Code Enforcement Personnel
Role of Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement Officer receives the complaint and is responsible for the enforcement of the Township Revised General Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance and the Property Maintenance Code. The Code Enforcement Officer either self-observes the violations or receive a complaints from the public and/or other governmental agencies.
Upon observing a violation, a Code Enforcement Officer documents the conditions of the property by:
Visual observation
Written reports
Photographic evidence
Whenever possible, personal contact is made with the property owner and/or person responsible for the violation, and a violation notice is issued to the owner. The notice states:
The nature of the infraction
What must be done to correct the violation
Any administrative relief processes available
The enforcement avenue which will be taken if the violation is not corrected
The date by which correction is required
"Our mission is to attain compliance with Township codes regarding land use regulations and the maintenance of structures and premises through education, cooperation, enforcement and abatement to achieve a cleaner, healthier and safer town. "