HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1995, 06/26) - K-9 - AdoptedCODE ENFORCEMENT
PURPOSE
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The City of Newport Beach devotes substantial resources to the enforcement of
Building and Zoning Ordinances. Building and Zoning Ordinances are
intended to protect and preserve public health and safety, the charm of our
residential neighborhoods, and the overall quality of life enjoyed by Newport
Beach residents. The City Council understands the importance of enforcing
Building and Zoning Ordinances and is committed to do so. However,
enforcement of these Ordinances affects the rights of those citizens who are the
subject of complaints or enforcement action. Accordingly, the City Council
directs that all code enforcement activity shall be conducted in accordance with
the following:
1. The City shall not initiate any formal code enforcement action based
solely on an anonymous complaint;
2. Requests for inspections of private property not open to the general public
or not visible from adjoining public or private property shall not be made
unless there is sufficient evidence to support the issuance of an inspection
warrant for the property that is the subject of the request;
3. Code enforcement complaints shall be made on forms supplied by the
City which identify the complainant, specify the facts, acts, events and
occurrences which establish the violation and describe any documentation
which would establish a violation;
4. The City considers written code enforcement complaints to be
confidential. The City will use its best efforts to preserve the
confidentiality of any complaint with the understanding that the City will
be required to disclose the identity of the complainant to the extent
necessary to obtain an inspection warrant; and
5. All code enforcement activities, including investigative property
inspections, requests for consent to inspect, and related activities shall be
conducted such that the civil rights of the individual or individuals who
are the subject of the investigation are fully protected.
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6. The provisions of this Policy do not apply to inspections of property
requested by the owner or to inspections conducted by Building
Department personnel pursuant to construction being conducted, which is
authorized, pursuant to an active permit issued by the Building
Department.
Adopted - June 26,1995
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