City staff responds to Code Compliance complaints according to the impact of the violation on the community. Situations that appear to pose a serious risk to health and safety are given top priority; others are pursued in the order in which they are received. For all types of code complaints, the first step in the … Continued
The role of Code Compliance is to interpret and apply the municipal code applicable to each specific case. Code Compliance officers have the discretion to grant time extensions and work collaboratively with residents on correcting violations.
The goal of enforcement is to ensure city-wide conformity to Building and Zoning Regulations to maintain safety and enhance the quality of life for all residents. The quality of life in Desert Hot Springs is tied to the character and conditions of its neighborhoods. Enforcing violations stops unsafe issues from continuing and prevents future violations … Continued
Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. (FHCRC) offers services to both landlords and tenants in an effort to resolve disputes arising from the individual’s tenancy. FHCRC receives complaints, investigates them, and then attempts to mediate the dispute between the landlord and tenant. FHCRC also hosts educational workshops for both landlords and tenants on their … Continued
Under a District-based election system, the City would be divided into equally populated election districts. A candidate must reside within an election district and is elected only by voters residing within that same election district. Bajo un sistema electoral basado en el dist rito, el mun1c1p10 se divi dirfa en distritos electora tes igualmente poblados. … Continued
Currently, the City Council consists of four Council Members and a Mayor who are all elected at-large. This means any eligible voter who lives in the City can run for office, and every voter may vote for all four of the City Council Member seats and also vote for Mayor, regardless of where they live … Continued
District formation determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a district for purposes of electing a council member. The Mayor and City Council will seek input in selecting the district map for our City Council. You have an opportunity to share with the Mayor and City Council how you think district boundaries should … Continued
To the extent practicable, district lines will be adopted using the following criteria: (1) Geographically contiguous districts, (2) The geographic integrity of local neighborhoods or communities shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division, (3) Geographic integrity of a city shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division, (4) Easily identifiable … Continued
The Mayor and City Council will reach out to local media to publicize the District formation process. Also, we will make a good faith effort to notify community groups of various kinds about the District formation process. Our public input hearings will be provided in applicable languages (e.g., Spanish) if residents submit a request in … Continued
The City will be holding public workshops and hearings to receive public input on where district lines should be drawn. Please see workshop and hearing dates listed on this page. El concejo municipal llevara a cabo juntas y talleres pu blicos para escuchar la opinion de la comunidad acerca de los limites de los distritos.
