Code Enforcement

CODE ENFORCMENT

The City of Millwood has one Code Compliance Officer (CCO) who answers questions and investigates complaints from citizens on a wide variety of issues including violations of nuisance, zoning, and building regulations. Based on the nature of the complaint and the results of the investigation, the CCO will work with property owners and tenants to bring properties back into compliance. Most of the time a warning notice is all that is needed to correct a violation.


What types of issues can the Code Compliance Officer address?

  • Trash/Debris
  • Junk/abandoned vehicles on private property
  • Excessive noise or odor
  • Use of a vehicle as a dwelling unit
  • Obstruction of public right-of-ways including vegetation & signage

The Nuisance Code can be found in Chapter 8.08 of the

Millwood Municipal Code.


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How do I report a complaint?

Code Compliance must receive requests to investigate violations in writing. The City has a required form that is to be completed and signed. In the rare instances where resolving a violation involves court action, you may be required to testify in court even though you requested anonymity. However, short of court actions, City staff will not disclose your identity and any documents regarding the investigation and actions taken will not include your name.


Where can I get a complaint form?

The Citizens Action Request (CAR) Form can be found here. The form may be downloaded from the web site, completed, and then dropped off, faxed or mailed to City Hall. Staff can also provide the form and accept completed forms at at City Hall.


How do I report a complaint?

Code Compliance must receive requests to investigate violations in writing. The City has a required form that is to be completed and signed.


Where can I get a complaint form?

The Citizens Action Request (CAR) Form can be found here. The form may be downloaded from the web site, completed, and then dropped off, faxed or mailed to City Hall. Staff can also provide the form and accept completed forms at the service counters at City Hall.


What is the City’s process for handling complaints?

Once a signed, written, complaint has been received, an investigation will take place. If a violation is determined to exist, the Code Compliance Officer will work with the property owner or tenant to resolve the issue.


What if I receive a Warning Notice?
Bringing properties into compliance once a violation is confirmed is the highest priority.  It is the City's intention to work with property owners to achieve compliance. In cases where compliance can be achieved by allowing additional time to resolve a violation, the CCO is happy to discuss time extensions. However, the person responsible for the violation must contact the Code Compliance Officer directly to work out arrangements by telephone or email.

Who do I talk to about other issues?
If the Code Compliance Officer cannot help you with your issue, they can refer you to other agencies. 
Complaint Referral Guide Contact Phone
Emergencies/Criminal Complaints Spokane County Emergency 911
Vehicles abandoned in the street Crime Check 456-2233
Noise complaints outside of regular business hours (on weekends and after 4:00 PM but before 7:00 AM weekdays) Crime Check 456-2233
Barking dogs and other small domestic animals issues (dogs, cats, etc.) Spokane County Animal Control 477-2532
Landlord/Tenant disputes NW Justice League, NW Fair Housing 1-888-201-1014, 325-3037
Sewer City of Millwood 924-0960
Air Pollution Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency 477-4727
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