Code Enforcement
The Bastrop City Council has adopted City Ordinances specifically designed to address nuisances and to maintain a clean environment for all citizens in our community.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Code Enforcement Department is to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment for the citizens of Bastrop. It is the responsibility of the City of Bastrop to help maintain and improve the quality of our community by administering a fair and unbiased enforcement program to correct violations of City Ordinances.
Everyone can help make Bastrop a better place to Live, Learn, Work and Play by following these options to resolve code enforcement violations in your neighborhood:
Codes: Requires Adobe Acrobat if not installed (Click Here)
Junked, Abandoned And Nuisance Motor Vehicles Ordinance No.07-4132
Unsanitary Premises General Ordinance No.07-4123
Weeds And Obnoxious Growth Ordinance No.06-4112
Responsible Animal Care
Everyone can help make Bastrop a better place to Live, Learn, Work and Play by following these options to resolve code enforcement violations in your neighborhood:
Report a Violation:
CLICK HERE FOR WEB FORM You will be directed to a form where information regarding your concerns can be sent to the inspections staff.
By Phone: Call (318) 283-3364
By Mail:
City of Bastrop
Attn: Code Enforcement
P.O. Box 431
Bastrop, LA 71220
In Person:
Code Enforcement Officer Tanya Martin is located in the Bastrop City Hall, Room 217, 202 East Jefferson.
The complainant's name is protected information, as is any inspection data, inspection result's, letters, phone calls, emails, or photos concerning the case investigation.
Code Enforcement Procedure:
Notification:
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Code Enforcement Department is to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment for the citizens of Bastrop. It is the responsibility of the City of Bastrop to help maintain and improve the quality of our community by administering a fair and unbiased enforcement program to correct violations of City Ordinances.
Everyone can help make Bastrop a better place to Live, Learn, Work and Play by following these options to resolve code enforcement violations in your neighborhood:
Codes: Requires Adobe Acrobat if not installed (Click Here)
Junked, Abandoned And Nuisance Motor Vehicles Ordinance No.07-4132
Unsanitary Premises General Ordinance No.07-4123
Weeds And Obnoxious Growth Ordinance No.06-4112
Responsible Animal Care
Everyone can help make Bastrop a better place to Live, Learn, Work and Play by following these options to resolve code enforcement violations in your neighborhood:
Report a Violation:
CLICK HERE FOR WEB FORM You will be directed to a form where information regarding your concerns can be sent to the inspections staff.
By Phone: Call (318) 283-3364
By Mail:
City of Bastrop
Attn: Code Enforcement
P.O. Box 431
Bastrop, LA 71220
In Person:
Code Enforcement Officer Tanya Martin is located in the Bastrop City Hall, Room 217, 202 East Jefferson.
The complainant's name is protected information, as is any inspection data, inspection result's, letters, phone calls, emails, or photos concerning the case investigation.
Code Enforcement Procedure:
Notification:
- Once a complaint has been verified by inspection, a compliance notice is issued to the property owner and, if applicable, to the occupant of the premises.
- The compliance notice is a brief document stating property conditions and references requirements of City Code.
- A sentence or two may be devoted to methods to alleviate the violation, and a requested compliance date is given.
- Occasionally, other information may be included with the letter such as a copy of the City Code Section and Subdivision, or helpful preprinted information such as information on special materials disposal options in the area.
- Conditions that are quickly and easily remedied are requested for compliance within 5 to 10 days.
- Conditions that may require a more involved resolution are given a compliance request date in keeping with the situation and its complexity.
- The property owner may contact the Code Enforcement Officer in person or by phone for further information regarding the City Ordinance, the enforcement process, or to seek an extension on the compliance date.
- If the alleged violator admits the violation(s) and requests extended time for compliance, the Code Enforcement Officer may allow a time extension if circumstances warrant and/or if a "good faith" effort has been made to correct the violation(s).
- Compliance dates are used as a guide and are subject to change if the property owner requires additional time to bring the property into compliance.
- The ideal outcome is complete compliance within the requested time.
- Occasionally, a second notification letter is necessary to encourage compliance.
- After all attempts to attain compliance are exhausted, a citation will be issued or a non-compliance case will be turned over to the City Attorney for resolution through the court system or, depending on the violation, the City will correct the violation and the property owner will be billed.
- The goal of code enforcement is compliance, not punishment.
If each of us will first consider the effect that our own actions may have on the property and people surrounding us, the ideal of achieving better cooperation and compliance will be off to a good start. If you have any questions regarding the Code Enforcement process please feel free to call 318-283-3364. Thank You!
