Code Enforcement
Charles Humphrey, Supervisor
T he mission of the Code Services Division is to enforce the codes of the city in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community; and, where violations occur, to work with our citizens to achieve compli- ance through an efficient and fair process. There are currently six (6) full - time and one part - time Code Officers. The hours of service provided to the residents are Monday - Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Code En- forcement is also available on Saturdays and Sundays. The importance of Code Services is to protect our citizens by creating a safe and clean city. Because of Code Enforcement, the City of DeSoto is able to maintain and increase property values which are incremental in the continued positive development of our city. In Fiscal Year 2020/2021, Code Services handled 9,000 cases ranging from high weeds and grass, brush, oversized vehicles, junk vehicles, overgrown trees, broken and unsafe fences, parking on unimproved surfaces, trash in yards, house numbers, illegal business, illegal signs, public right of way, substandard structures, unsecured structures and stagnate, dense water in swimming pools. The compliance rate for Code Violations was 99%. Code Enforcement has hired two new Code Enforcement Officers. Monique Collins who is currently in training and Tina Salmeron who works part - time – Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Code Enforce- ment has also employed a new Administrative Assistant, Cheryl Washing- ton, to provide clerical support to our Rental Registration Program.
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