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Council debates adding code-enforcement position as residents press for enforcement
Summary
Council members and staff debated whether to add a dedicated code-enforcement officer (part-time or full-time) or combine duties with building inspection. Several council members described frequent public complaints and urged restoring a visible enforcement presence; staff cautioned about costs and finding qualified hires.
Council discussion at the Feb. 8 budget retreat focused on whether South Weber should restore or expand code-enforcement capacity after years of shifting responsibilities. Staff described the current status as largely reactionary — roughly 10 hours per week of code work folded into a full-time community-services role — and proposed hiring a part-time code-enforcement officer (about 20 hours per week) to raise service levels.
Multiple council members said complaints have mounted and that the city’s codes are not being…
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