California Association of Code Enforcement Officers

California Association of Code Enforcement Officers CACEO exists to promote and advance the profession of code enforcement. The U.

"Code enforcement is a function local governments perform that citizens consider important for accomplishing community goals, such as protecting property values and the environment. Others view code enforcement as an annoying intrusion into the free use of private property. Traditionally, it has been a process whereby local governments use various techniques to gain compliance with duly-adopted regulations such as land use and zoning ordinances, health and housing codes, sign standards, and uniform building and fire codes. In recent years, federal and state regulations governing air and water quality and the transport and storage of hazardous wastes, and requirements for implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act have come into play. Local governments are now obliged to include enforcement of these rules and regulations in the array of responsibilities they assume for protecting the public health and welfare. Contemporary code enforcement involves local enforcement officials in the job of ensuring compliance with policies, codes, rules, regulations, and permits in a proper, timely fashion within the limits of the law. Consequently, enforcement officials must be fully acquainted with the adoption process and the thinking behind the regulations they enforce as well as the legal limits placed on them. Conversely, those who write the laws must understand the problems particular to enforcement and administration as the codes and regulations are implemented. In this context the code enforcement official is a unique public servant whose responsibility lies squarely between policy making and the realms of law enforcement and litigation. S, Congress, state legislatures, and city councils and county boards of supervisors adopt policies, codes, rules and regulations to solve problems or respond to federal, state, or community mandates. Enforcement applies these laws to specific properties, either by using warnings and notices to persuade voluntary compliance or by filing court actions, all under the rubric of ‘police powers’. Local enforcement officials and those who write the policies, codes, rules, and regulations are obligated to understand the management of the code enforcement function and the entire complex process."

A big shout out 📢 and congratulations to CACEO Board Member and City of Visalia Neighborhood Preservation Manager Tracy ...
09/18/2026

A big shout out 📢 and congratulations to CACEO Board Member and City of Visalia Neighborhood Preservation Manager Tracy Robertshaw for being recognized as CACEO Region 3's Code Enforcement Officer of the Month! Tracy was recently honored 🎖️ with a special presentation and plaque at the September 8 Visalia City Council meeting.

For more than 20 years, Tracy has demonstrated outstanding leadership and dedication to code enforcement and to the community she serves. Her commitment extends far beyond the City of Visalia. Tracy has been a CACEO member for 18 years and served an incredible 14 years on the CACEO Board of Directors as a Region 3 Director.

Throughout her career, Tracy has been a leader, mentor, and advocate for code enforcement professionals. She has watched our organization and profession grow over the years, and more importantly, she has been part of making that growth possible. 🙏

As Tracy prepares for retirement, we want her to know how much we appreciate the time, knowledge, leadership, and friendship she has shared with so many of us. On behalf of CACEO, the Region 3 Directors and our members, thank you, Tracy, for your many years of dedicated service and for the lasting impact you have made on our profession. 👏

Check out these great photos 📸from the council meeting with Tracy joined by her family, by the Visalia City Council and code enforcement staff, and with fellow Board Member Ruth Belmonte receiving her plaque! 🥳

🚨 Don't forget this additional CACEO Call to Action! 📢 There's still time for CACEO members to speak out important bills...
09/17/2026

🚨 Don't forget this additional CACEO Call to Action! 📢 There's still time for CACEO members to speak out important bills on the Governor's desk.

We're asking members to contact the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom and ask him to ❌ VETO SB 1272.

This bill would mandate a six month period for corrective action of violations noted by code enforcement for any violation pertaining to building, plumbing, electrical, or other similar structural or zoning issues, which do not create an immediate danger to health or safety, of any ordinance enacted by the local agency.

And it would mandate *another* six month extension for showing "good faith effort". That's up to an entire YEAR of delays in enforcement.

With this bill now on the Governor's desk, it's time for CACEO members to take action. Please reach out ☎️ to Governor Newsom and ask him to VETO this bill! ❌

You can call 916-445-2841 to leave a comment (check out the suggested language) or send an email 📬 to the Governor's staff at: [email protected]

🚨Don't forget!CACEO's Module 2 Academy is headed to Ventura, September 28-October 2! 👀 Here's your chance to step up you...
09/17/2026

🚨Don't forget!

CACEO's Module 2 Academy is headed to Ventura, September 28-October 2! 👀 Here's your chance to step up your professional development. 🙌

This is the second in the series of three academy modules 📚 required to obtain certification as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer 📜. Students will study code enforcement principles such as, but not limited to, ethics, critical thinking, officer safety-drug/gang awareness, criminal and civil law ⚖️ concepts, evidence and testimony, documentation and evidence procedures, vehicle abatement , substandard housing 🏚️ and landlord/tenant disputes.

Don't miss out, the deadline to register online is September 20!

For more details on the academy and on how to register, click here 🔗 https://ow.ly/GFLE50ZLGU4

Want to participate in a great effort spearheaded by MilVet to collect goods for military care packages? 💞 Our CACEO Pre...
09/16/2026

Want to participate in a great effort spearheaded by MilVet to collect goods for military care packages? 💞 Our CACEO President Jamie Lenos has brought a great effort to our attention that her city of Temecula is taking part in!

Right now, MilVet is organizing the Battle of the Cities 2026, a friendly community competition 🤝 that unites cities in a race to collect the most donated items for military care packages. Over the course of the challenge, participating cities rally their residents, businesses, schools, and civic organizations to donate snacks, hygiene items, letters of encouragement, and other care package essentials for our deployed troops.

But wherever you are in California, you can contribute to the effort by buying preselected good that are in demand via Amazon! 💻

Click here to see the care package list of most wanted items and to make a purchase towards these wonderful care packages for our servicemembers! Remember to enter "City of Temecula" when finalizing your purchase! 🔗 https://ow.ly/IA8w50ZOupe

Check out more about MilVet's Battle of the Cities 2026 here! 👉 https://ow.ly/nbQ050ZOupb

Thank you for supporting our troops! 🙏

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🚨Don't forget this important CACEO Call to Action! There's still time for CACEO members to speak out on 📢 some important...
09/16/2026

🚨Don't forget this important CACEO Call to Action! There's still time for CACEO members to speak out on 📢 some important bills now on the Governor's desk.

We're asking members to contact the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom and ask him to sign AB 2596 ✅, which CACEO proudly sponsored this year.

This bill would close a loophole in current senior housing zoning protection law which leaves senior mobile home resident open to high rental fees. Some mobile home park operators have used that loophole to make their mobile home parks all age occupancy, resulting in many fixed income seniors finding themselves vulnerable to losing their homes.

AB 2596 provides the clear statutory direction necessary to ensure California’s senior housing protections function as intended.

From an enforcement perspective, clarity in statute is essential. Ambiguity invites litigation, delays compliance, and weakens local governments’ ability to protect residents.

With this legislation now on the Governor's desk, it's time for CACEO members to take action. Please reach out ☎️ to Governor Newsom and ask him to SIGN AB 2596! ✅

You can call 916-445-2841 to leave a comment (check out the suggested template language) or send an email 📬 to the Governor's staff at: [email protected]

👉 Check out the Certified Stormwater Inspector program coming October 19-20! ⛈️Designed specifically for CACEO personnel...
09/16/2026

👉 Check out the Certified Stormwater Inspector program coming October 19-20! ⛈️

Designed specifically for CACEO personnel 👍 this online webinar course focuses on inspections of stormwater permit compliance as the key to restore and maintain the waters of the United States. 🌊 Municipalities, Construction Projects, and Regulated Industrial Facilities, must comply with permit requirements to minimize the discharge of pollutants. Commercial entities must comply with municipal ordinances.

Understanding these requirements, how to identify potential illicit discharges, and understanding your authority and discretion in serving your community are all critical components of a comprehensive program. ✅

Don't forget, registration closes October 17. For more details and to sign up click here 🔗 https://ow.ly/8N2y50ZOoXA

Coming up on October 7! Check out this webinar 🖥️ on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) for code enfo...
09/15/2026

Coming up on October 7! Check out this webinar 🖥️ on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) for code enforcement professionals.

Fore more details 👉 https://ow.ly/QMWK50ZNWsA

CACEO's Module 3 Academy is coming to Azusa! 👉 This is the third in the series of three academy modules required to obta...
09/14/2026

CACEO's Module 3 Academy is coming to Azusa!

👉 This is the third in the series of three academy modules required to obtain certification 📜 as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer. Students will study code enforcement principles such as, but not limited to, ethics, critical thinking 🧠, officer safety-drug/gang awareness, criminal and civil law concepts ⚖️, evidence and testimony, documentation and evidence procedures, vehicle abatement, substandard housing 🏚️and landlord/tenant disputes.

Registration closes on September 27, so sign up today!

🚨 - Module 3 Academy
🗓️ - October 5-9, 2026
📍 - Northside Park Recreation Hub, 1320 Old San Gabriel Canyon Rd., Azusa 91702

For more details and to register, click here 🔗 https://ow.ly/jzmf50ZNv76

Today, and always, we remember.
09/11/2026

Today, and always, we remember.

🚨 Region 3 - your next roundtable us coming up, featuring CACEO Board Member Ted Ware!Join your fellow code enforcement ...
09/10/2026

🚨 Region 3 - your next roundtable us coming up, featuring CACEO Board Member Ted Ware!

Join your fellow code enforcement professionals from across Region 3 for an afternoon of valuable training, knowledge sharing, and collaboration 🤝. Let's continue building stronger communities and a stronger profession - together!

For more details 🔗 https://www.caceo.us/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2083148&group=

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