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The Code Enforcement Program's goal is voluntary compliance with applicable State RCW's and City Municipal Codes; all of which are intended to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public and our community. In those instances where voluntary compliance is not attained, civil and criminal penalties may result.
Residents may report code violations by contacting Dispatch's non-emergency phone number at 509.527.1960.
The City has two Code Enforcement Officers — one based in the Walla Walla Police Department and the other in the Development Services Department.
For code violation questions, residents may contact the Code Enforcement Officer at the Police Department at 509.527.4434, or at the Development Services Department at 509.524.4710.
Police Department Code Enforcement focus: Right of Way nuisances and abatement including abandoned/hulk vehicles, illegal dumping, illegal encampments and transient property storage/return, driveway obstructions, and parking complaints. Ability to use LERMS and ACCESS database to assist in processing abandoned vehicles and complaints.
Development Services Code Enforcement focus: Property maintenance, abandonment, and building code violations that affect sanitation, life, safety, and other code violations. Construction, commercial and industrial property nuisances, nuisance abatement, contract management, penalty assessment, notices, and collections, including lien preparation.