City of San Jose::District 6

Blight
Stricter regulations dealing with blighted property have recently been added to the city code. Property can be considered blighted if it has an unsecured building or structure, is in a state of disrepair, has dangerous or overgrown vegetation, or fails to meet the numerous other definitions of blight presented in the ordinance.

To report a blighted property or to learn more about the Blight Ordinance, visit the Code Enforcement site at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/codeEnforcement or

call Code Enforcement at (408) 277-4528.

To quickly file a complaint about a blighted property, please visit the Code Enforcement form at: https://secure.sanjoseca.gov/codeEnforcement/blightReport.htm .

Building

Dept. of Planning, Building & Code Enforcement, 200 E. Santa Clara St. Tower

Telephone: 408 535-3555

Website: Planning Division

Development Services

Telephone: 408 535-3555

Website: Development Services

Building Division , 200 E. Santa Clara St., lst Floor, San Jose, CA 95113

Telephone: 408 535-3555

Website: Building Division

Code Enforcement Division 170 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, CA 95113

Telephone: 408 277-4528

Website: Code Enforcement Division

Business Tax Certificates

For Business License, please call 408 535-7055.

Business Tax, 200 E. Santa Clara St., lst Floor Tower, San Jose, CA 95113
Telephone: (408) 535-7055.

Phone Options:
#2: Business Tax accounts/ inquiry pertaining to hardship exemption program
#3: Unpaid invoice due to the City
#4: Liens
#5: Delinquent fire permit/ unpaid administrative citation/ request a hearing
#0: General information
Repeat options by hitting the # sign

If you need assistance, just wait on the line for an attendant

Website: http://www2.csjfinance.org/

City Council
The Mayor and City Council are helpful contacts to call for answers to general questions and concerns about your area or the city in general.

Mayor Chuck Reed can be reached at (408) 535-4800 or email at mayoremail@sanjoseca.gov

Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio, represents the District 6 area of San José (Note: you can check the district map to see what district you live in) or call

(408) 535-4906 or by email at District6@sanjoseca.gov.

City Council Website: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/council.html

City Hall Call Center (24 hrs / 7 days)
If you would like City Hall information, please call the City of San Jose's Call Center at (408) 535-3500.

Construction Noise
According to San José Municipal Code, the legal hours of construction within 500 feet of a residential unit are limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. This time restriction is limited to construction activity that requires a Development Permit or other Planning approval.
If this ordinance is violated, please call Code Enforcement at (408) 277-4528.

County Jurisdiction
If you are concerned about any of the following issues, please contact the Santa Clara County Government at the following numbers:

Adult Protective Services - (408) 928-3860
Animal Control - (408) 654-5875
Birth/Death Certificates (Clerk Recorder) - (408) 299-2481
Environment Health - (408) 918-3400
Foster Care Recruitment - (408) 299-KIDS
Health Services - (408) 792-5050
Marriage Licenses - (408) 299-5664
Pet Licensing - (408) 501-2134
Registering to Vote - (408) 299-8302
Reporting Child Abuse - (408) 299-2071

The previous services are not a part of the City of San Jose's jurisdiction and need to be addressed by the County Government.

Fire
Fire Administration, 170 W. San Carlos St.

Telephone: 408 277-4444

Emergency: 911 (or (408) 277-8911 on cell phones)

Website: Fire Prevention

San Jose Fire Stations

Graffiti

Anti Graffiti Program, 501 Vine S., San Jose, CA 95110

Anti-graffiti hotline at (408) 277-2758. Be prepared to describe the location and the extent of the graffiti in question.

Website: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/antiGRAFFITIprogram/antiGraffitiINDEX.asp

Homelessness
Telephone: San José Police Department at (408) 277-8900

If you wish to learn about shelter availability, contact the Shelter Hotline at 1-800-774-3583.

For more information on homeless services, contact the Department of Housing at (408) 535-3860.

Homeless Encampment: San Jose Police Department, Metro Unit at 408 277-4937 or 408 277-4044

Neighborhood Clean-ups
If you would like to learn more about when and where clean-ups will occur, please call the councilmember's office that serves your district.

If you live in District 6, please contact Denelle Fedor, Chief of Staff for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952

Parks (PRNS)

Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services
If you have information or concerns about a neighborhood park, community center and/or classes, please call (408) 535-3570.
Parks Reservation & Special Events: 408 277-2757

Website: Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services

Police
San Jose Police Department: 408 277-8911 - Emergency or 911 or 408 277-8911 when calling from a cell phone.
408 277-8900 - Non-Emergency

Website: http://www.sjpd.org/dispatch.html

Rental Disputes
If you would like to report a rental dispute that you are experiencing, please call the hotline at (408) 975-4480.

Schools

Elementary Schools

Blackford Elementary School, 1070 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95125 408 364-4221

Booksin Elementary School, 1590 Dry Creek Rd., San Jose, CA 95125 408 535-6213

Canoas Elementary School, 880 Wren Drive, San Jose, CA 95125 408 535-6391

Ernesto Galarza School, 1610 Bird Ave., San Jose, CA 95125 408 535-6671

Hammer Montessori Galarza, 1610 Bird Ave., San Jose, CA 95125 408 535-6671

Merritt Trace Elementary School, 651 Dana Ave., San Jose, CA 95126 408 535-6257

River Glen Elementary School, 1088 Broadway, San Jose, CA 95125 408 535-6240

Sherman Oaks Elementary School, 1800 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
St Martin of Tours School, 300 O'Connor Drive, San Jose, CA 95128 408 287-3630

Jr. High Schools

Herbert Hoover Middle School, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95126 408 535-6274

Monroe Middle School, 1055 S. Monroe St., San Jose, CA 95128 408 556-0360

Willow Glen Middle School, 2105 Cottle Ave., San Jose, CA 95125 408 535-6277

High Schools

Abraham Lincoln High School, 555 Dana Ave., San Jose, CA 95126 408 535-6300

Downtown College Prep - Charter School, 1460 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126 408 271-1730

Del Mar High School, 1224 Del Mar Ave., San Jose, CA 95128 408 626-3403

Willow Glen High School, 2001 Cottle Ave., San Jose, CA 95125 408 535-6330

College

San Jose City College, 2100 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, CA 95128 408 288-3708

Sidewalks, Parkstrips, and Curbs
According to local ordinance and state law, the owner of the fronting property is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk, the curb, the gutter, and the park strip area (the area of the street lying between the face of the curb and the sidewalk). Maintenance responsibility includes, but is not limited to, repair or replacement of damaged or displaced concrete, abatement of weeds or debris, and the trimming of trees and shrubs. If a problem (such as raised or lowered portions that cause water to pond) on the street is next to the curb and gutter, the property owner must first repair the curb and gutter, then afterwards the City will repair the pavement. For information on the repair of curb and gutter, please call the Sidewalk Inspection Section at (408) 277-3158. If you wish to report a clogged storm drain, please call (408) 277-4373.

To obtain a sidewalk repair permit, an initial inspection is required. Please call (408) 277-3158 to request an inspection for a permit.

Signs & Markings
In order to report sign violations, including signs in the public right-of-way, failure to have required permits, illegal inflatable displays, balloons and pennants,

call Code Enforcement at (408) 277-4528.

Streetlights
If a streetlight is not working, then take the following steps in order to accurately report the problem:

Obtain Information
1. Street light pole number, located on streetlight pole at eye level facing the street (an alphabet letter is located in the middle of the number).
2. Street name and address where streetlight is located. Indicate if pole is in front of, across from, or in-between the address given.
3. Nearest cross street.
4. Your name, spelling (if calling) and daytime phone number.
Report Information to any one of the following:
1. Street Light Recording Phone #: (408) 277-5517
2. Operator / Voice Mail: (408) 277-5571. Speak slowly and clearly and give all necessary information.
3. E-mail: street.lights@sanjoseca.gov
4. Fax: (408) 277-3164 (include your daytime phone #)

Street Hazards

Department of Transportation
Telephone: (408) 277-4373.

Street Maintenance
If the problem is away from the gutter and in the main street area where vehicles travel, then the City is responsible for maintenance and will fix the problem.

If there is a pothole in the street, you may call (408) 277-4373 to report it. Dispatchers will take the information and pass it on to the appropriate staff for scheduling of repair work.

Street Sweeping
San Jose's street sweeping is currently scheduled for once a month.

In order to find out the schedule in your neighborhood, please contact the Department of Transportation at (408) 277-3621.

Strong Neighborhood Initiative (SNI)
The Strong Neighborhoods Initiative is a commitment made by the Mayor and the City Council to unite with San Jose communities to strengthen City neighborhoods.

For more information about joining the SNI in your area, please call the Neighborhood Development Center at (408) 723-4114

SNI website: http://www.strongneighborhoods.org/.

Towed Vehicles
In order to find out information about a towed vehicle, call the Auto Desk at (408) 277-4263.

Website: http://www.sjpd.org/

Traffic Calming
Telephone: Dept. of Transportation, 408-535-3850 (ask for Traffic Engineering)
E-mail: traffic.calming@sanjoseca.gov

Website: City of San Jose, Department of Transportation

If you would like increased traffic enforcement in your neighborhood, call the San José Police Traffic Enforcement Unit at (408) 277-4341.

Trash / Recycling

Garbage Bill Information 408 535-3500
Garbage Missed Pickups 408 535-3500

Recycling Computers 1-888 887-3372 Website: http://www.crc.org/

Recycling Info & Locations 408 924-5359 Website: http://www.recyclestuff.org/CDR.asp

Recycling Old Appliances 408 924-5453

Recycle Plus 408 535-3500

Recycle Plus On Line Bill Payment: Website: http://www.sjrecycles.org/aps.html

Website: http://www.sjrecycles.org/

In order to dispose of household hazardous waste (such as cleaners, paints, halogen lights, and pesticides), please call (408) 299-7300.

Yard waste should be placed in the street for collection no more than 24 hours before your collection day.

If you would like to report a violation of this law, please call Code Enforcement at (408) 277-4528.

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Tree Removal
Telephone: City Arborist's Office (408) 277-2756.

For trees on private property, a tree removal permit from the Planning Department, please call: (408) 535-3555.

Website: City of San Jose, Planning, Building & Code Enforcement

Vehicle Abatement
Telephone: (408) 277-5305

Website: Department of Transportation Vehicle Abatement

Water Waste
Telephone: (408) 277-4528

Website: City of San Jose Code Enforcement

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	Last Modified Date: 8/22/2011

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