To report a non-emergency violation or ask a question about Code Enforcement, click on MLT Anytime and select from a variety of topics or select Code Enforcement Nuisances or Parking Code, Violations. When reporting violations, please include all the information that the Code Enforcement Officers will need to investigate a violation; such as specific addresses, vehicle license numbers, etc. and, although you can remain anonymous, you can track the progress of the complaint if you include your email address. You may also call Code Enforcement at (425) 744-6254, and leave a message.

This department is responsible for enforcing various chapters of the Mountlake Terrace Municipal Code that address public health and safety issues, including regulations related to nuisances such as; junk or inoperable vehicles on public and private property, accumulations of debris, garbage, and neglected items, and city parking issues, which include abandoned, hazardous, or improperly parked vehicles.

Other areas of enforcement include issues related to reporting and removal of graffiti, fire lane and disabled parking enforcement and maintenance, assisting patrol officers with stolen vehicle recoveries, traffic control, and investigations.

Code Enforcement continues to work towards establishing positive partnerships with commercial properties, businesses and apartment management to reduce the precipitators of public nuisances.

The Code Enforcement Process
Violations may be reported to code enforcement. Generally the violation is verified promptly and then prioritized by urgency. The timeframe of compliance depends on the severity of the property condition, the resident’s ability and cooperation for voluntary correction, and order in which complaints are received and the existing caseload.
All citizens are given “due process” to correct a violation once they have been notified by the city. This means that they are told what the violation is, what they must do to correct it, and a reasonable amount of time to comply.