Code Enforcement - City Marshal Division

Mission Statement

To enforce the codes of the City of Douglas in order to proteect the health, safety, and welfare of the community; and where violations occur, to work with citizens to achieve compliance through and efficient and fair process.

Responsibilities

City Marshal/Code Enforcement duties include enforcement of nuisance violations such as inoperable vehicles, overgrown lots, dilapidated structures, animal control issues, and all local and state laws. Duties also include processing of applications for occupational licenses, alcoholic beverage licenses, motorized cart registrations, and assists the Building Inspections and Permits office and Douglas Fire Department with enforcement of building codes and life safety codes.

Duties also include assistance with the administration and enforcement of city development regulations and zoning ordinance.