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Taking our community's safety, cleanliness, and visual appeal for granted is easy, but it's important to understand the effort involved in maintaining it. This week, Marketing Specialist Reagan Hunter joined Addison's code enforcement officers for an exclusive look behind the scenes. Code enforcement falls under the umbrella of the Development Services Department, and its primary objective is to uphold the local ordinance standards approved by the City Council.
Starting off the day with a code enforcement meeting, they discussed new businesses that are setting up shop, construction projects, current open cases, and complaints from residents around Town. With a schedule set for the day, they hit the road starting with commercial code violations.
They stopped at a new business to check on their signs. Addison has a very strong policy on signage. There are very specific requirements depending on things such as how far from the road the sign will be placed, fonts, messaging, and letter size.
Following that, they went to inspect a FixIT app report of graffiti on the side of a dumpster façade. The team informed the business about the issue and offered a path to resolution. The FixIT app is a great way for the community to report issues that could make Addison safer and cleaner.
After a quick lunch break, they got back on the road to check out the residential areas. They drove through the neighborhoods looking for the most common residential code violations including trash placed out at the wrong time, the appropriate maintenance of landscaping, and anything else in plain sight that could be hazardous to neighbors.
While the life of a Code Enforcement Officer may not appear glamorous, Addison's dedicated team works diligently to collaborate with residents and businesses to ensure that everyone remains compliant with the code. Thank you to our Code Enforcement Officers for their unwavering commitment to making Addison a better place to live, work, and play.
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