Code Compliance

A recreational vehicle such as, but not limited to, a motor home, trailer, utility trailer, trailed boat, dune buggy or jet skis can park on the street for no more than 72 hours at a time.  After 72 hours, it must move at least 300 feet, and remain 300 feet away from the previous location for at least 72 hours.  

Recreational vehicles may not park within 50 feet of an intersection.  

Recreational vehicles over 8 feet in height may not park overnight in posted prohibited areas.

Please contact the Sheriff’s Department non-emergency dispatch number (858) 868-3200 to report parking violations

City streets are available for parking on a first come first served basis.  Blocking the street to prevent others from parking is not allowed.   

Vehicles that are operable and display current registration tabs may be parked in the front yard provided they are situated entirely on an approved surface. Approved surfaces include concrete, concrete pavers, asphalt, and gravel.  No portion of the vehicle may overhang the sidewalk or the public right-of-way.

Yes, you can work on your car at your residence. Please be mindful of your neighbors regarding noise, fumes, etc. Take steps to ensure that no automotive fluids are discharged and are properly disposed.

Yes. Please see the Chicken Keeping Handout for the requirements and note that roosters are not allowed.

No, the City of Santee does not allow short term rentals, defined as less than 30 days.  

No.  

Trash, recycling and green waste containers may be placed on the street prior to 6:30 am on the day of collection, but in no case more than 12 hours before the earliest regularly scheduled collection time. Remove each container from the street no later than 12 hours after the latest regularly scheduled collection time.  

Contact the Planning & Building Department at 619-258-4100 ext. 198, or by email, for permit information. 

The City encourages neighbors to work together whenever possible when a fence running between properties needs to be replaced but does not require that replacement costs be shared. Note that a property with a swimming pool is required to maintain a fence that prevents access to the pool or spa from neighboring properties.

Prior to constructing any wall please contact the Engineering Department at 619-258-4100 ext. 168 for information. Most walls require permits and may not be located in the right of way, which typically extends ten (10) feet from the face of the curb toward your house.

Once a Service Request is received, an investigation is conducted to determine if a violation of the Santee Municipal Code exists. A notice is sent to the property owner making them aware of the violation with a timeframe to voluntarily correct the concern. Many property maintenance violations are corrected within two weeks. Violations that require obtaining permits, or more extensive violations or complex cases can take longer to correct. There are sometimes extenuating circumstances that require longer timeframes for compliance. We ask that you be patient while we work with your neighbor to bring their property into compliance.