Step 1

Complaint

Complaint of violation(s) reported by public, NP staff, or other city staff.

Step 2

Inspection

Violation is verified by field inspection, typically within three days of receiving the complaint.

Step 3

Courtesy Notice

A yellow tri-fold notice is given to the property owner giving a brief description of Sunnyvale Municipal Code violation(s) and a compliance deadline.

Step 4

Compliance Letter/Warning Letter

A letter is given to the property owner explaining the violation(s) and a final compliance deadline.

Step 5

Administrative Action

Issued to property owners who fail to meet the required compliance deadline.

• Administrative Citation ($50.00 - $500.00 per day/per violation)
• Notice to Abate Unsafe or Unlawful Conditions – City staff and their agents replace, remove, or repair existing violation(s) at the property owner’s expense.