Some of the primary duties of the Code Compliance Department include: issuing building permits and conducting building inspections, enforcement of the City's Sign Code and issuing sign permits, addressing citizen concerns regarding animals, grass/weeds, nuisances, and snow removal, registration of rental dwelling units and housing inspections, enforcement of the City's Property Maintenance Code, animal control and management of the City's animal shelter, enforcement of grass, weed, and sidewalk snow removal ordinance, and pet licensing; all dogs past 6 months shall be licensed, the yearly tag fee is $10.00 and tags can be obtained at the City Finance office.