Code Compliance Mission

• Administer and enforce city ordinances related to nuisance and land use violations
• Create a more beautiful and viable place to live and work
• Educate community about the city’s rules and regulations
• Oversee city’s goal to protect health, safety, and welfare of Lafayette citizens

The Code Compliance Division responds to inquiries, investigates complaints, and conducts inspections of alleged violations as set forth in the city’s code.

Violations & Concerns

If there is a violation, the property owner is contacted informing them of violation and date for compliance. Another inspection is done on the due date for compliance and if violation is corrected, the case is closed. If the violation is not corrected, then a citation may be issued or if the nuisance is a serious threat to the public safety or health, then it may be abated. See Section 70-6, Abatement Procedures.

Common Concerns

• Abandoned or inoperable motor vehicles
• Animal Control
• Backyard Chicken License Application
• Beekeeping License Application
• Miniature Goat and Pot Bellied Pigs License Application
• Definition of family / number of unrelated people in a house
• Graffiti
• Home occupation
• Landscape maintenance / weeds
• Nuisance Issues
• Signage - Permanent and temporary signs
• Snow removal
• Outside Sales, Storage and Display of Merchandise Application
• Regulations for Outside Sales, Storage and Display of Merchandise
• Trees and shrubs
• Zoning

If you have questions or would like to report any concerns or possible violation, use the online form or contact the Neighborhood Services Specialist at 303-661-1268.