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Date of Record: January 23, 2009

 
Code Enforcement
 
The Code Enforcement Unit is supervised by Bobby Baker.  The responsibilities of this unit are to enforce Hickory City Code pertaining to health and sanitation, housing, junk vehicles, illicit discharge, and nuisances.  The City's Land Development Code, International Residential Code, and International Building Code are references used in the enforcement of these ordinances.  You may contact the Code Enforcement Unit at (828) 261-2649.
 
Parking Enforcement
 
Parking Enforcement
Nicole Hunt
 
Parking Enforcement consists of one civilian parking enforcement officer. This officer is responsible for parking efficiency of the central business area and is supervised by Sgt. Keith Yoder. 
 
 
Animal Control
 
Animal Control
   Jeff Howard, Rick Spencer
 
City of Hickory Animal Control is a function of the Hickory Police Department. The Animal Control Unit is given the task of enforcing local City Ordinances and State Statutes.These laws are primarily to protect citizens and their pets from injury and to assist in maintaining a quality level of life for both.The Animal Control Unit attempts whenever possible to find homes and owners for stray dogs or cats and works with the Catawba County Animal Shelter who aid in the adoption process.

The Animal Control Unit administers a spaying/neutering program, which is funded by the Hickory City Council.This program assists financially in the spaying/neutering of dogs and cats.To participate in this program an individual must reside in the City of Hickory and have a single income of less than $20,000 or a combined household income of $25,000 or less. There are applications for the program available at Hickory Police Department. 
 
The Animal Control Advisory Board meets on a call basis and consists of nine members, one from each City ward, two representatives of the local Humane Society, and a local veterinarian.

Code Enforcement, Parking and Animal Control issues can be reported by calling (828)261-2649.