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Overview of the Department
Thank you for visiting the Riverside County Code Enforcement website. It is my hope that you find the information useful and user friendly.
The Riverside County Code Enforcement Department is a relatively new stand alone department created by the Board of Supervisors for the specific purpose of improving the quality of life for those who live, visit and recreate throughout Riverside County. Riverside County continues to grow at one of the fastest rates of any county in the United States. This fact creates unique problems and requires a professionally trained and dedicated staff to solve problems and inspire compliance. I am very proud to lead them.
The Riverside County Code Enforcement Department is committed to voluntary compliance. I would prefer to make citizens and property owners aware of violations and partner with them to collaboratively solve problems rather than take enforcement action. However, that is not always possible and proactive enforcement and action is necessary. It is my intent to enforce the laws and ordinances of the state of California and county of Riverside. Code enforcement professionals are ready, willing and able to assist you in anyway possible.
It is my sincere belief that code enforcement will bring about a cleaner, environmentally friendly and healthier Riverside County. Please join me and the committed professionals in my department to accomplish this for a more beautiful Riverside County.
Warmest Regards,
Jay Orr
Director
Department Newsletters
The Code Enforcement Department is proud to provide a monthly newsletter outlining our accomplishments and goals. Please see links below for current and past newsletters.
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Director Jay E. Orr
In September 2006, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors began the restructuring of County Code Enforcement. They wanted to create a new “division” with “more independence in its ability to operate an efficient organization, while at the same time creating a stronger and more noticeable presence within the unincorporated communities it serves within the County.” The Board of Supervisors created a new County department, Code Enforcement. This department falls under the umbrella of the Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA). The Board selected attorney Jay E. Orr as the Director of the new department.
Jay attended the United States Naval Academy from 1974 to 1976. In 1978, Jay received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and graduated with a law degree from Ventura College of Law in 1985.
Jay began his legal career with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office in 1985. He became a member of the Riverside County Public Defender's Office in 1987. In December of 1988, he transferred to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office at the behest of retired District Attorney Grover Trask.
During his tenure with the DA, Jay worked Economic Crimes, Major Fraud and was the Supervisor of the Environmental Crimes Task Force. He progressed through the ranks and became an Assistant District Attorney in 1999. As the Assistant District Attorney, Jay was in charge of the Administrative Division. He oversaw a budget of over 60 million dollars, as well as the Writs and Appeals unit, the Information Technology unit, Human Resources, and staff training.
Jay is married, and his wife Dorinda is a kindergarten teacher in Corona. They have three children: Michael is a student at Wheaton College in Illinois; Dianne attends high school and Christine is a junior high school student.