Code Enforcement

The Douglas County Compliance team strives to improve the community through the enforcement of the counties adopted ordinances. Below are some example complaints of what can and cannot be enforced:

What We Regulate	What We Don't Regulate
Accumulation of solid waste (garbage piled up)     Building without permits   Failed septic systems   Zoning (which land uses are permitted in which zones)   RVs used as single family dwellings   The number of inoperable vehicles   How much livestock permitted   Development standards (setbacks from property lines, etc)	Overgrown grass, weeds, or other vegetation   Evictions    Criminal Activity (Please call 911 for emergencies)   Landlord/tenant disputes   Neighbor disputes   Eyesores (unkempt yards or structures)   Easements   Property encroachments

Ordinance Compliance

The primary function of our code enforcement efforts is to achieve voluntary compliance with the following codes and ordinances of Douglas County:

• Building Code (PDF)
• Land Use and Development Ordinance
• Solid Waste Ordinance (PDF)

Complaint Process

Should there be an alleged violation of one or more of the above referenced ordinances on a given property in unincorporated Douglas County (outside the city limits), the complaint process can initiate a county investigation.

• Online Complaint Form
• Printable Complaint Form (PDF)

Common Violations

View more common violations received by Douglas County on the Common Violations page.