Zoning complaints are also investigated by Code Investigators. Some violations include:  

• Vehicles parking in front yard setback
• Over-sized vehicle parked in residential zones
• Operating a business in a residential zone
• Extensive auto repairs being performed in a residential zone
• Multi-family use of dwelling in an A-Residential zone 
   

Departmental Procedures 

• Due to the broad complexity of these violations, each problem is reviewed, letters are sent to the property owners and, if compliance is not achieved, the matter is set for a hearing before an Administrative Hearing Officer. 

Department of Code Enforcement 
227 West Jefferson Blvd. • Suite 1300 S 
South Bend, Indiana 46601
574.235.9486