What is Code Enforcement?
Code Enforcement works to improve the quality of life in the Town of East Hampton. Code Enforcement exists not to punish individual property owners, but to maintain the greater good of the community by achieving compliance with adopted codes. The Department relies on our residents in many ways: First, to set an example by learning about, and adhering to, the Town codes, and secondly by contacting us when violations are observed.


The Code Enforcement Department is charged with enforcing codes which address public health and safety issues, including regulations related to garbage and rubbish, overgrown vegetation, inoperable or unregistered vehicles on private property, zoning and dangerous buildings.

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1. What is Code Enforcement?
2. How do I notify the Town of a possible code violation?
3. What type of complaint does the code enforcement officer commonly investigate?
4. I reported a complaint- How long will it take to resolve the issue?
5. Am I required to leave my name when I make a complaint?
6. What is FOIL and how do I request information?
7. Do pools require fencing?
8. What happens if I receive a violation?
9. Can multiple families live in one house?
10. How do I obtain a rental permit?
11. How many vehicles are allowed to be parked at a home?
12. Are there any Town codes regulating roosters or chickens?
13. What determines over clearing and who do I report a possible violation to?
14. Am I required to go to court when I am issued a Town Ordinance Summons?
15. What issues can ordinance not address?
16. How to I address a barking dog complaint and is there a leash law?