Code Enforcement

Battle Ground strives for the highest level of voluntary compliance in all code enforcement actions with minimal use of punitive authority. Further, the City strives to resolve all code enforcement actions in a swift, fair and equitable manner.

It is the policy of the City, per Title 20 of the Battle Ground Municipal Code, to enforce the rules and regulations of the municipal code, with primary emphasis on protection of the general health, safety, and welfare.

  1. Animal Control
  2. Nuisances
  3. Signs
  4. Vehicles & Traffic
  5. Wetlands
  1. Are dogs required to be licensed and how many can I have?
  2. How can I register my dog for a license?
  3. Is there a leash law for dogs?
  4. What is considered to be nuisance dog barking?
  5. How can I file a nuisance complaint against a dog?
  1. Whom can I contact if my pet is missing?
  2. What is the City’s impound process?
  3. How can I retrieve my impounded pet?
  4. Am I allowed to keep chickens on my property?