Code Compliance
Code enforcement is a critical component to maintaining the health, safety, and vitality of the City of Port Townsend.
The Code Compliance Officer is responsible for responding to concerns and performing pro-active enforcement working with business and property owners to resolve building, land use, nuisance and zoning regulations, to improve the quality of our community for its residents and visitors.
- A valid complaint must include the reporter's full name and contact information.
- This form is only monitored Monday - Friday during regular business hours.
- The City uses a third party vendor application to track Code Violation reports. You will be able to optionally choose to create an account and/or create a 6-digit PIN if you plan to check back on the progress of your concern.
Typical areas enforced by Code Compliance:
- Construction: (including re-roof), commercial tenant improvements, clearing/grading(without approved and issued permits)
- Junk accumulation
- Vacation rentals
- Illegal, unpermitted housing
- Home occupations
- Signs
- Critical Area violations - geohazard, shoreline, wetlands, etc.
- Grass, overgrown vegetation
- Historic Preservation
- Zoning - allowable uses, fences, setbacks
Issues not enforced by Code Compliance:
- Home Owners Association (HOA) covenants, subdivisions and short plats
- Animal complaints (barking, dangerous dogs etc.) - Port Townsend Police Department
- Fire complaints – East Jefferson Fire & Rescue
- Garbage service complaints – DM/Olympic Disposal (A division of Waste Connections)
- Parking, junk vehicles in the right of way – Port Townsend Police Department
- Air quality, smoke complaints – ORCAA, Olympic Regional Clean Air Agency
