Code Enforcement
Ordinance Enforcement Department
Charter Township of
Northville
44405 Six Mile Rd.
Northville, MI.
48168-9670
(248) 662-0499
Fax (248) 348-5823
ordinace@twp.northville.mi.us
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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It is the responsibility of the Ordinance Enforcement Officer to
enforce certain ordinances and codes within the Township pertaining to
nuisance & non criminal violations. The enforcement officer has the
authority to write citations and has the responsibility of
representing the Township in court regarding the disposition of the
citations. The Ordinance Enforcement Officer responds to residents,
both in person and by telephone regarding the Township's Ordinances
and is responsible for issuing the majority of nuisance and non
criminal violations. The Officer reports directly to the Director of
Public Services.
Primary Duties
1. Periodically patrols or inspects the Township to monitor for
violations of local codes.
2. Responds to complaints of potential violations relating to trash
removal, signage, nuisance, construction site complaints, land use,
zoning, storage, noise, dumping, clearing and grading, and other code
related matters.
3. Conducts field investigations of potential violations, gathers
evidence, questions or interrogates complainants, witnesses and
suspects, compare facts to code requirements, makes findings, and
issues warnings, correction notices or citations.
4. Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses,
etc. to review and explain code requirements and violations or
potential violations. Secures code compliance and provides information
to persons who request information or assistance in code enforcement
matters.
5. Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection
and enforcement activities and prepares records of removal of illegal
signs.
6. Reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the
evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution.
Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made;
consults with prosecutors and prepares case reports for court action,
& testifies in court.
7. Performs any other function necessary and as requested by the
Township such as mail delivery between Township offices and the Post
Office.
8. Coordinates efforts with the police, fire, building, water and
sewer, engineering, planning, and finance departments and outside
agencies to assist residents in resolving their complaints and
obtaining ordinance compliance.
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