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Code Enforcement Process

Initial Review: Once a complaint is received, the Code Enforcement officer will first review the complaint to see if it is in violation of a city code. A contact phone call may be made to the complainant verifying the information and the proposed plan of action which could include possibly either no code violation and therefore no action or a possible code violation warranting investigation and a site visit.

Initial Contact with Violator: If a violation does exist, the Code Enforcement officer will also notify the alleged violator in writing, notifying them of the violation.

Follow Up: The Code Enforcement officer will then complete a follow-up visit on the deadline date (depending on workload and weekends/holidays). If the violation is abated, then the case is closed. If the violation has not been resolved and if it is not resolved by a certain date, the person will be given a citation and further legal action could take place depending upon the situation.

NOTE: The goal of the City is to help citizens come into compliance with the City Code.

Court Process: Despite efforts of the Code Enforcement officer to help a citizen resolve a City Code violation, if the citizen does not comply with the required actions needed to resolve the violation, legal action may then be initiated. In this case, the Code Enforcement officer works with the City’s Legal Department in preparing the case for legal action. This may include, but not be limited to a warning letter from the Legal Department or prosecution in court.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to enforce the codes of the city in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community and, where violations occur, to work with our citizens to achieve compliance through an efficient and fair process.

Goals

Our goals are to:

• Maintain an attractive, safe, and healthy environment in order to provide a high quality of life for our residents and visitors
• Improve both the appearance and value of residential and business property
• Provide prompt, courteous, and professional service to the citizens of the City of Social Circle
• Encourage responsible property maintenance
• Seek voluntary compliance with the provisions of the City Code of Ordinances
• Maintain open communications and continuing education with the community

While these goals may sound simple, cooperation and support from businesses, property owners, and residents are necessary to make them attainable.