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Chain of Command

For those smaller jurisdictions with one or two Code Enforcement Officers, who do you directly report to and what department are you assigned to? Thanks!

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off-road vehicle tracks

Anyone have any good codes that relate to personal off-road vehicle tracks on personal property? Specifically looking for unincorporated residential areas where the owner may construct a dirt motorbike track for them or their kids to use. I am looking at updating our codes in Benton County and would...

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Stop work Orders

I am looking for other agencies' policies and procedures on how you follow up and enforce stop work orders. We currently have a fee that has to be paid to get it lifted for those that abide by the stop work order. However, I am looking for procedures on how you enforce it if they do not abide b...

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Court-Issued Civil Infraction

RCW 7.80.050 (subsection 3) states: "A court may issue a notice of civil infraction if an enforcement officer files with the court a written statement that the civil infraction was committed in the officer's presence or that the officer has reasonable cause to believe that a civil infraction was ...

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Warrant of Abatement

We are looking for examples of Warrants of Abatement. Could you please share any that you have? Our specific situation involves junk, but examples of any kind would be helpful. Thank you!

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GoGov Code Enforcement

Does anyone have experience with GoGov for Code Enforcement? https://www.gogovapps.com/code-enforcement I have looked at other brands like Civic+ and Comcate. We're a very small municipality so it's most likely more than we need (I'm solo). Any comments / suggestions related to software? Than...

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Abandoned building standards and rental inspections...

Greetings, Who has a checklist that they send property owners about how their buildings should be secured if left abandoned and could you possible send me any flyers you may have? Also, what jurisdictions do rental inspections for rental properties, not short time rentals but mainly house rent...

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Right of Way Protections

What Code do you have that protects your right of way or defines right of way responsibilities? We are looking at both policy and code solutions to some right of way management concerns.

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Enforcement Officer Contract Service

Good afternoon, We are interested to know if anyone is aware of any companies that provide code enforcement services on a contract basis? If that is not an option, what about jurisdictions that are interested in sharing or splitting a position? Would be happy to hear any input on this subject. Thank...

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Abandoned Buildings

I am looking to see how other jurisdictions are handling abandoned uninhabitable buildings. We adopted the 2018 IPMC earlier this year with a great section to repair or demolish but are looking for other avenues as well. Any input will help. Thank you.

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