The Code Enforcement Officer's enforcement duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
(A) Patrols in a city vehicle to identify and legally document ordinance violations to zoning, land use, property decay, junk vehicles, building, water usage, parking violations, and other matters of public concern;
(B) Conducts field investigations, inspects properties for violations, attempts to make contact at the residence or business in order to resolve violation, issue and post warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply, and related documentation for code violations, schedules and performs all follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, discussions, and negotiations to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances, and issue administrative citations and notices of violation as necessary;
(C) Receives and responds to citizen complaints and reports from other city departments on alleged code and ordinance violations;
(D) Prepares various written reports, memos, and correspondence related to enforcement activities;
(E) Maintains accurate documentation and case files on all investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and other job-related activities including detailed information regarding enforcement activities to substantiate violations including taking photographs, interviewing appropriate citizens to investigate complaints, and researching code provisions;
(F) Communicates the existence of potential code violations to city departments including Police and Fire, City and District Courts, and other affiliated agencies (federal, state, and county) related to environmental, building occupancy, housing conditions, pollution, and other nuisance and hazardous conditions;
(G) Assists City Attorney, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief of Police, and other designated city staff with the preparation of written reports, memos, and other correspondence related to enforcement activities;
(H) Coordinates with the Building Inspector to verify if property improvements are authorized with the issuance of a building permit and will issue a stop work order when necessary;
(I) Attends meetings to provide interpretations and explanations of city codes and ordinances, and serves as a resource to other city departments, Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, City Council Committees, outside agencies, and the general public regarding the ordinance compliance process;
(J) Organizes evidence in support of legal actions taken by the city, appears in City and District Courts when called to do so, testifies at hearings and in court proceedings as required;
(K) Maintains a thorough knowledge of city ordinances and enforcement processes; and
(L) Participates in the revising, drafting, and adopting of city codes and ordinances.
(Ord. 2023-4, passed 5-15-2023, passed 6-16-2023)