THE CITY:
The City of National City is a full-service, state-governed city serving a vibrant and socioeconomically diverse community. Its diverse population, mild climate, and central location make National City a great place to live, work, play, and do business. The City takes great pride in its rich history, strong bi-national relationships, and deep commitment to its residents, schools, neighborhoods, and thriving business districts.
As San Diego County’s second-oldest city, National City is truly at the center of it all. Located within a dynamic bi-national region of more than five million consumers, the City’s competitive advantage lies in its central location, robust transportation network, and diverse business industry. National City is just minutes from downtown San Diego, local beaches, San Diego International Airport, the U.S.–Mexico border, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities.
National City is served by Interstates 5 and 805, as well as State Route 54, providing convenient access for residents, businesses, and visitors throughout the region and into Mexico. Public transit options are readily available through the San Diego Trolley and the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), which serve National City seven days a week.
For more information on the City please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov.
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THE DEPARTMENT:
The Community Development Department plays a key role in shaping the future of urban development in National City. The Department is made up of several divisions, to include the Building, Homeless Services, Housing Authority, Neighborhood Services, Planning and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Division. These Divisions are led by guiding policies at the local, state, and federal levels. Guiding documents for these divisions include but are not limited to the City's General Plan, California’s Code of Regulations, Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan, State Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Housing and Urban Development’s rules and regulations.
Under direction, to perform a variety of inspection and municipal code enforcement work involved in the control of blight-inducing conditions, property maintenance, zoning compliance, and other codes; and perform related duties as required.
The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
Inspects residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to assure compliance with zoning, nuisance, land use, and housing provisions of the Municipal Code.
Records accurately the findings of the inspection and the corrections needed and issues orders to achieve compliance with the code.
Assures corrections are made to violations of the zoning, land use, nuisance, and housing provisions of the Municipal Code in a timely manner; confers with and recommends action to the City Attorney if corrections are not made and prepares case records for presentation to the City Attorney's office when prosecution becomes necessary.
Prepares and keeps accurate logs, reports, and records regarding code enforcement inspections, violation notices, and investigations which are legible, complete, up to date, and descriptive of problems encountered.
Works cooperatively and effectively with residents and property owners to achieve housing conditions which comply with zoning, land use, nuisance, and housing provisions of the Municipal Code.
Interprets codes and regulations and explains the code enforcement program.
Provides effective counseling on matters relating to housing; maintains a current and thorough working knowledge of zoning, land use, housing, and nuisance provisions of the Municipal Code and is able to correctly interpret and apply them.
Responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding possible violations of the zoning, land use, housing, and nuisance provisions of the Municipal Code in a timely manner.
Thoroughly investigates possible violations, gathering evidence, photographing the violation, contacting the responsible person, and assuring the correction of the violation.
Keeps complainants aware of the status of their complaints.
Assures compliance with sign ordinance regarding size, color, and placement; removes signs placed illegally in the public right of way.
Conducts thorough field inspections to identify possible violations of the sign ordinance.