What happens when a code violation is reported?
When a citizen reports a code violation, the administrative staff inputs the information into a computer database. The code officer assigned to that particular area will investigate the complaint. To see which code officer is assigned to your area click here. If a violation does exist, the property owner is notified in one of three ways: mail, hand-delivery or by posting the notice in two locations (at the property in violation and at city hall). The property owners are given a specified time frame by which to comply their property.
When a citizen reports a code violation, the administrative staff inputs the information into a computer database. The code officer assigned to that particular area will investigate the complaint. If a violation does exist, the property owner is notified in one of three ways: mail, hand-delivery or by posting the notice in two locations (at the property in violation and at city hall). The property owners are given a specified time frame by which to comply their property. What happens if the property does not comply by the specified time allowed? The property owner will receive a Notice of Hearing if the property is not brought into compliance by the specified time allowed. The property owner will have the opportunity to appear before the Code Compliance Board to state their case. The Code Compliance Board will then decide if they will grant the property owner more time to comply their property and what the fine per day will be if the property owner does not comply with the board order.
