Code enforcement explains 700 notices issued last year, options when owners refuse
Oct 28, 2026
City staff told the Board that code enforcement issued roughly 700 notices last year and described the administrative options—nuisance abatement, special assessments and contacting lienholders—when owners refuse to cooperate.
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City code enforcement staff told the Board that their workload includes hundreds of notices and that outright refusals to comply are rare but sometimes persistent. "I averaged 2 to 3 notices a day. Last year, we did 700 and some odd notices to various residents," Officer Brian Marvin said, describing typical staff outreach and follow-up.
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