Code Compliance
FY23-24 Department Summary
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Organizational Chart:
Department Overview:
The Code Compliance Department consists of the Code Compliance and Animal Care and Control Divisions. The department provides services to external customers relating to adherence to all local ordinances and regulations and abatement of related public nuisances.
The Code Compliance Division works closely with the City’s Planning, Engineering, Building, Business Licensing, Water Conservation, Fire and Police Departments to ensure compliance with the City’s development code by addressing problematic, blighted, nuisance properties. The division maintains field operations 7 days per week ensuring compliance with city business licensing requirements, conducts rental property inspections, coordinates outreach efforts to the homeless population, and administers compliance programs related to weed abatement, demolition of hazardous structures and fats, oils, and grease (FOG).
The Animal Care and Control Division is responsible for compliance relating to animal care and licensing. Working in conjunction with the Code Compliance, Fire, and Police Divisions, the Animal Care and Control Division assists in matters that involve animal health and well-being. The division maintains field operations 7 days per week and works with the community to collect stray dogs, feral cats, wildlife containment, injured animals, respond to pet related nuisances, provide licensing services, support homeless sheltering efforts, low-cost vaccination programs, dog and cat spay/neuter vouchers, and educational events.
Personnel Summary:
Department Strategic Goals:
- Provide excellent customer service and encourage voluntary compliance
- Reduce blight and illegal dumping
- Improve community appeal and property maintenance standards within residential areas through reactive and proactive compliance efforts
- Enhance commercial property maintenance standards through education, outreach, and enforcement of land use regulations
- Reduce impacts of homelessness through outreach, animal sheltering assistance and clean-up efforts
- Respond to animal related issues in a timely manner with care and sensitivity
- Work to ensure that animals in the City are properly licensed and vaccinated
- Educate the community on important animal matters to promote a safe and healthy community for both residents and pets