Code Compliance

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
• Overgrown vegetation and noxious weeds
• Unpermitted work in protected areas
• Abandoned property