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General Enforcement Process
Complaints are resolved through the following process or steps: |
Filing a Complaint:
Gem County residents may file a complaint either verbally, or in
writing, with the
Code Enforcement Officer
(complaint
form). The
complaint must identify the
property owner, location of the property and suspected ordinance
violation.
Investigation:
The Code Enforcement Officer will proceed with a routine
investigation within 10
business days from receipt of the complaint. He will verify the
alleged violation
and
research information regarding the case.
If no violations are found, the complainant is notified and no
further action is
taken.
Violation Identified:
If a violation is confirmed, the property owner will be notified
in person, or by a
certified letter, describing the violation and options available
to abate the
problem. They will be given a specific timeframe in which to
complete the
violation.
Failure to Respond:
The property owner, and/or tenant, will be given a specific
timeframe in which to
either correct the violation or start the abatement process. If
the property
owner, and/or tenant, fails to do so within the allotted
timeframe, they may be
issued a criminal misdemeanor citation or be prosecuted through
other legal
actions.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT Q & A'S |
Q:
What is a Criminal Misdemeanor Citation?
A:
A Criminal Misdemeanor Citation is a uniform citation that is
personally served upon
the owner, and/or tenant, by the Code Enforcement Officer. Once
the citation is issued,
the case is immediately turned over to the County Prosecutor’s
Office.
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Q:
As a complainant, am I allowed to receive updates on the
violation and clean-up process?
A:
Yes. You may contact the Code Enforcement Officer at any time
for an
update on the complaint or violation.
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Q:
How long will the abatement process last?
A:
It depends on the violation and/or the size of the clean-up. Gem
County tries
to work with its citizens if they are truly making an effort to
correct the
violation. It can take as little as a couple of weeks or as long
as several months.
The Code Enforcement Officer will closely monitor the abatement
process
to ensure the violation is brought into compliance in the
allotted time given.
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Q:
What defines a public nuisance?
A:
The complete description for public nuisance can be found in the
Nuisance Ordinance (Gem County Code Title 4)
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WHAT CODES ARE ENFORCED BY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES?
The Gem County Development Services Department is responsible
for
enforcement of five (5) different sections of Gem County Code
(GCC):
1.
GCC
Title 4-5: Public Nuisance
2.
GCC
Title 9: Building Regulations
3.
GCC
Title 11: Zoning Regulations
4.
GCC
Title 12: Subdivision Regulations
5.
GCC
Title 13: Flood Control
All of these Codes may be read by clicking on the following
link:
Gem County Code
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Office Information |
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109 S. McKinley
Emmett, ID 83617 |
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Phone: (208) 365-5144
Fax: (208) 365-2499 |
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8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday |
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9:00 am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
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Staff Information |
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