The City of Gainesville employs four Code Enforcement Officers to maintain the integrity and safety of commercial and residential property within the city limits of Gainesville. Code Enforcement Officers are also tasked with ensuring compliance of docks built on Moss Lake as well as any construction in the flood/trash easement between the 715’ elevation and 736’ elevation. Code Compliance staff also administers the Voluntary Demolition Program for the city.

Division Goals:

1. Ensure the health, safety and welfare of all residents in the City of Gainesville
2. Prevent the dilapidation of buildings and the development of hazardous conditions related to that dilapidation
3. Preserve the aesthetic character of neighborhoods