Urgent Notice
Sandy Springs Code Enforcement officers are always in official uniform (with badge and name tag) and/or can produce an official ID card with a photo and City logo. Most vehicles are clearly marked with the Sandy Springs logo (magnetic) and all officers have business cards with name, title and contact number printed on it.
Purpose
Code enforcement today addresses a wide range of issues that affect our environment, health, safety, property values and general well-being. Community preservation and improvement are now recognized by government leaders as necessary to halt or reverse the deterioration of our surroundings. The objective of code enforcement is to obtain voluntary compliance. Prosecuting a code violation is the least efficient way to guarantee an improved community. Therefore, education and guidance are the primary services rendered by a Code Enforcement Officer (CEO). Punitive action should only be taken as a last resort, and then only with reason and restraint.
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Process
Code compliance is the ultimate goal that the City of Sandy Springs Code Enforcement Division has set to prevent and abate violations on private and commercial property. The Enforcement Officer is charged with the responsibility of enforcing ordinances set forth by the mayor and City Council. Conditions such as drainage, erosion, junk vehicles, trash, illegal dumping, overgrown properties, outdoor storage, burning on construction sites, businesses being operated out of the home, signs, building code violations or constructing without an approved permit are a sample of issues that are investigated. Code Enforcement in the City of Sandy Springs also keeps neighborhoods and commercial properties free of unsightly or hazardous conditions that can lead to blight and deterioration of our community. We appreciate concerned citizens who care enough about the quality of life in the City of Sandy Springs to report violations.
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