The Ocean Shores Police Department has a Code Enforcement Section. The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcement of various ordinances, such as failing to maintain a litter free premise, illegal accessory structures, operating a business without a business license, operating a business in a residential zone without a home occupation license and other health and safety issues. Code Enforcement is responsible for the enforcement and monitoring the temporary sign portion of our sign ordinance. This includes garage sale signs, special event signs and real estate signs. Potentially dangerous animals and dangerous animals are the responsibility of code enforcement.
Exotic animals are subject to licensing and other specific requirements.