Code Violations – What you need to know

Code Enforcement Presentation February 2026
We encourage you to view the Code Enforcement Presentation made at CdMRA’s monthly community meeting on February 19, 2026. We have also recapped some of the highlights below.

The City depends on its residents and businesses to report code violations. If fact, 80% of all code violations are reported by residents and businesses. It is not possible to staff the Code Enforcement Department large enough to cover the entire city every day. But as a resident you know exactly what is happening on your street and in your specific neighborhood. In fact, our eyes and ears are the best tools that Code Enforcement has!

Reporting code violations is quick and easy, and you can even choose to do so anonymously. Examples of code violations include noise, construction hours, water pollution, use of gas-powered leaf blowers in non-exempt neighborhoods, street drainage/run-off, etc.

There are three easy ways to report a code violation:

      1. Use the MyNB App (download from Google or Apple stores). Once the app is installed, open the app and:
        • Select Service Request and then
        • Select Code Enforcement 
      2. Use the city’s Quest System available on the city’s website
      3. Call the Code Enforcement Department seven days a week until 11:00 p.m. However, if the violation is on a federal holiday you will need to call the NBPD’s Front Desk and they will contact the Code Enforcement Officer on duty.

How to track your reported Code Violation
Code Enforcement maintains a Violation Dashboard for residents to view and track the status of complaints. You can view the status of your complaints here.

Code Enforcement Outreach Programs
Code Enforcement officers are reaching out to residents and Homeowner Association Boards in the hopes of meeting on a quarterly basis to highlight and identify problem areas that need addressing. We encourage those of you in Homeowner Associations to talk to your Boards about inviting them to speak as well. Code Enforcement Staff phone and emails here.

Every step we take in addressing these issues improves the quality and safety of our community. 

One-Way Streets Study

In the early 1900’s, Corona del Mar was developed primarily as a weekend getaway for residents of Los Angeles and Pasadena. Quaint cottages were built on 30 foot lots and 30 foot streets were sufficient for the vehicles and traffic of the time.

As Orange County grew and urbanized, so did Corona del Mar’s population. Instead of two-bedroom cottages which were originally built to accommodate part-time use, the city’s zoning codes changed with the times allowing two units per parcel which also meant at least twice the cars of the cottage era on streets designed for much smaller populations and vehicles.

CdMRA has been addressing this issue in one form or another since it was formed in 1987. But until recently, there never seemed to be an overwhelming interest in developing a formal study and plan of how one-way streets might work in CdM.

CdMRA is once again seeking your feedback and interest in a One-Way Street Concept Design for CdM’s Flower Streets. We encourage you to share your thoughts with us.

NB Emergency Guide

 

Newport Beach Office of Emergency Management Readiness Guide

The City of Newport Beach has a comprehensive emergency management program and is prepared to handle unexpected disasters effectively. 

However, in the event of a major disaster, City resources and emergency personnel will be overwhelmed with calls for assistance. As “Partners in Preparedness,” residents can help their community by being informed and prepared. 

This Ready Newport Beach Emergency Preparedness Guide outlines important disaster preparedness information essential for all residents before, during, and after a disaster occurs. Reading the guide, following its suggestions, and seeking out training opportunities are immediate actions residents can take to be well informed, prepared, and ready to protect themselves, their family, and their community. 

The guide is available here to read and print for your home preparedness kit:  NewportBeachca.gov/readynb