Code Enforcement

Neighborhood Services Division

Code Enforcement / Property Maintenance

The Neighborhood Services Division encompasses Code Enforcement, Neighborhood Initiative and Property Maintenance. The Department consists of a Staff Secretary, Six Code Officers, Three Neighborhood Initiative Coordinators, and the Neighborhood Services Supervisor.

Purpose :

The purpose of this department is to combine the efforts of all three sub-divisions to function in a more efficient, productive and organized manner in dealing with quality of life issues. No single division can solve these complex social problems alone. A combined effort from all of the divisions of Neighborhood Services will help them to coordinate for special emphasis projects, target houses and to accomplish special tasks.

The Code Enforcement Division consists of Six (6) Code Officers. Each Code officer is assigned a specific area in the city in which he is responsible for enforcing codes and ordinances adopted by the City's elected officials, that are not enforced through the Fire Prevention Bureau, Building Inspection Officials, or by the Police Department. Actions taken by these officers interact with each of these other local enforcement agencies, in addition to county and state agencies, and closely support their efforts

The Code Officers also are responsible for all Property Maintenance issues in their given areas.
They are responsible for enforcement of the BOCA Property Maintenance Code, which pertains to the exterior of existing structures.
They also enforce the zoning ordinances, prepare documentation for procurement of demolition and clearance of dilapidated properties, as well as manage contracts and monitor demolition activities.
Property Maintenance also manages and implements the Operation Paintbrush Program, which includes loaning of the needed equipment and organization of the volunteers to assist those in need of assistance.

Through the enforcement of the BOCA Codes and the Operation Paintbrush Program, the housing stock off Midwest City should not deteriorate. Nice looking homes improve the neighborhood appearance and in return increase the property values and attractiveness of the community.