The Division of Code Administration serves to ensure proper implementation of the state-mandated Uniform Construction Code, which helps guarantee safe structures for all building construction, renovation, alteration, or demolition.
The Division of Public Works contains various units that maintain City streets, shade trees, storm and sanitary sewers, traffic signals, public parks, buildings, and grounds.
The Division of Engineering manages city infrastructure projects, including road improvements, curb and sidewalk projects, and city sanitary and storm sewer systems. The division also provides general guidance to property owners, in addition to keeping and updating the City’s official tax maps, preparing and maintaining sanitary and storm sewer maps, and other related files.
As part of an effort to increase vehicle and pedestrian safety, four-way stops are now required at Maple Street and Oakland Place, Whittredge Road and Hobart Avenue, Essex Road and Whittredge Road, and Blackburn Road and Pine Grove Avenue intersections.
