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LICENSE AND CODE SERVICES DIVISION
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage The Code Enforcement Program
Property Maintenance Program
The Property Maintenance program includes responding to and tracking of
complaints, as well as proactive enforcement, of issues involving junk,
trash, inoperable vehicles, debris cleanup, and public property
encroachment. License and Code Services personnel also conduct
specialized code enforcement activities, such as the Western Enclave
Program. The office handles over 4,000 Property Maintenance cases
each year.
Zoning Code Enforcement
The Zoning Code Enforcement program includes enforcement on businesses
being located in correct zones including Home Occupation Businesses (1,400
citywide); enforcement on wall, fence, hedge heights, and setback
requirements; sign code enforcement (including the Banner Permit Program);
and responses to complaints about business activities in commercial and
industrial zones that are impacting residential zones and other business
activities. The office handles over 3,000 Zoning Code related cases
each year.
State Smoking Law Code Enforcement
The License and Code Services Division responds to and investigates reported
violations of the state smoking law. The office receives 100 to 300
such complaints each year.
State Alcohol/Pregnancy Warning Sign Posting Law
Garage Sale Permit Program
The License and Code Services Division issues approximately 1,500 garage
sale permits annually and manages the garage sale weekend enforcement
program.
Manage Regulatory Business License and
Business Permit Programs
The License and Code Services Division manages and
oversees administration of programs that regulate businesses through
licensing and permits such as:
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Taxicabs (liaison to the Traffic and Transportation
Committee)
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Firearms sales (commercial and residential
locations)
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Massage establishments and sexually oriented
businesses
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Kennel licenses
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Bingo licensing (including state lottery and other
gambling
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78 other types of regulatory licenses
The Regulatory Licensing program includes coordination
and organization of all denial, suspension, and revocation hearings
involving regulatory business licensing and business permits.
Manage Business Tax Registration, Billing, and
Collection Program
The License and Code Services Division manages business
tax registration, billing, collection, and tracking of 14,000 businesses
throughout the City.
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