Code Enforcement
Enforcement Responsibilities
Code enforcement officers enforce many types of city codes, building codes, vehicle codes, and housing codes. Enforcement works to prevent and abate nuisances on private property such as:
- Neglected landscaping
- Junk motor vehicles on private property
- Dangerous buildings
- Graffiti on private and commercial property
- Illegal dumping
- Open and vacant property
- Overgrown vacant lots
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The Code Enforcement team is part of the Problem Oriented Policing Unit and also works closely with the Planning Division, Building and Safety Division, and General Services Department, to keep the city beautiful and safe. You can help by becoming familiar with the most common violations and reporting them by reading about the violation reporting process.
- Can I remain anonymous when I file a complaint?
- How many vehicles can one person own?
- How are codes enforced?
- I have relatives visiting. Can they stay in their RV in front of our house?
- Can commercial trucks and/or trailers park in a residential neighborhood?
- I have mold in my home, what do I do?
- How do I make a complaint about a city code violation?
- I want to add to my existing driveway (or add a second driveway) by removing a side lawn. Do I need to notify anyone?
- What is an approved parking surface?
- My neighbor has a boat and trailer parked in the driveway. Is this allowed?
- What happens when I report my neighbor for a city code violation?
- Where can I find FAQs about the Rental Housing Inspection Program?
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