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Pittsylvania County staff ask to convert part‑time code officer to full‑time, citing backlog and funding from vacancy savings
Summary
Community development staff asked the board to upgrade a part‑time code enforcement position to full‑time effective Jan. 1, 2026, saying existing complaint volumes and backlog require a dedicated officer and that vacancy savings could fund the position for the current fiscal year.
County community development staff briefed the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 18 about code enforcement trends and a staffing request to strengthen enforcement capacity.
Staff described the county’s current complaint‑driven approach, the most common violations (campers, inoperable vehicles, excessive trash, and unauthorized dwellings) and the effort needed to document violations for possible legal escalation. Staff said…
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