Title
Agenda Item:
Overview of Code Enforcement and One Year Review of Ordinance Setting Higher Penalties for Repeat Code Violators
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Information only
Body
Issue:
Provide Council with a briefing and oral report on the overview of Code Enforcement and a One Year Review of the Ordinance Setting Higher Penalties for Repeat Code Violators
Staff Contact:
Tom Hill, Building Official, 360.753.8486
Presenter(s):
Tom Hill, Building Official
Background and Analysis:
The Code Enforcement Division of the City of Olympia is responsible for enforcing various Chapters in the Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) that address public health, safety and welfare as it relates to use of private property in the City. Code Enforcement officers respond to a wide range of complaints ranging from abandoned vehicles to improper use of property.
Code Enforcement becomes more important to maintain the high-quality of life particularly as our community grows, densities increase, neighborhoods age and transitions occur.
Code Enforcement works in collaboration with the Police, Fire, Public Works, Building Department, neighborhood associations, other government entities, and external partners (e.g., neighborhood associations, non-profit organizations, businesses, other governmental entities and other interested parties).
One purpose for this update is to revisit the City Council action from 12-years ago when they approved the following Code Enforcement performance outcomes as part of the City's first "Systems and Structures" initiative that involved Community Planning and Development, Police, Fire, Legal, Executive and Council members.
"Achieve 90% compliance without having to issue a citation or go to the Hearing Examiner on appeal."
This outcome was chosen over more traditional time driven complianc...
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