Code Enforcement Division

Process

The Code Enforcement Supervisor and his staff inspect and identify code violations reported by the public or City Staff.  In order to identify violations staff will inspect the property in question.  Pictures are taken and notes are documented regarding the property in relation to the submitted concern.

If the property is not in violation, the process is dropped. If the property is in violation, the owner is notified verbally or in writing. This notification includes the reason for violations, what needs to be done to correct it, and the allotted time to fix the violation. The property is then checked regularly to see if it is in compliance.

If the property is in compliance, the process is dropped. If not, an abatement letter is sent to the owner stating the City's intent to abate (cleanup) the property with the consent of the Governing Body.

Violation Letters

In addition to verbal notification of violations, a letter is sent to the owner of the property. This letter states the time frame for correction of the violations and is sent to the last known address of the owner.

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