Code Enforcement
Mission
Essential to maintaining our City’s livability are efforts to keep
neighborhoods clean and free of blighting influences. CD’s Code Enforcement
Officers, (licensed by the state), monitor and ensure compliance
with City ordinances pertaining to weeds, nuisances, junked
vehicles, illegal dumping,
graffiti and other detrimental conditions with impact the health
and safety of community residents. Code officers conduct inspections
daily and follow-up
with verbal and written warnings. Many residents are not aware
of existing ordinances; consequently, code officers dedicate
much of their time to
educating residents regarding the need and importance of maintaining
their properties. Citations are issued to property owners who
continue to be
in non-compliance.
Graffiti removal is also an important component of the Code Enforcement Division. There is one staff person assigned who regularly removes unsightly markings on bridges, sidewalks, and other public facilities.
Ordinances Enforced
Nuisance, Weed and Brush Control Procedure:
Chapter 15, Article III. Sections 15-37 thru Section 15-46 of the Code of Ordinance
Illegal Dumping:
Chapter 14. Article I, Section 14-5.
Junked Vehicle Procedure:
Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-21 thru Section 14-29
of the Code of Ordinance.