Concern grows over complaint-driven code enforcement and limited staffing
Commissioners heard that code enforcement is complaint-driven and handled by a single staff member who splits time between zoning and building duties; several asked the planning commission to recommend the Board of Supervisors re-evaluate enforcement staffing.
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Several speakers raised concerns about the county's ability to ensure compliance once ordinances are adopted. "We have a code enforcement process, but we only have 1 staff, and he splits time between zoning and buildings," Planning commissioner S3 said, describing current operations as complaint-driven. S8 said relying on complaints places a burden on residents and suggested a proactive compliance officer or periodic inspections.
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