Working in the Interest of the Community

Code compliance is a complaint-driven program responsible for enforcement of the building, zoning, and nuisance codes of the City of Stanwood.  It is committed to seeking voluntary compliance and cooperation in resolving code violation issues.

Code Compliance Officers often find themselves working as neighborhood mediators and liaisons between government and citizens. If at any point, the accused shows progress or appears to be coordinating efforts with the officer, timelines will be extended.

It is important to remember the delicate social issues at hand (cultural, financial, physical, and mental health, and other similar issues). The ultimate goal is to fix the violations and keep them from reoccurring in order to maintain and stabilize every neighborhood in the community.

Code Compliance Process

The City’s policy on Code Compliance is that it is complaint-driven.  The City staff does not proactively enforce code violations unless life/safety issues are involved.

1. Report a Concern form is received.

2. Code Compliance Officer conducts an initial investigation and determines whether or not there is a violation of the Stanwood Municipal Code or other applicable regulation.

3. Code Compliance Officer notifies the property owner/tenant that a violation exists and the appropriate action required to correct the violation.

Noise Complaints

The City regulates construction noise, loud music, equipment noise, and other sounds that could create a "public disturbance" via Municipal Code 9.50 Public Disturbance Noise.

Equipment Noise

No construction or home maintenance noise such as hammering, lawn mowing, or heavy equipment is allowed outside the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

If violation is occurring now and you would like to report it to the Police call the non-emergency number 425-407-3999. If this is a non-urgent concern click on “REPORT A CONCERN HERE”. Your concern will be addressed during administrative hours.

Right of Way Use

Our adopted public works standards and City codes do not allow any object in the public right of way, which generally includes streets, sidewalks, planting strips, and gravel areas along roads. Dumpsters, vehicles, recreational vehicles, and boats are some of the most frequently offending items. These all need to be kept on private property.

Items illegally placed in the right of way may create a safety hazard. Vehicles are forced to swerve around them into oncoming traffic lanes, and pedestrians are forced off sidewalks into traffic when they have to avoid items such as dumpsters, storage pods, or basketball hoops.

If violation is occurring now and you would like to report it to the Police call the non-emergency number 425-407-3999. If this is a non-urgent concern click on “REPORT A CONCERN HERE”. Your concern will be addressed during administrative hours.

If violation is occurring now and you would like to report it to the Police call the non-emergency number 425-407-3999. If this is a non-urgent concern click on “REPORT A CONCERN HERE”. Your concern will be addressed during administrative hours.

It is legal to sell and purchase consumer fireworks within the city of Stanwood from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m. on June 28th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on each day from June 29th through July 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on July 5th, and from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m. on each day from December 27th through December 31st of each year.

Consumer fireworks may be used or discharged each day between the hours of 12:00 noon and 11:00 p.m. on June 28th and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on June 29th to July 3rd, and on July 4th between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on July 5th, and from 6:00 p.m. on December 31st until 1:00 a.m. on January 1st of the subsequent year. (Ord. 1379 § 3, 2014)

If violation is occurring now and is causing a safety concern report it to the Police non-emergency number 425-407-3999. If this is a non-urgent concern click on “REPORT A CONCERN HERE”. Your concern will be addressed during administrative hours.

It is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to stop, stand, park or angle park such vehicle in or on any of the following places except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with other provisions of this code or with the direction of a police officer or traffic-control sign or signal: Read More

If violation is occurring now and is causing a safety concern report it to the Police non-emergency number 425-407-3999. If this is a non-urgent concern click on “REPORT A CONCERN HERE”. Your concern will be addressed during administrative hours.