Code Enforcement Complaint Process
The code enforcement officers either self-observes violations or receive complaints from the public and/or other governmental agencies. Upon observing a violation, the code enforcement officer documents the conditions of the property by:
- Taking photos of the evidence
- Visually observing the violation
- Writing reports to document the violation
Contacting the Party Responsible for the Violation
Whenever possible, personal contact is made with the property owner and/or person responsible for the violation and a verbal or written violation notice is issued to the owner. The notice states:
- The nature of the infraction and ordinance violated
- What must be done to correct the violation
- The date by which correction is required
- The enforcement avenue which will be taken if the violation is not corrected
Contact Us
To report a complaint or request an enforcement action, the Code Enforcement Department can be contacted by phone at (706) 517-1400 ext. 1231 (leave a message if no one answers) or in person at:
121 N. Fourth Avenue
Chatsworth, GA 30705