The Code Enforcement Officer enforces provisions of the Orting Municipal Code that promote health, safety, and the appearance of existing buildings and neighborhoods.

 The Code Enforcement Officer has the authority to contact property owners who are in violation of City code, inform them of the nature of the violations, and advise what must be done to correct the violations. Investigations of potential violations occur after receipt of a publicly generated complaint, report of a violation by governmental agencies, or after a potential violation is observed by code enforcement officer or other city staff members. The officer is then required to provide written documents that detail the violations and ways for the responsible party to address them. the code enforcement officer will always seek voluntary compliance from a property owner or responsible party before seeking enforcement action.

If you have an issue you would like addressed, please print and complete the Citizen Action Request Form and mail it to PO Box 489, Orting, WA or you may pick up a form at City Hall.

If you have a question, please contact Curt Ek, Code Compliance Officer at (360) 893-9018 or codeenforcement@cityoforting.org

Typical complaints handled by Code Enforcement include:

• Nuisances affecting public health
• Unpermitted and prohibited signs
• Unlicensed businesses
• Unpermitted land uses
• Abandoned vehicles
• Abandoned refrigerators and appliances
• Accumulations of trash, junk or discarded waste materials on residential or commercial properties
• Dilapidated buildings, structures, and properties
• Uncontrolled vegetation
• Illegal businesses operating in residences
• Illegal occupancy of a recreational vehicle

What Code Enforcement does not enforce:

• Encroachment or Neighborhood Civil Disputes: If you feel your neighbor has encroached upon your property line, it is a civil matter that neither Code Enforcement nor Orting Police Department will be involved in. 
• Fences: Fences may be placed on a property line and do not require permits if they are less than 6 feet in height on the sides and rear of property and 4 feet on the front of the property. 
• Noise: For amplified music or public disturbance noises, contact the Orting Police Department non-emergency line at 800-560-9800.
• Homeowners' Association: If your local homeowners' association has covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&R's) those are solely enforced by your HOA. 
• Animals: Pierce County will not respond to animal control issues within the City of Orting. Call 253-798-PETS or visit the Pierce County website to report issues. Pierce County responds to a variety of calls including animal bites, animals running loose, animal cruelty, injured animals, and excessive barking.  To visit the Pierce County Animal Control website, click: Animal Control Website

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