Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement responds to residents' concerns about the appearance, health and safety of properties, including housing, nuisance and junk vehicle codes.

Department head

David James

Code Enforcement Officer

704-629-5542

djames@bessemercity.com

Forms & documents

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About this department

Report a concern online: use the Report a Problem form. You can add photos and report anonymously.

The Code Enforcement Services Division of the Police Department exists to listen and respond to our citizens concerns regarding the image, appearance, health, safety and welfare of the City. Through a variety of means, we judiciously pursue the abatement of nuisances that aggrieve the community through the fair and equitable application of the City’s minimum housing, commercial maintenance, zoning, public nuisance, and junk vehicle codes.

Ultimately it is the goal of the Code Enforcement Division is to provide the following benefits to the community:

  • Protect the public health, safety and general welfare
  • Help reduce factors contributing to certain types of crime
  • Preserve and/or raise property values
  • Improve the community’s appearance and image
  • Demolition of substandard housing

Staff

Don Mauldin

Code Enforcement Officer

704-629-5542

dmauldin@bessemercity.com

Jeff Wooten

Code Enforcement Officer

704-629-5542

jwooten@bessemercity.com

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