles, excessive weeds, fencing and external building maintenance, unsecured abandoned property, unsecured refrigerators, sign maintenance and business licensing. Code Compliance also enforces the city's water conservation ordinance, which bans watering at certain times of day during the hottest months of the year.  For concerns with any of these types of issues, residents or businesses should call the Code Compliance Officer assigned to the area. 

To determine whether your residence is within the City of Barstow jurisdiction...

City Limits property address shall be four digits and under. Example: 1234 Main Street ~ Is within the Barstow City Limits
County Limits property address shall be five digits. Example: 12345 Main Street ~ Is County Limits
If your residence resides under County jurisdiction, please call (760) 995-8140 or (909) 387-3811 for information.

Days and Hours of Operation 

Mon-Thurs 8a-5:30p; closed EVERY Friday

Contact Information for the Code Compliance Staff 

Mady Gonzalez (760)255 5121 mgonzalez@barstowca.org
Mercedes Robinson (760)255 5178 mrobinson@barstowca.org
Marissa Uini (760)255 5158 muini@barstowca.org
Pam Almryde (760)255 5153 palmryde@barstowca.org

Code Compliance Staff will attempt to connect with you in a variety of ways.  
If you receive a notice and/or citation, please review and connect with the officer whose information is on the notice/cite.  
 
If you have a rental property, you must register said rental with Code Compliance.  You may email ALL rental inquiries to rentalinspections@barstowca.org or connect with an officer (as listed above) for guidance to the Code Officer handling your case.  

 County Code Enforcement   codeenforcementdivision@lus.sbcounty.gov or (909) 387-3811

Services Not Provided by the City’s Code Compliance

The City of Barstow's Code Compliance staff receives a plethora of calls on issues in which they simply do not have the authority or resources to help the resident or business. Although many of the requests for help are valid, city staff must redirect them to the relevant agency so they can get the help they need. In an effort to reduce the numbers of calls a resident or business must make to receive the help they need with the least amount of run around, we have put together the following resource list for commonly requested services not covered by code enforcement:

Crimes in progress should be reported to the police dispatcher at (760) 256-2211.  Life threatening emergencies should be reported to 9-1-1. Illegal dumping occurring within city limits should be reported by calling the police dispatcher (760) 256-2211. Illegal dumping in progress will be referred to a police officer; illegal dumping not in progress will be referred to Code Compliance.

Vermin such as bugs, rats, bees, etc. — Refer to the yellow pages for pest control. The Barstow Fire Protection District (BFPD) has had some success with swarming bees and they may provide assistance if there is an immediate public safety issue. BFPD can be reached at (760) 256-2254.  Vermin issues in and around restaurants should be referred to the Health Department at (800)442-2283.

All bug infestations (i.e. roaches/bed bug) contact Bldg Dept 760 255 5155 or 760 255 5161.  All polluted pool cases or mosquito concerns, please call your Code Compliance beat officer.

Animal Issues within the City limits ONLY – please call 760 255 5195 – Animal Issues in the County, please contact County of San Bernardino Animal Control 800-472-5609

Dangerous animal  threatening public safety (bobcats and mountain lions are presumed dangerous) — Call 9-1-1. Animal Issues within the City limits ONLY – please call 760 255 5195 – Animal Issues in the County, please contact County of San Bernardino Animal Control 800-472-5609.

Any problem between a landlord and a tenant, such as issues about rent, repair and maintenance of property, etc. —Call the City's Building Division at (760) 255-5161 or (760)255-5155.

Mobile Home Parks — The City of Barstow has no authority. Please contact State Housing Community Development at (800) 952-8356 or mhassistance@hcd.ca.gov.

Building structural issues, walls falling over, roof caving in, electrical malfunction, etc. —Call the City’s Building Division at (760) 255-5161 or (760)255-5155.

Code Compliance issues outside the city limits — Call San Bernardino County Code Enforcement at (909) 387-3811 OR codeenforcementdivision@lus.sbcounty.gov

Health related problems with food handlers, restaurants, public access swimming pools such as motels and apartment complexes — Call the San Bernardino County Environment Health Department at (800) 442-2283.

Problems with city streets, parks and facilities, (including the Sportspark and Harvey House) — Call the City Corporation Yard at (760) 255-5141.

Sewer system overflows which occur during normal business hours should be directed to the Industrial Pre-treatment Inspector at (760) 252-3543. If you spot a sewer manhole overflow after normal business hours, call the Barstow Police Department dispatch at (760) 256-2211.