Enforcement
The enforcement of City Code is found within Title 2: Administration of the Municipal Code (PDF).
In summary, the code states that enforcement staff will utilize a progressive method of code enforcement. A summary of progressive steps that staff is able to take is listed below.
Progressive Enforcement Policy Summary
- Contact and Request
Essentially, this step is a polite request for an owner and/or a business to comply with City regulations
This can be done through formal means, but it is an informal request to correct an action - Initial Violation
This is a formal verbal warning, and sets the request for corrective action within a certain time frame
Once that time frame is expired, the next step of the enforcement code is warranted - Written Notice
In this step, after failure to comply with a verbal warning, the violator will be given a written notice of violation
Typically, these include stop work orders and corrective notices
These essentially require you to close or stop work until the action is corrected - Summons to Municipal Court
If the violator refuses to correct the action, the violator is then summoned to court for prosecution - Relief Action within Civil Court
If warranted, the City can also press charges within Civil Court