If you disagree on how the code is being applied to your specific situation, discuss the matter with the Inspector or the Inspector's immediate supervisor.

Building and Safety's Financial Services section should have sent an invoice to the person(s) responsible for the fee. If you believe you have fees due, contact the Inspector or the Inspector's supervisor for confirmation.

The letter is sent out as a reminder that the recipient of the order is required to comply with the violations, and to call the Inspector for an inspection before the compliance date on the letter. 

Several options are available. Talk to your Inspector to determine the best option for your particular situation.

You can review the past and present activity on a particular property with our free online Permit and Inspection Report. It shows both Permit activity and Code Enforcement activity.

The Zoning Code Manual and Commentary PDF is an interpretation of the Zoning code.

Zoning Information for a particular property can be obtained by:

A prevailing setback is a calculation used to determine minimum distance construction can be from the front property line, essentially a front yard measurement.

Many building records can be researched online.

You may also obtain copies of these documents in person at our following locations:

Find all the forms to make a data request on our Service Requests forms page.

The areas that provide records include the Plan Check and Inspection System (PCIS) and Code Enforcement Information System (CEIS).