Code Enforcement
Planning
PURPOSE: The purpose of code enforcement is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare by carrying out the ordinances adopted by the City Commission. These codes reflect the values of the community through public hearings, input, and revision by the citizens of the City before adoption.
RESPONSIBLITIES: The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for Code found in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and specific Nuisance Codes; this includes Zoning and Sign regulations for the City of Bozeman.
VIOLATIONS: Violations of code or failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violations of conditions of approval, constitutes a misdemeanor. Each day a violation continues shall be considered a separate offense and punishable as such.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
A. Complaints can be filed by written letter or e-mailed to the Code Enforcement Officer. The address of the violation must be on the request. As much detail as possible about the concern should be included; pictures help tell the story. A contact person and phone number should be included to report progress on the case.
A. Anonymous complaints are not given as high a priority as those with responsible names. Names of reporting individuals are kept confidential while the case is being investigated. If the case goes to court, the Code Enforcement Officer will get in touch with the individual and ask if they are willing to testify.
A. The Code Enforcement Officer will investigate the complaint, and if it is found to be a violation of the code, will contact the responsible parties with a verbal warning or a written Violation Notice. If the warning or warnings are ignored, then further legal action will be taken, which may include a written Notice to Appear in Municipal Court
A. The City of Bozeman has one Code Enforcement Officer responsible for the above codes and that person’s time has been directed to prioritize responses to complaints.
To contact your local code enforcement office email:
vhasler@bozeman.net