Code enforcement backlog noted; police assisting with notices

Sep 9, 2025

Code Enforcement Officer Trent Thompson said building inspections are taking priority and he lacks capacity for grass and other violations; he has issued some violations recently with assistance from Sergeant Benitez and the police department.

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Trent Thompson, Code Enforcement Officer, presented the August Building & Zoning permit summary and told the Board he is short on time to process grass and other violations because building inspections must take precedence. Thompson said he has plans awaiting review and described the time-consuming process of issuing notices and documenting violations. He noted that Sergeant Benitez and the police department have assisted with some enforcement activities recently.

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