The mission of Code Enforcement is to be proactive and responsive to the needs of the citizens of Griffin while obtaining compliance with the city’s codes and ordinances.

Code Enforcement has three primary areas of responsibility:

• Receive citizen calls, letters and in-person reports of code violations throughout the city.
• Proactively patrol the city’s streets to ensure that the City’s coded and ordinance are followed regarding health & safety.
• Investigate violation complaints and work with private property owners to gain compliance when violation are found or open.

These Ordinances are intended to improve the quality of life by ensuring a cleaner, safer and more attractive community. Compliance with these ordinances also can help reduce vandalism, deter crime and maintain property values.

For any and all code enforcement complaints or questions please call the number listed.

City of Griffin Code of Ordinances

FAQs

Below, you will find answers to some commonly asked questions.

Some of these codes are not the entire code, they are provided as a reference only and you can find the complete codes on line by clicking on the link above, or by calling Code Enforcement.