{"id":474,"date":"2013-03-04T14:37:54","date_gmt":"2013-03-04T22:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/?page_id=474"},"modified":"2026-03-12T16:51:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T23:51:10","slug":"code-compliance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/code-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Code Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do we do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Code Compliance Officers respond to concerns from citizens and other agencies regarding conditions on private property&nbsp;that affect the quality of life within the city, such as, but not limited to: an accumulation of garbage, overgrown lots or yards, junk vehicles, vacant buildings that are open to unauthorized entry, clear view violations at intersections, illegal businesses, illegal conversions, fences in the right-of-way, parking in the front yard, graffiti, illegal signs and public nuisances which render properties substandard or unsafe to its occupants or the general public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Pic-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Pic-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a property containing a residence that has a large amount of junk in the front yard.\" class=\"wp-image-3604\" style=\"width:434px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Pic-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Pic-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Pic-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Pic-1.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Pic-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Pic-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the same property that no longer has junk in the front yard.\" class=\"wp-image-3606\" style=\"width:434px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Pic-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Pic-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Pic-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Pic-3.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to contact Code Compliance to report a violation:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online <em>(<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">preferred method<\/span>):<\/em><\/strong> Visit Yak Back to report code violations. Create a new report by filling in the requested information. You may remain anonymous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/yak-back\/\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#198754\"><strong>File Report on Yak Back<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp; The Code Compliance Hotline number is (509) 576-6657.&nbsp; There is a voicemail option on this number, so you&nbsp;may leave a message with the details of your concern, no matter what time of day or night you call.&nbsp; Please be sure to indicate whether or not you wish to remain anonymous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In Person:<\/strong> Stop by our office during regular business hours to report your complaint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions? Call (509) 576-6657 or email to: <a href=\"mailto:codecompliance@yakimawa.gov\"><strong>codecompliance@yakimawa.gov<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">City Graffiti Abatement Program<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>View information on the City&#8217;s graffiti abatement program <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/refuse\/graffiti-abatement-program\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"\/services\/codes\/files\/Graffiti-and-garbage.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Graffiti-and-garbage-300x221.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of graffiti on a building and garbage in front of it.\" class=\"wp-image-646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Graffiti-and-garbage-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Graffiti-and-garbage-1024x755.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Graffiti-and-garbage.jpg 1927w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Property Maintenance Code (PMC)<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Yakima City Council adopted an ordinance in March of 2024 to implement the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) into the Yakima Municipal Code. The ordinance amends portions of the IPMC to reflect local conditions. The City of Yakima Property Maintenance Code can be found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codepublishing.com\/WA\/Yakima\/#!\/Yakima11\/Yakima1140.html#11.40\">YMC Ch. 11.40<\/a>, and the IPMC can be viewed <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.iccsafe.org\/content\/IPMC2021P1\/preface\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PMC Appeal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under the Property Maintenance Code shall have the right to appeal to the hearing examiner, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 20 days after the day the decision, notice or order was served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedure:<\/strong>&nbsp;Appeal hearings shall follow procedure outlined in Yakima Municipal Code <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codepublishing.com\/WA\/Yakima\/#!\/Yakima01\/Yakima0143.html#1.43\">1.43<\/a>.110-130 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codepublishing.com\/WA\/Yakima\/#!\/Yakima16\/Yakima1608.html#16.08\">16.08<\/a>.012\u2014018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-a0138210-5060-42cc-a32e-239d663918fc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Property-Maintenance-Code-Appeal-Application.pdf\"><strong>Property Maintenance Code Appeal Application<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/files\/Property-Maintenance-Code-Appeal-Application.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-a0138210-5060-42cc-a32e-239d663918fc\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Public Resources<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Do you need assistance with rent, utilities, or home repair? Are you a landlord seeking information or legal advice? Resources from around the Yakima Valley and Washington State are available to you for these needs and many more. View our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/?page_id=2342&amp;preview=true\"><strong>Public Resources page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do we do? Code Compliance Officers respond to concerns from citizens and other agencies regarding conditions on private property&nbsp;that affect the quality of life within the city, such as, but not limited to: an accumulation of garbage, overgrown lots or yards, junk vehicles, vacant buildings that are open to unauthorized entry, clear view violations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-474","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/474","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=474"}],"version-history":[{"count":46,"href":"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/474\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3767,"href":"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/474\/revisions\/3767"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/codes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}