About Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement Section investigates citizen and agency inquiries regarding potential violations of the Pierce County Code. It also ensures compliance with minimum standards of County Sign Codes, Zoning Regulations (except discretionary land use permits), Shoreline Regulations, and the State Shoreline Management Act. Functions of the Code Enforcement Section include:

- Structural review of commercial sign permits and final inspection of signs.

- Researches current and historical records from citizens and County and State agencies.

- Conduct inspections of possible violations of:

• Zoning code, Shoreline Use Regulations, and other development regulations
• setbacks
• occupied RVs
• home occupation / cottage industries
• animals (number, setbacks of pens, structures, etc.)
• junk, salvage, and wrecking yards
• illegal businesses and illegal expansion of nonconforming uses
• illegally placed signs
• surface mining