The Municipal Code contains a large number of sections that are administered and enforced by various City departments. The following list identifies some of the major codes that are commonly enforced by departments. To contact these departments, visit their links under the "Recommendations" on the right side of the page.
City Departments Responsible for Code Enforcement
Municipal Code Section
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Enforcement
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Building Code
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NBD Inspection & Compliance Bureau
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Building Construction - Plumbing
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NBD Inspection & Compliance Bureau
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Streets & Encroachments
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DES Right of Way Permits
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Solicitor, Vendors, Skateboarders, etc
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DES Right of Way Permits
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Fire Prevention Code
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Fire Department
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Noise
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Police Department
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Parking
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Parking/Police Department/Inspection & Compliance (for situations involving front yard parking)
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Parks
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Recreation & Youth Services
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Property Code
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NBD Inspection & Compliance Bureau
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Refuse Code
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DES Solid Waste Divison
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Snow Code/ Ice Code
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DES Operations Bureau
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Vehicle & Traffic Code
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Police Department
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Zoning
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NBD Inspection and Compliance Bureau
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Once code violations are issued, many of the above code violations are adjudicated by the Department of Finance, Bureau of Parking & Municipal Code Violations.
For more information, visit the City Code Online