Ordinance enforcement

The goal of a good enforcement program is compliance: Preventing violations instead of issuing tickets or citations. When ordinances are clear and are consistently enforced, most people will comply. Similarly, when construction documents clearly illustrate a compliant design, it’s easier for the builder/contractor and the inspector to produce safe structures.In collaboration with local officials, CES will develop a uniform and reliable program of enforcement serviceswhich can include:

• Trained enforcement officers systematically investigating suspected violations of zoning and general nuisance (blight, junk cars, noxious weeds, etc.) ordinances and assuring mitigation

• Site plan compliance and monitoring of construction activities

• Inspections for compliance of approved site plans, subdivision plats, and other site development related activities

• Training existing enforcement personnel

• Enforcement audits to determine how effectively ordinances are currently enforced and implemented

• Supervision of existing enforcement personnel

• Fair treatment of all residents