The Code Enforcement Department handles complaints and/or concerns regarding violations of the City’s nuisance and zoning ordinances.

These violations may include but are not limited to:

The goal of the Code Enforcement program is to encourage voluntary compliance and avoid punitive actions, also known as citations. A helping hand approach is more successful than the punitive approach as citizens may not be aware that their actions are in violation of city ordinances.

Some situations may require immediate injunctive relief, citation, in order to achieve the ultimate goal of compliance. This is a judgment call on the Code Enforcement Officer’s part.