Description
Enforce municipal codes and neighborhood conservation ordinances by inspecting properties and public spaces, investigating complaints, documenting violations, and coordinating corrective actions to protect community health, safety, and appearance.
- • Prepare inspection reports, case files, notices of violation, and recommendations for enforcement.
- • Review permits, property records, licenses, and contractor documents to verify compliance.
- • Respond to citizen complaints and conduct proactive patrols to identify code violations.
- • Conduct investigations and enforcement actions in accordance with due process and applicable laws.
- • Collect and preserve photographic, physical, and digital evidence of violations.
- • Inspect property maintenance, construction, renovations, signage, and land use for code compliance.
- • Coordinate with police, fire, health, and public works on nuisance abatement and safety issues.
- • Testify at administrative hearings or in court regarding findings and enforcement actions.
- • Inspect contractor work in public rights-of-way and municipal projects for compliance with standards.
- • Recommend citations, fines, abatement orders, or legal action to remedy violations and protect public assets.
- • Inspect public spaces, parks, alleys, and exterior areas of public housing for ordinance compliance.
- • Investigate alleged violations of rental licensing, building or zoning permits, and vendor or signage permits.
- • Review and comment on applications for variances, special use, or neighborhood event permits.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
