How do the County and the City enforce land use, health, and fire codes to maintain the safety and value of property?
Both the City and the County operate “code compliance” programs to help property owners comply with local ordinances dealing with such issues as dilapidated structures, weeds, animals, noise, home-operated businesses, and other inappropriate property use or neglect. The City and County code compliance programs are complaint-driven and staff-initiated. Their chief goal is compliance rather than punishment, although penalties may occasionally be imposed to gain compliance.
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