Mission Statement:
The Code Enforcement Department is committed to the improvement of the quality of life in our community by enforcing the city's codes and ordinances. We strive to develop community partnerships with the citizens of the city while applying innovative strategies designed to create and sustain healthy, vital neighborhoods.
Code Enforcement is responsible for enforcing:
The following are also administered through the Code Enforcement Department:
The City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances are maintained online via the Municode Web site.
How to contact us:
To report/request an enforcement action, the City's Code Enforcement Department can be contacted through any of the following ways:
- Phone - (352) 334-5030
- E-mail - codes@cityofgainesville.org
- Walk-in - 306 NE 6th Avenue, Room 130 (Thomas Center "B")
- Mail - Station 10A, P.O. Box 490, Gainesville, FL 32602-0490
- FAX - (352) 334-2239
Note: Under Florida's public records law, most written communications to or from City officers and employees regarding City business are public records and are available to the public upon request.
Yard Parking Exemptions:
The following events are currently exempt from yard parking requirements as authorized by section 30-56 (C) (4) (h) of the Gainesville Code of Ordinance:
August 30, 2008 Hawaii
September 6, 2008 Miami (Fla.)
September 27, 2008 Ole Miss
October 11, 2008 LSU
October 24, 2008 Homecoming Parade and Gator Growl
October 25, 2008 Kentucky (HC)
November 15, 2008 South Carolina
November 22, 2008 The Citadel
December 19, 20, 21, 2008 UF Commencement
April 18, 2009 Orange and Blue Game
May 1,2,3, 2009 UF Commencement
Click here to view the University of Florida calendar.
Click here to view the University of Florida Context Area map.