Neighborhood Preservation Program

Glenn Kirby, Coordinator
34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
Telephone (510) 675-5382
Fax (510) 475-7318
gkirby@ci.union-city.ca.us

Administrative Contact
Janice Abbott
jabbott@ci.union-city.ca.us
(510) 675-5315

Specialist
Rachel Norwitt
rnorwitt@ci.union-city.ca.us
(510) 675-5383

The Neighborhood Preservation Program of the City of Union City Economic and Community Development Department assists in enforcing the City of Union City Municipal Code as it applies to property maintenance, property nuisances and other issues in residential and commercial zoning districts.

The Neighborhood Preservation staff works closely with all City departments in order to resolve health, safety, and public nuisance problems that may adversely affect the quality of life for citizens of Union City. The Program focuses on public education as the primary measure to gain voluntary compliance with the Union City Municipal Code and steers abatement measures through coordinated and cooperative measures. Over 90 percent of all reported problems are resolved on the initial contact by Neighborhood Preservation Officers. Administrative penalties may be assessed to those who fail to comply with the municipal code.

You can report all non life-threatening violations, hazards, or nuisances in person, by mail, by calling 510-675-5315, or by email.

Some of the types of problems that we can address are:

• Auto Repairs
• Businesses Operating in Inappropriate Locations or without Permits
• Dangerous Swimming Pools
• Fence Height and Locations
• Illegal or Non-permitted Land Uses
• Structures Built without Permits
• Unsafe or Unsanitary Housing
• And many more…

The Neighborhood Preservation Programs is staffed by one Neighborhood Preservation Specialist and one Administrative Assistant, who are committed to upholding and enforcing community standards. These staff members work to resolve issues that are in conflict with the Union City Municipal Code.

You can help enhance the quality of life in Union City by reporting public nuisances, such as unsafe buildings, substandard dwellings, excessive or improper sign displays, or residential auto repairs.

If you would rather report the issue by other means, please contact our Neighborhood Preservation Preservation/Code Enforcement office Monday through Friday (8am - 6pm) at 510-675-5313.

The exact address where the suspected violation is occurring is extremely important. In addition, reporting more information about the complaint helps to provide a clearer picture of the nature of the violation.