Code Enforcement
Goal
Enhance the quality of life in our communities by implementing programs to investigate, monitor, and abate privately-owned substandard properties in a timely manner.
Desired Results
Perform initial property rehabilitation investigations within 1 day for 100 percent of cases.
Analysis
- In Fiscal Year 2010-11, Building and Safety opened 1,369 cases.
- In Fiscal Year 2009-10, Building and Safety opened 1,215 cases.
- Ability to perform timely investigations is based on prioritizing complaints and effective staffing levels.
- In Fiscal Year 2009-10, Building and Safety resolved 945 cases.
- In Fiscal Year 2008-09, Building and Safety resolved 829 cases.
- In Fiscal Year 2007-08, Building and Safety resolved 1,055 cases.
- Complaint resolution is largely dependent on our ability to partner with property owners to gain voluntary compliance.
Actions
- Cross train staff to conduct both new construction and code enforcement investigations to enhance operational efficiencies.
- Work with Environmental Programs Division to amend their trash hauler franchise agreements to provide property owners with a cost-effective means to abate substandard properties.
- Work with the District Attorney's office to develop a process for streamlining criminal filings.
