Code Enforcement & Community Service

Public Safety

Illegal Dumping

Junk, Litter and Debris

Improper Residential Shed Storage

Inoperable, Abandoned Vehicle

Overgrown Grass and Weeds

The City of Port Wentworth Code Enforcement Division helps to ensure the safety and welfare of the City and its citizens by enforcing City Ordinances and Codes in residential and commercial districts. The Code Enforcement Division also assures compliance to the laws set for occupational taxes (business license) and other forms of permitting.

One Police Officer is assigned to the Division of Code Enforcement and Community Services, which includes Community Watch and Crime Prevention.

Notice of Violation
When addressing violations, due process is provided to all code violators. Code Enforcement issues verbal warnings, written notices and summons to appear in Municipal Court. Any person violating any of the provisions stated in the Code of Ordinances can be fined up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

Violations
Possible violations include

Dilapidated housing
Illegal dumping
Illegal signs
Immediate safety concerns
Junk vehicles
Overgrown grass or lots
Property maintenance
Zoning issues

Issues that are NOT code violations

Civil disputes between private parties
Evictions
Personal grievances

Submit a Concern
If you believe you have a code violation to report, complete the form below to send an electronic complaint or send an email to Scott Robider at srobider@portwentworthga.gov.

You may also click here to download the Code Enforcement Complaint Form.

Your Name

Your Address

Your Phone Number

Your Email Address

Name of Owner or Business of Alleged Violation (if known)

Address of Alleged Violation

Type of Violation

Description of Violation

City Hall

7224 GA Highway 21
Port Wentworth, Georgia 31407
Phone: 912.964.4379
Fax: 912.966.7429

Hours:

8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday

Department Phone Numbers

Development Services – (912) 999-2084

Recreation Department – (912) 966-7428

Senior Citizens Center – (912) 964-5411

Police – (912) 964-4360

Public Works – (912) 966-7427

Fire – (912) 966-7425

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