• Trash and debris on private property.
• Vehicles parked on lawns/unimproved surfaces on private property.
• Trash cans put out too early or left out past your pick up day and cans blocking the sidewalk.
• Overgrown weeds on private property.

• You can submit a complaint via email.
• You can call the Code Enforcement phone number (707)-449-5693.

Please note: Code Enforcement office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and every other Friday is closed. View the City calendar for Friday and holiday closures.

Park Bench application

The City of Vacaville Memorial Bench Dedication Program provides the opportunity for members of the community to honor a loved one while also enhancing the beauty and utility of our parks. Please read the Memorial Bench Dedication Program on this application before submitting. 

In Vacaville, pedestrian signals are included at any signalized intersection that is intended to accommodate pedestrian traffic. Pedestrian signals are carefully designed to provide reasonable time for crossing a specific street safely. Transportation engineers around the world are moving towards symbol signs in place of word signs. Symbols are easier for people to comprehend in a shorter amount of time, and do not present a language barrier for non-English speaking pedestrians. Pedestrian signal indications should be interpreted in the following manner:

1. A steady white color WALKING PERSON (symbolizing WALK) signal indication means that you may begin crossing. (In Vacaville, the “WALK” indications typically displays for 6 seconds).
2. A flashing orange color UPRAISED HAND (symbolizing DON’T WALK) signal indication means it is too late to leave the curb; however, any pedestrian already off the curb may proceed across to a sidewalk or safety island. In Vacaville, the duration of the flashing display is determined using the distance that the pedestrian has to cross, typically with a standard walking rate of 4 feet per second.
3. A steady orange color UPRAISED HAND (symbolizing DON’T WALK) signal indication is a warning to pedestrians not to leave the curb enter the roadway as cross traffic will be receiving a green light to proceed.

Pedestrians should only leave the curb during the “WALK” period. Once the pedestrian signal changes to a steady burning “DON’T WALK” it is no longer safe for a pedestrian to be in the crosswalk. Regardless of what the symbol shows on the pedestrian signal, pedestrians should be cautious when crossing busy intersections.

The City of Vacaville receives many requests for installing crosswalks on City streets. Crosswalks can either be "marked" with painted lines of white or yellow, or left "unmarked" at an intersection.

The purpose of a "marked" crosswalk is to encourage pedestrians to use a particular crossing. Normally, crosswalks are "marked" at places where there is an abundance of pedestrian movement, at a signal, and where pedestrians cannot recognize a proper place to cross. However, if "marked" crosswalks are not frequently used by pedestrians, then drivers tend to forget that they exist. As a result, accidents can occur when pedestrians rely on crosswalks to provide them with a safe barrier from traffic.

It is the City's policy not to install "marked" crosswalks mid-block (between intersections), except where the crosswalk is in front of, or directly adjacent to, schools. These crosswalks are painted yellow and imited to those locations where a crossing guard is posted during school hours.

As an added note.....National studies have shown that marked crosswalks actually increase the risk to pedestrians crossing the street. In these studies, it was found that pedestrians are given a false sense of security at "marked" crosswalks, and tend to blindly cross the street, trusting the crosswalk to keep them out of harm's way. As such, it is important that pedestrians remain attentive and cautious of on-coming vehicles on a roadway before crossing a street, regardless of the presence, or lack of, a crosswalk.

The purpose of a traffic signal is to assign right-of-way to opposing movements of traffic at an intersection. As such, it may be necessary to install a traffic signal if the traffic volume increases and four-way stop signs do not lessen problems. However, improperly placed traffic signals can cause an increase in traffic accidents, particularly rear end collisions. And, pedestrians can gain a false sense of security from crosswalks and red lights, which may result in an increase in pedestrian accidents.

Before installing a traffic signal at an intersection, traffic engineers have to evaluate the following questions:

1. Does the volume of vehicles entering an intersection create confusion or congestion?
2. Is there so much traffic on main streets that it may be dangerous for traffic on side streets to cross? Are accidents the result of this condition?
3. Is there an increasing demand for pedestrians to cross main streets?
4. Does the number of school children crossing a busy street create confusion, congestion, or hazardous conditions?
5. Will the installation of a signal reduce overall congestion?
6. Does the accident history indicate that a signal will reduce the number of accidents at an intersection?

Traffic engineers use national standards to evaluate an intersection that may need a traffic signal. Properly placing traffic signals will decrease accidents and improve traffic flow.

Traffic engineers and technicians are constantly upgrading the signal systems in the City. Traffic flow is being improved on major arterials in Vacaville by coordinating traffic signals, which will allow vehicles to travel along the signalized streets with fewer stops. If you think there is an intersection that should be studied for a traffic signal; or, if you notice an existing traffic signal that is not operating correctly, please contact the Traffic Engineering Division at (707) 449-5170.

Park Bench application

The City of Vacaville Memorial Bench Dedication Program provides the opportunity for members of the community to honor a loved one while also enhancing the beauty and utility of our parks. Please read the Memorial Bench Dedication Program on this application before submitting.