{"id":1581,"date":"2022-06-09T15:19:03","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T15:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hat.xqx.mybluehost.me\/municipal-services\/?page_id=1581"},"modified":"2022-07-08T13:17:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T17:17:40","slug":"code-enforcement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/services\/code-enforcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Code Enforcement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light mt-0 mt-sm-5 vw-background-img\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1710\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/office-4249381_1920.jpg\" style=\"object-position:48% 47%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 47%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/office-4249381_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/office-4249381_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/office-4249381_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/office-4249381_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/office-4249381_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/office-4249381_1920-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/office-4249381_1920-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:19% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"301\" height=\"271\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/cropped-Manter-Inspection-Logo-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1357 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color\" style=\"color:#144b69;font-size:22px\"><em>Manter Inspection Company partners with Municipalities in providing Code Enforcement Services that will preserve and enhance the quality of life for residents.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Our Responsibilities:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Our Code Enforcement Officers are responsible for evaluating, educating, and enforcing the local codes. They must be available to respond to any complaints that residents might have. This can be in the form of answering questions, issuing warnings, or giving actual citations for code violations. Even though a part of the job does result in violations, our code enforcement officers\u2019 main objective is to ensure an attractive, lawful, and safe community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Here are a few common code enforcement areas of interest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>unsightly lawns<\/li><li>excess signage<\/li><li>nuisance or neglected animals<\/li><li>illegal dumping and parking<\/li><li>abandoned vehicles<\/li><li>tenant complaints<\/li><li>sidewalk and street obstructions<\/li><li>storm water management<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:320px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e3e3e3\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(http:\/\/www.manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/wolf-1454397_1280-2-957x1024.png);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"957\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/wolf-1454397_1280-2-957x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1752 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/wolf-1454397_1280-2-957x1024.png 957w, https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/wolf-1454397_1280-2-280x300.png 280w, https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/wolf-1454397_1280-2-768x822.png 768w, https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/wolf-1454397_1280-2.png 1196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#000000\">It is our intent to work with the parties involved in violations to achieve compliance and avoid the extra time and expense of punitive actions. However, when voluntary compliance is not achievable, our Code Enforcement Officers, will, by law, use due process to achieve compliance with such tools as written warnings, courtesy notices, administrative citations, criminal citations, public hearings, or abatements. But our Code Enforcement Officers\u2019 end game and mission is to use emotional intelligence and compassion to find a balance working with the community while enforcing local code.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Duties of our Code Enforcement Officers<\/strong> include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>the undertaking of investigations and other activities as may be required to determine compliance with the applicable codes and ordinances of the Municipality,<\/li><li>to issue all necessary notices to abate illegal or unsafe conditions<\/li><li>to ensure compliance with the Township&#8217;s Code of Ordinances for the safety, health, and general welfare of the public and<\/li><li>to make inspections and determine compliance with the applicable codes and ordinances of the Municipality.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Additional duties of our Code Enforcement Officers can include business permits, zoning regulations, construction planning and condemning unsafe buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"ive-accordion-wrap ive-accordion-wrap ive-accordion-_8a9d8e-5a ive-accordion-has-6-panes ive-active-pane-0 ive-accordion-block ive-pane-header-alignment-left ive-accodion-icon-style-basic ive-accodion-icon-side-right\"><div class=\"ive-accordion-inner-wrap ive-start-active-pane-1 ive-accordion-_8a9d8e-5a ive-accodion-icon-style-basic ive-accodion-icon-side-right\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-pane ive-accordion-pane ive-accordion-pane-1 ive-pane_d63ad2-f3\"><div class=\"ive-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"ive-blocks-accordion-header ive-acccordion-button-label-show d-flex justify-content-start justify-content-md-start ive-accordions-xl-start\"><span class=\"ive-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"ive-btn-svg-icon pane-svg-_d63ad2-f3 ive-btn-svg-icon-fe_alignLeft ive-btn-side-left\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"17\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"3\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><line x1=\"21\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"3\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"21\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"3\" y2=\"14\"><\/line><line x1=\"17\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"3\" y2=\"18\"><\/line><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"ive-blocks-accordion-title\">  <strong>How do I file a complaint?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ive-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"ive-accordion-panel\"><div class=\"ive-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The best way to file a complaint is through the Municipality&#8217;s website or by calling the Municipality&#8217;s Code Enforcement Office. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-pane ive-accordion-pane ive-accordion-pane-3 ive-pane_f6da93-aa\"><div class=\"ive-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"ive-blocks-accordion-header ive-acccordion-button-label-show d-flex justify-content-start justify-content-md-start ive-accordions-xl-start\"><span class=\"ive-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"ive-btn-svg-icon pane-svg-_f6da93-aa ive-btn-svg-icon-ic_timer ive-btn-side-left\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M2 0v1h1v.03c-1.7.24-3 1.71-3 3.47 0 1.93 1.57 3.5 3.5 3.5s3.5-1.57 3.5-3.5c0-.45-.1-.87-.25-1.25l-.91.38c.11.29.16.57.16.88 0 1.39-1.11 2.5-2.5 2.5s-2.5-1.11-2.5-2.5 1.11-2.5 2.5-2.5c.3 0 .59.05.88.16l.34-.94c-.23-.08-.47-.12-.72-.16v-.06h1v-1h-3zm5 1.16s-3.65 2.81-3.84 3c-.19.2-.19.49 0 .69.19.2.49.2.69 0 .2-.2 3.16-3.69 3.16-3.69z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"ive-blocks-accordion-title\">  <strong>How long does it take for someone to respond to my complaint?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ive-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"ive-accordion-panel\"><div class=\"ive-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Most complaints are assigned to our Code Enforcement Officers within 24 hours (assuming the complaint is related to one of the Municipalities we partner with). <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-pane ive-accordion-pane ive-accordion-pane-5 ive-pane_758250-12\"><div class=\"ive-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"ive-blocks-accordion-header ive-acccordion-button-label-show d-flex justify-content-start justify-content-md-start ive-accordions-xl-start\"><span class=\"ive-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"ive-btn-svg-icon pane-svg-_758250-12 ive-btn-svg-icon-fe_clock ive-btn-side-left\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"ive-blocks-accordion-title\">   <strong>When are Code Enforcement Officers available?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ive-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"ive-accordion-panel\"><div class=\"ive-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Our Code Enforcement Officers are available Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. If immediate attention is needed after hours, please contact your local Police.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">For more information, visit:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pt-0 pt-sm-3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-ibtana-visual-editorheading vw-advance-text-button vw-headings-align\"><div class=\"ive-advanced-text-wrap ive-div-advance-text_207d95-7f undefined text-center text-md-center text-lg-left text-xl-left\"><h2 class=\"ive-heading-parent undefined ive-advanced-text-inner-wrap ive-adv-advance-text_207d95-7f ive-lh-xs-30 ive-lh-sm-30 ive-lh-md-30 ive-lh-lg-30 ive-lh-xl-30\" id=\"ive-adv-advance-text_207d95-7f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stroudtownship.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/stroudtownship.org\/\">Stroud Township<\/a><br><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ml-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-ibtana-visual-editorheading vw-headings-align\"><div class=\"ive-advanced-text-wrap ive-div-advance-text_1c17da-e1 undefined text-center text-md-center text-lg-left text-xl-left\"><h2 class=\"ive-heading-parent undefined ive-advanced-text-inner-wrap ive-adv-advance-text_1c17da-e1 ive-lh-xs-30 ive-lh-sm-30 ive-lh-md-30 ive-lh-lg-30 ive-lh-xl-30\" id=\"ive-adv-advance-text_1c17da-e1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dwgpa.gov\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dwgpa.gov\/\">Delaware Water Gap<\/a><br><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":63,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_regular_price":[],"currency_symbol":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1581","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"post_slider_layout_featured_media_urls":{"thumbnail":"","post_slider_layout_landscape_large":"","post_slider_layout_portrait_large":"","post_slider_layout_square_large":"","post_slider_layout_landscape":"","post_slider_layout_portrait":"","post_slider_layout_square":"","full":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1581","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1581"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1581\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2102,"href":"https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1581\/revisions\/2102"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/63"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/manterinspection.com\/municipal-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1581"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}