Adopted Budget (Final Document)

Code Compliance

010.2700

Division Description Code Compliance, under supervision of the Building Official, performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City’s local code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, and other matters of public concern; and serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments and divisions.

Common concerns and complaints can be:  Work without permits  Home occupations  Junk/debris in the front yard  Structures (illegal garage conversions, additions, accessory structures)  Maintenance of premises (commercial and residential)  Overgrown vegetation and weeds  Homeless encampments on private property  Street vendors

 Sign enforcement  Noise complaints

FY 2020-21 and 2021-22 Accomplishments  During FY 2020-21 through the beginning of the third quarter of FY 2021-22, 558 code compliance cases were opened, 403 cases were closed  Adapted safety protocols and remote work procedures due to the pandemic  Utilized technology such as cell phone video and pictures for remote inspections on minor violations  Continued to work on homeless encampment cleanups on private property  Created new annual inspection program for massage establishments FY 2022-23 and 2023-24 Activity Goals  Continue to use the full functionality of TRAKiT to effectively manage code compliance cases (Fostering a Positive Organizational Culture)  Continue to look for new ways to streamline and improve code compliance methods and procedures (Preserving and Cultivating Public Trust)  Continue to update/modify the policies and procedures manual for code compliance (Preserving and Cultivating Public Trust)  Continue to work with property owners on homeless encampment cleanups (Affordable Housing and Homelessness)

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