Code Enforcement is part of the City’s process to uphold community standards set by local codes and ordinances. Residents play a vital role in maintaining the appearance, safety, and value of our neighborhoods. Our shared goal is to keep our community safe, resilient , and beautiful. Whenever possible, we work collaboratively with property owners to achieve voluntary compliance and avoid lengthy enforcement proceedings.

When a complaint is received, an Officer inspects the property. Owners are given the opportunity to correct any issues and are offered resources for assistance if needed. If violations are not resolved, the case may be brought before a “quasi-judicial” magistrate or board. The citizen volunteers who serve as magistrates and board members are appointed by the City Commission and ensure a fair and transparent public hearing process for code enforcement.

Code Magistrates preside over hearings in code enforcement cases. The Code Magistrate hears the evidence in each case, issues orders directing an owner to bring a property into compliance, and may impose fines for non-compliance.

Code Magistrate hearings are as scheduled and held at 1:00 pm at the Frenchtown Renaissance Center, located at 435 N Macomb Street.

Beginning November 4, 2025, postings can be found here.

2025 Meetings

• Code Magistrates Agenda for December 9, 2025


• Environmental Services Code Magistrates Agenda for December 4, 2025

Postings - Beginning November 4, 2025, postings can be found here

• Other Notices
• Code Magistrates Postings for the December 9, 2025 Hearing

2026 Meetings

2026 Environmental Services Code Magistrate’s Meeting Schedule
2026 Housing and Community Resilience Code Magistrate Meeting Schedule

Postings

• No Code Magistrates hearing scheduled for January
• Code Magistrates Postings for the February 3, 2026 Hearing
• Code Magistrates Postings for the March 3, 2026 Hearing


• Environmental Services Code Magistrates Agenda for January 8, 2026

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board (MCEB) hears code enforcement cases and may hear cases involving major structural issues, permitting, and zoning violations. MCEB can impose fines and liens for non-compliance and may order compliance which could include demolition of a dangerous building.

MCEB hearings are as scheduled and are held at 6 pm, at the Frenchtown Renaissance Center - 1st Floor Growth Management Community Room, located at 435 N Macomb Street.

Beginning November 4, 2025, postings can be found here.

2026 Meetings

There are no meeting agendas at this time.

Postings

There are no postings at this time.

The Environmental Board hears cases concerning violation of the City's environmental code and may hear requests for certain variances as set out in Code. The Environmental Board meets as scheduled and meetings are held at the Frenchtown Renaissance Center - First Floor Conference Room.

Beginning November 4, 2025, postings can be found here.

2026 Meetings

There are no meeting agendas at this time.

Postings

There are no postings at this time.