Community Preservation

The Community Preservation Division encompasses six main program areas:

Code Enforcement

Preserving the quality and integrity of our community through education and enforcement.

Housing

Connecting the community to housing resources, assistance programs, and CDBG-funded services.

Graffiti Removal

Graffiti Removal Program focused on rapid removal, enforcement, and community education.

Animal Care

The City contracts with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control to provide 24/7 animal care services.

Parking Enforcement

Through a contract with ACE Parking, the City provides parking enforcement services 24/7.

Sidewalk
Vending

A sidewalk vendor is a person or persons who sell food or merchandise
upon a public sidewalk or other pedestrian path

Code Enforcement, Housing, Graffiti Removal, Animal Care and Control, Sidewalk Vending and Parking Enforcement. The Animal Care and Control and Parking Enforcement functions are managed through separate contracts with the County of Los Angeles and a private vendor.

Frequently Used Resources

The Community Preservation Division mission is to:

  • Maintain and preserve the integrity of our Santa Clarita neighborhoods
  • Encourage residents to preserve the appearance and value of neighborhoods in the City while promoting public safety 
  • Develop successful relationships with residents and businesses to instill pride and continue to improve the quality of life in the community
  • Ensure compliance with State and City of Santa Clarita municipal codes and regulations while providing excellent service to residents and businesses
 

The Community Preservation Division works to maintain the safety, appearance, and overall quality of life in our community. Staff serve as resource experts in code enforcement, helping residents and businesses understand and comply with State and City regulations through education, outreach, and a focus on voluntary compliance.

The Division also supports community well-being by addressing issues that impact public spaces, including coordinating the cleanup of debris from transient encampments. In partnership with contractors, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and local social service providers, staff help remove debris on a monthly basis while also connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with available resources and support services.