The City of Selah Code Enforcement is a function of the City that enforces building and land use regulations as set forth in the Selah Municipal Code. Code Enforcement will investigate complaints of unlawful or hazardous development and uses on private property. Code Enforcement Officers respond to reported code violations associated with zoning, housing, building, and critical area. The Code Enforcement workload is almost entirely driven by complaints of private citizens.
Violations
If, as a property owner or tenant, you have been contacted by a Code Enforcement Officer due to a violation in any of the aforementioned areas, it is important for you to understand the Code Enforcement process.
It is important to understand that property owners/tenants may correct the violation at any given point in the process and therefore resolve the case. The first priority and preference is to work in partnership with property owners and tenants in the earliest stages of Code Enforcement process in order to bring the property into compliance with the pertinent codes.
Submit a Complaint
Submit a Code Complaint Online.
Community Benefits of Code Enforcement
- Ensures safe living conditions
- Keeps the land free from garbage and rubbish
- Safeguards the environments, protecting people and the environment
- Protects real estate values from unsightly and unsafe conditions and an accumulation of junk vehicles.
Common Code References
What to Do if You Receive a Notice of Violation & Order to Comply
View the Nuisance Violations Diagram (PDF).
Read the notice and correct the violations as indicated. If you need more time to complete the corrective actions, follow the contact information at the bottom of the notice. We will work with you to achieve compliance.
A site visit will be conducted at the end of the specified time frame to determine compliance. If compliance is achieved, the case will be closed. If there are unresolved issues and no contact has been made a Citation may be issued, monetary penalties may be imposed, and the violation may be abated. Additionally, criminal charges may be filed.