Founded in 1875, Jefferson Parish (JP) is comprised of six municipalities and the unincorporated area of Metairie. The JP Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement (DICE) is the regulatory arm for development within unincorporated areas of JP. DICE includes the enforcement of building (both structural and zoning), electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and gas codes. DICE’s recent history includes the creation and growth of its Property Maintenance and Zoning Section, which is charged with ensuring the exterior maintenance of developments to preserve property values and our community’s quality of life.
DICE offers accessible offices with free parking on each bank of the Parish. The Westbank office is located at 400 Maple Avenue in Harvey. The Eastbank office is located in the Joseph S. Yenni Building at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. in Jefferson.
The Department’s contribution to the success of the Parish is largely a service to those who have invested or who intend to invest in the parish.
| Product Services and Delivery | |
| Primary Services | Ensuring compliance with national, state, and local laws when a development is proposed. Also, ensuring that developments are maintained to a specific standard. |
| Delivery | The review and approval of proposed developments take place in the two easily accessible locations. The regulatory and PMZ inspections take place in the field at the project site. |
| Mission, Vision, Values |
| Vision:
The vision of the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement is to achieve optimal preservation and progress. |
| Mission:
The mission of the Department is to ensure compliance with the laws of building construction, zoning, and quality of life issues in a consistent and equitable manner |
| Values:
· Public first – Foremost it is an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Jefferson Parish. · Pursuit of excellence – Success measured by productivity to get the job done right the first time as cost effectively as possible. · Positive response to change – We must evolve to meet continuing economic, social and institutional challenges. · Respect for others – Our interaction with others is marked by honest, direct and relevant communication, and we show respect for diversity and personal/professional differences. · Community mindedness – Our individual and team efforts impact the vitality of the community. |
