Municipal Code Enforcement
/ˌmjuːnɪˈsɪpəl koʊd ɛnˈfɔːrsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which local government agencies enforce municipal laws, codes, and ordinances related to zoning, building safety, health, and public welfare.
The municipal code enforcement officer issued a citation for the property’s zoning violation.
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- municipal code enforcement
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Commentary
Refers specifically to enforcement actions at the local government level, distinct from state or federal code enforcement; important to distinguish from related regulatory areas.
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