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Frequently Asked Questions <br /> What is code enforcement? <br /> The Elk River City Council has established goals and expectations for the general health, <br /> safety, welfare, and aesthetic standard of the community. <br /> These expectations are adopted as law in the City Code of Ordinances. The Code <br /> Enforcement Division provides enforcement services for nuisance violations of the City <br /> Code of Ordinances that impact the safety and quality of life of the community. While <br /> code enforcement primarily maintains quality of life standards, it also plays an important <br /> role in the early identification and mitigation of unsafe entry points, exterior hazards, <br /> public health hazards, and compliance with humane pet standards. <br /> How is the complaint process initiated? <br /> The code enforcement process is typically initiated in several ways: 1) in response to a <br /> complaint by an individual, 2) as a consequence of an action (i.e., an application for a <br /> building permit or a request for a zoning variance); or (3) observation of a code violation <br /> by the code enforcement division or other city public safety staff. <br /> Minnesota state law prohibits the release of the identity of individuals who make a <br /> complaint. Minn. Stat. § 13.44 states: The identities of individuals who register <br /> complaints with go vernment entities concerning violations of state laws or local <br /> ordinances concerning the use of real property are classified as confidential data, <br /> pursuant to section 13 02, subdivision 3. <br /> Why am I receiving a formal letter and not a courtesy phone call? <br /> Your property has one or more city code violations. The city, in most circumstances, is <br /> required to provide a written notification to the owner of the property. <br /> What happens if I ignore this order? <br /> Additional penalties including criminal prosecution, is possible. Your immediate attention <br /> is required. Do not ignore this order. <br /> What if my tenant is the parry responsible for creating the violation? <br /> You are receiving this notice because you are the owner of record and are ultimately <br /> responsible for ensuring that the violation(s) listed in this notice are corrected. You may <br /> also be subject to fees for corrective action initiated by the city and/or fines for failure to <br /> comply. <br />