San Joaquin County Grand Jury
• 1999-2000
• Agency Response
Reason for Investigation a citizen filed a complaint alleging that the City of Stockton is not pursuing making
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The Grand Jury is satisfied that the City of Stockton has a satisfactory program to notify contractors of need for building permits.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The City of Stockton develop a Public Education � Outreach program to educate property owners of the need for permits.� This should be monitored annually and could include news articles and attendance at trade shows like Home Improvement or Garden shows.�
F2
The Grand Jury is satisfied that the City of Stockton adequately pursues contractors working without proper permits.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The City Website should include information relative to Building Permit requirements.
F3
The Grand Jury finds that the Public Education Program is inadequate and does not adequately notify property owners of building permit requirements.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The City Hall at the Mall should prominently display posters and information about the need for building permits.
F4
The Grand Jury finds that there should be a policy that inspectors not inspect work being performed by a contractor doing work on an inspector�s property.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The City of Stockton should develop and enforce a policy that removes any appearance of conflict of interest when the City is inspecting a contractor�s work, including the requirement that the inspector not inspect work of a contractor who is currently doing work on the inspector�s personal property.