This division is responsible for code compliance and code enforcement within the City. Code Compliance Officers work to ensure that properties and structures within the City comply with all municipal, zoning, housing, and building codes, enhancing the quality of life and property values.
What is Code Compliance?
Code Compliance Officers are available for neighborhood and business associations, residents and tenants concerns. They also assist with the understanding of City codes and issues related to quality of life, zoning, and building.
Health & Safety:
The health and safety of our community is a concern for all residents and businesses. Therefore, the City standard is to assure that all properties are safe for habitation.
Safety Issues of Concern
- Abandoned substandard, vacant buildings, and abatement of dangerous buildings
- Green pools, substandard electrical wiring, sewer, gas, water and trash
- Substandard/unpermitted construction of fences, sheds, and room additions
- Unsafe and unpermitted rental units and conversions
- Over grown visual obstructions or Hazards on private property for traffic and pedestrian ways
Property Maintenance and Appearance:
The economic welfare, residential attractiveness, and community character of Banning are attributable to its unique aesthetic features and setting. The City finds it necessary to safeguard our appearance by encouraging residents and businesses to work towards improving our quality of life and preserving property values.
Examples of violations:
Vehicles on lawns, on private property
- Trash, abandoned appliances, green waste, and junk in public view
- Lack of landscape maintenance, peeling paint, dead/overgrown plants, trees and broken windows.
- Prohibited storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers
Commercial Areas:
The aesthetic features and the promotion of local businesses within our commercial corridors are important to the City. To encourage this, the City has developed an Architectural Review process to encourage a more appealing look for our City.
Violations of City code may Include:
- Unpermitted signs for businesses
- Lack of landscaping, design, paint, and lighting,
- Outdoor merchandise storage
Zoning/Building:
The City has developed land use zones throughout the City to require proper use of the land and to ensure a good neighbor approach in allowing for the enhancement of the community. Further, it encourages proper development and will allow for the compatibility of uses and community needs.
Some areas affected by the Zoning Ordinance:
- Land use permits and designations
- Setbacks
- Unpermitted and prohibited businesses
- Parking
- Development and zoning requirements
Enforcement Options:
If a code violation occurs, the following are options Code Compliance Officers may use to ensure compliance:
- Verbal Warning
- Notice of violations
- Notice of order
- Summary abatement
- Administrative citations
- Inspection and abatement warrants