Code Compliance

Code enforcement is a critical component to maintaining the health, safety, and vitality of the City of Port Townsend. The Code Compliance Officer is responsible for responding to concerns and working with business and property owners to resolve building, land use, nuisance, and zoning code violations.

Click here to Report a Possible Violation (please read information below before submitting your concern)

  • Please keep the complaint description brief yet informative.
  • A valid complaint must include the reporter's full name and contact information (on the 3rd page of the form). 
  • This form is only monitored Monday - Friday during regular business hours.
  • Photos are not accepted on this form and are not typically necessary.  Please call the Code Enforcement Officer to discuss photo submissions: 360-379-5094. 
  • The City uses a third party vendor application to track Code Violation reports.
  • If you need an update on your concern, please call the Code Enforcement Officer at 360-379-5094 (do not fill this form out again).

Typical areas enforced by Code Compliance:

  • Building without a permit: construction/remodels, re-roofs, clearing/grading activity, etc.
  • Junk accumulation, some types of overgrown vegetation, and other nuisance conditions.
  • Zoning code: Vacation rentals, home occupations, signs, allowable uses, fences, setbacks, historic preservation, etc.
  • Critical Area violations - geohazard, shoreline, wetlands, etc.

Issues NOT enforced by Code Compliance:

Forms, Reports, & Resources

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