Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the Community Development Department to work in partnership with the people of Sultan to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment. This Department helps to maintain or improve the quality of our community in the following ways:

• We enforce laws and codes targeted to solve specific problems in Sultan communities, including:
  • Overgrown vegetation and vegetation which obstructs the public right of way
  • Quality of life issues which affect residential zones
  • Rubbish and nuisances
  • Substandard or dangerous buildings
  • Violation of handicapped accessibility regulations
  • Violation of land use conditions
  • Wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles on private property
• We work with residents, neighborhood associations, public service agencies and other City of Sultan departments to:
  • Develop ways to solve recurring problems and nuisances, involving representatives from all affected groups
  • Empower neighborhoods to participate in keeping problem areas cleaned up
  • Establish community priorities for cleanup projects
  • Facilitate voluntary compliance the City laws and codes