Code Enforcement

The mission for Code Enforcement in the Department of Development is to safeguard life, health and property, preserve the City’s housing and enhance neighborhood livability. The City of Jamestown’s certified Code Enforcement Officers, Target Area Code Enforcement Specialist, and Building Inspector is to enforce the Property Maintenance and Conservation, Chapter 215 of the Code for the City of Jamestown.

The goal of code enforcement is to resolve housing code violations with the property owners and tenants in a collaborative manner. When a complaint or request for a code enforcement action is received by the Department of Development, a Code Enforcement Officer will be dispatched to the property to investigate the initial complaint, look for any additional violations of Chapter 215 and the International Property Maintenance Code. Photographs will be taken by the Code Enforcement Officer to document the initial and all follow-up inspections. If there are found to be a violation(s), either a Notice of Violation will be issued or an Appearance Ticket to City Court.

An Appearance Ticket to the next available court date will automatically be issued for such violations as junk & debris, high grass & weeds, infestations, and unregistered vehicles.

A Notice of Violation will cite the code violations to property such as peeling paint and other exterior and interior structural issues. A comply by date will be included in the Notice of Violation with pictures of the offense and a citation of the code. If there has been no progress in addressing the issue(s) an Appearance Ticket will be issued.

New City of Jamestown Reporting System: GovPilot

We are excited to share that the City of Jamestown has transitioned to a new government management platform, GovPilot. This state-of-the-art system, used by local governments throughout the United States and Canada, will streamline our processes and improve efficiency in addressing non-emergency concerns from residents. As part of the transition, new features and updates will be introduced incrementally.

To submit a concern through the new GovPilot platform, please click the icon below:

What’s New: The GovAlert App

In addition to the GovPilot platform, we are pleased to introduce the GovAlert app, a convenient and easy-to-use tool that allows you to report non-emergency issues directly from your smartphone. Through GovAlert, you can quickly report concerns such as:

Code Enforcement Violations
Overgrowth on Private Property
Junk & Debris
Vacant Buildings/Homes
Abandoned Buildings/Homes
Street Maintenance Issues (Potholes/Street Repairs)
Fallen or Damaged Street Signs
City Tree Concerns

Please note, the app is intended for non-emergency situations only. For any emergency, dial 911 immediately.

Get Started with GovAlert:

You can download the GovAlert app on your mobile device today:

We are confident that this new system will enhance your experience and improve the way we respond to community concerns. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this important upgrade.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the GovAlert app, please feel free to contact our office.

You may also submit a Code Enforcement Complaint by calling our office at (716) 483-7541 or via email at dod@jamestownny.gov.