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Milton council adopts proactive code-enforcement policy, approves second full-time officer and vehicle purchase
Summary
Council voted unanimously to adopt a proactive code enforcement policy, will add a second full-time code enforcement position and approved purchase of a vehicle for enforcement use; the policy was modified to remove a generic "reasonable time" phrase and require specified reinspection timeframes.
The Milton City Council on Aug. 12 unanimously approved a shift from complaint-driven to proactive code enforcement, authorized hiring a second full-time code enforcement officer and approved purchase of a vehicle to support that work.
Why it matters: Council and staff said the change is intended to accelerate voluntary compliance, improve neighborhood and corridor appearance and reduce neighbor‑on‑neighbor reporting. Staff told the council the program would start Oct. 1 to align with the fiscal year; the policy includes procedures for voluntary compliance and, when necessary, formal enforcement steps.
Policy details and council direction: Staff presented a draft policy and said the proactive approach would allow officers…
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