Complaint Process

Instructions for Appeals
The complaint process includes the following steps:
  • The Appeal of Administrative Citation Form needs to be printed, filled out and signed
  • Signed original must be submitted in person to the Animal Control Office with appropriate fees to:
    • 11011 Santa Fe Ave. East
      Hesperia, CA 92345
  • Application and fee must be submitted within 15 days of citation issue date
  • Fee is $25 per citation
  • A hearing will be scheduled within 60 days
  • Applicant will be notified 10 days prior to the hearing
  • Property is still subject to citation during this process
  • One hearing can be held to address multiple citations, however an appeal must be requested for each citation in question
  • Multiple citations can be appealed on one form

Questions about the appeal process should be directed to Tammy Scarff, Senior Office Assistant, Animal Control, at (760) 947-1717.