1. Code Enforcement Division City of Gainesville

2. Code Enforcement Division
We are dedicated to partnering with our citizens to improve the livability, health and safety of our community.
Mission:
Empowering our citizens to enhance our community through education, outreach and voluntary compliance with every interaction.
To preserve the quality and value of public and private property and maintain a high standard of living.
We do this by eliminating conditions that threaten the livability, health, safety and general welfare of the public.

3. Code Enforcement Division
Manager
2 Supervisors
12 Code Officers
1 Field Collector
2 Staff Specialists

4. Neighborhood Assignments
Area #9 specialty area which is from University to 8th and 13th to Main street. Mainly consists of the 5th avenue and pleasant street area.

5. Division Responsibilities
8 Zone Officers Responsible for:
Minimum Housing Code
Yard trash
Non-operational vehicles
Electrical
Heating and cooking
Structural elements of building
Plumbing
Yard trash – not in the right of way (Solid Waste)
Non – Operational – vehicles with noticeable deficiencies (flat/no tires, hood up, parts removed, on jack stands, broken windshield, etc), untagged or expired tag.
Electrical – Unsafe wiring
Heating and Cooking – Must have heat and kitchen facilities to be inhabitable
Structural elements of the building – intact roof, walls (basically a safe structure – jacks bar)
Plumbing – must have adequate plumbing (common is sewage leaks – in the pines)
Dangerous building / hazardous land – vacant, boarded building fire damaged, etc. Vacant land with debris, overgrown, etc.

6. Division Responsibilities (continued)
One LDC Officer in charge of:
Land Development Code
Yard Parking
Landlord Permits
Signs
Home Occupation Permits
Residential & Commercial Zoning
Special Event Permits

7. Division Responsibilities (continued)
One officer assigned to address dangerous buildings and hazardous lands citywide:
Enforces the standards for:
Repair
Vacate
Demolition
Board and Seal and
Abatement

8. Division Responsibilities (continued)
Two Landlord Code Officers and a Field Collector are assigned to landlord permit issues citywide
Duties include identifying properties subject to landlord permit requirements and collecting landlord fees due.
Enforcing the ordinance requiring landlords to obtain the permit.
Point system

9. Yard Trash

10. Abandoned, Untagged, and Non-Operational Vehicles

11. Dangerous Buildings & Hazardous Lands

12. Dangerous Buildings and Hazardous Land

13. Illegal Signs Signs in the right of way Size of sign
Type of flag – can be American or state flag (official)

14. Typical Enforcement Process
Verbal Warning and Education
Door Tags/Written Warnings
Includes a fair and reasonable time to comply
City Ordinance Citation – Instant Penalty
Notice of Violation
Special Magistrate Hearing
Daily Fines – Penalties accumulate until compliance is achieved

15. Public Education & Outreach
Comprehensive Website
Channel 12
Pamphlets and Brochures
Neighborhood Meetings
Neighborhood Outreach in UPNA with GPD, UF and Solid Waste
Citizen Ride Along Program

16. City of Gainesville Code Enforcement Division
P.O. Box 490, Station 10A
Gainesville, FL
(Office)
(Fax)
gainesvillecodes.org