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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, safety, <br />welfare, and aesthetic standard of the community. <br /> <br />These expectations are adopted as law in the city Code of Ordinances. The Code Enforcement <br />Division provides enforcement services for nuisance violations of the City Code of Ordinances that <br />impact the safety and quality of life of the community. While code enforcement primarily maintains <br />quality of life standards, it also plays an important role in the early identification and mitigation of <br />unsafe entry points, exterior hazards, public health hazards, and compliance with humane pet <br />standards. <br /> <br />How is the complaint process initiated? <br />The code enforcement process is typically initiated in several ways: 1) in response to a complaint by <br />an individual, 2) as a consequence of an action (i.e., an application for a building permit or a request <br />for a zoning variance); or 3) observation of a code violation by the code enforcement division or other <br />city public safety staff. <br /> <br />Minnesota state law prohibits the release of the identity of individuals who make a complaint. Minn. <br />Stat. 13.44 states: The identities of individuals who register complaints with government entities <br />concerning violations of state laws or local ordinances concerning the use of real property are <br />classified as confidential data, pursuant to section 13.02, subdivision 3. <br /> <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 required to <br />provide a written notification to the owner of the property. <br /> <br />What happens if I ignore this order? <br />Additional penalties, including criminal prosecution, are possible. Your immediate attention is <br />required. DO NOT IGNORE THIS ORDER <br /> <br />What if my tenant is the party responsible for creating the violation? <br />You are receiving this notice because you are the owner of record and are ultimately responsible for <br />ensuring that the violation(s) listed in this notice are corrected. You may also be subject to fees for <br />corrective action initiated by the city and/or fines for failure to comply.