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Code Enforcement

In February of 2000, in an effort to provide effective compliance of codes while operating with declining resources, Clackamas County began a process of reviewing its activities and systems for code compliance.

Clackamas County's philosophy on code enforcement is to first take the approach of voluntary compliance and use an enforcement approach only as a last resort. An understanding and helpful attitude resolving citizen concerns is felt to be a more effective philosophy to develop solutions based on individual situations and provide broad-based public education. The assumption is that the education of citizens regarding the requirements of codes will solve most violation issues and help avoid future violations.

Violation Priorities