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Duties + Responsibilities of the Building & Zoning Division
- Code enforcement and nuisance abatement: If you have concerns, want to report a nuisance, or have questions about a property in Washington, please contact the Code Enforcement Officer at City Hall (319-653-6584) or visit: https://washingtoniowa.gov/city-government/development-services/nuisance-abatement
- To assist property owners and contractors with building codes within the city
- Examine blueprints and inspect construction for new buildings, renovation of existing building and to insure all code requirements are met for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, building, ADA and fire standards
- Review permit requests
- Assist property owners with re-zone and variance requests
- Review subdivision plats and to insure city code is followed
- Make recommendations to the appropriate boards and commissions
- Serve as secretary for the Planning & Zoning Commission
- Rental Inspections
Duties + Responsibilities of the Engineering/Safety Division
- Perform inspections & planning work for public works projects
- Maintain geographic information systems
- Perform technical engineering fieldwork
- Act as ADA Coordinator for City
- Oversee & direct City safety programming under oversight of City Administrator
