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?
The Nuisance Code can be found in Chapter 8.08 of the
Millwood Municipal Code.
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.
Complaint Referral Guide | Contact | Phone |
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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 |