Code Compliance

The Sandy City Code Compliance Division was formed in 1990 as part of the Community Development Department. Originally containing one part-time officer, the Division now has four full-time officers and support staff. The Code enforcement Division is charged with enforcing the Sandy City Land Development Code, and portions of the City's Municipal Code (such as weeds and junk).

With the adoption of the Sandy City Neighborhood Preservation Plan the city has been divided into four areas of enforcment.  Each of the officers has been assigned to work with residences and neighborhood groups on an individual basis to help resolve code compliance problems. To get contact information for the Code Compliance Officer responsible for your area click here

Code Enforcement DOES NOT enforce the following laws:

• Barking Dogs (contact Animal Services at 352-4450)
• Cars Parked Illegally on the Road (contact Police at 568-7200)
• Fire Code Violations (contact Fire Dept at 568-2930)
• Illegal Drug Sales/Manufacture (contact Police at 568-7200, or if an emergency, 911)

Typical Code Violations that are investigated by our Code Compliance Team include:

• Illegal construction of a detached structure (such as a garage or shed)
• Too many animals (limit of 6 household pets)
• Illegal signs, or signs installed without a permit (permits are required for all signs)
• Tall weeds (weeds must be 6" or lower in height)
• General Junk and Rubbish, including junk cars
• Violations of the City's Land Development Code (zoning ordinance)

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