OUR PROCESS
When we receive a complaint, a case file is created and assigned to a Code Compliance Officer. Officers will contact the property owner to discuss the violation and actions needed to remedy the situation. Usually, property owners are unaware of the regulations and voluntarily fix the problem within a reasonable time frame. The average time to fix a violation is 2-4 weeks, but complicated situations may take up to a year (or more) to correct.
Please note that we are experiencing a high level of code violation reports at this time. Our response time and ability to resolve a violation are taking longer than usual. Priority is given to high and moderate risk violations. Please be patient.
CODE COMPLIANCE RESPONSE PRIORITIES
Response to life/safety violations will occur with or without a complaint. Life/safety violations are those that, in the opinion of the Code Compliance Officer, Building Official, or Director, could result in injury or create an unhealthy environment. Otherwise, violations will be responded to on a “complaint-only” basis. Violations may be addressed without a complaint at the discretion of the Code Compliance Officer if discovered during the investigation.
The Code Compliance Officer investigates complaints based on where they fall into three priority violation categories: high, medium, and low priority.
High Priority (1) – Immediate health and safety violations include:
Medium Priority (2) - Serious violation include:
Low Priority (3) - Minor violations include:
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