What happens if someone complains about me?
- County staff will conduct an investigation to determine whether a violation of County Code exists.
- Depending upon the nature of the case, this may entail a visit to the property where the alleged violation exists.
- Unless it is a matter of immediate health and safety, County staff will always request permission to enter the property from the owner or other occupant of the property before doing so.
- If staff is unable to obtain permission to enter, an inspection warrant will be obtained.
- Following the preliminary investigation, the property owner and/or tenant will be contacted and a letter will be sent explaining the problem, how to correct the situation, and potential penalties for failing to do so.
- The County will make every reasonable effort to work with the violator as long as progress toward abating the violation is occurring.
- If efforts at resolution are ignored or delayed, a Notice to Comply and Order to Abate will be issued, followed by a citation. Potential penalties vary depending upon whether the case is addressed criminally, civilly, and/or administratively.
- In all cases, the County will attempt to recover enforcement costs from the violator
