Our office receives and investigates citizen complaints regarding potential violations of the Washougal Municipal Code. All complaints are received and investigated in a fair and impartial manner and all citizens can expect to be treated with integrity and respect.
Why We Enforce the Municipal Code
We work with citizens to resolve neighborhood issues in an effort to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment. We strive to improve the quality of our community through fair and balanced enforcement of regulations targeted to solve specific problems within the community, such as:
Environmental concerns
Property maintenance standards
Public nuisances
Zoning or land use violations
By working together with residents, neighborhood associations, public service agencies and other departments within the City of Washougal, we are able to:
Enhance community pride
Facilitate voluntary compliance
Have a positive impact on property values
Improve the quality of life for our citizens
Reduce blight and increase safety
Common Violations
Common violations include:
The accumulation of garbage, trash, junk, or other materials
Inoperable or unlicensed vehicles
Signs
Obstruction or encroachment within the public right-of-way