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Code Enforcement Responsibilities
The Code Enforcement Officer is in charge of maintaining the safety, health, welfare and livability of Ridgefield's neighborhoods through the use of the Ridgefield Municipal Code. The goal of code enforcement is to gain voluntary compliance through education and assistance. If voluntary compliance cannot be achieved, civil and criminal charges may be given to the violator.
Report a City of Ridgefield Code Violation
- Call the Community Development Department at 360-887-3908.
- File a Complaint Online
For all vehicle and semi tractor/trailer complaints on public streets, please contact the Police Department at 360-887-3556.
For all animal complaints please contact the Police Department at 360-887-3556.
To verify that you are in the city limits or Ridgefield, Clark County GIS Property Information Center.
Inaccurate or incomplete information will delay or prevent further processing or investigating. Please provide as much information as possible when submitting a complaint. If additional information is required we will contact you.
Read The City of Ridgefield Municipal Code to see nuisances eligible for code enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
New Temporary ROW Sign Code Regulations – Effective August 30, 2024
RMC Chapter 18.710.270 provides standards for placement of temporary signs. These standards were recently updated to require a free permit for temporary signs placed in the public right-of-way.
Please see the Temporary Right-of-Way (ROW) Signs page for details and the application.
Per the Ridgefield Municipal Code 7.04.052 - Regulations and violations relating to livestock, roosters are permitted, but only if they do not make unreasonably loud and raucous noise, or odor perceptible at the property boundary and are kept forty feet from the front property line and 100 feet from any residence.
HOAs may have additional restrictions, if you reside within an HOA, please check your CC&Rs
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Tammi Neblock
Code Enforcement OfficerPhone: 360-887-6012, ext. 3325