Code Enforcement Division

Mission Statement

To enforce the codes of the City of Douglas in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community; and where violations occur, to work with citizens to achieve compliance through an efficient and fair process.

Responsibilities

Code Enforcement duties include enforcement of nuisance violations such as inoperable vehicles, overgrown lots, dilapidated structures, animal control issues, and all local and state laws. Duties also include processing applications for occupational licenses, alcoholic beverage licenses, motorized cart registrations, and assists the Building Inspections and Permits office and Douglas Fire Department with enforcement of building codes and life safety codes. 

Duties also include assistance with the administration and enforcement of city development regulations and zoning ordinance.

Resources

Alcoholic Beverage Licensing

Animal Control

Business License Application (PDF)

• Owner Address Change Application 2026 (PDF)

Codes and Ordinances 

Junk Cars (PDF)

Motorized Cart Brochure (PDF)

Noise Permit (PDF) - must be received prior to 48 hours of the event.

Sidewalk Cafe/Outdoor Dining Application (PDF)

Special Event Permit (PDF)

Solid Waste Ordinance

ULDC Zoning Map (PDF)

Yard Sales (PDF)