Property Maintenance
Property Maintenance Code
- Smoke detectors
- Structural soundness and safety
- Fixtures and facilities
- Cleanliness, safety and sanitation
- Rodents and insect infestation
- Condition of exterior and interior
- Security measures such as locks
- Lighting, heating and ventilation
- Number of persons living in a house or apartment
House Numbers
- Near building entrance and visible from street
- Additional numbers for alley entrances
- Color contrasts with background
- Arabic numeral size at least THREE (3) inches in height
Garbage, Trash, and Refuse
- Improper storage of trash, garbage, litter and debris.
- Animal and human excreta
- Refrigerators and appliances
Weeds and Foreign Growth
- Owners obligated to maintain property
- Keep less than 10 inches in height
Zoning
- Permitted uses of land
- Home occupations
- Certificates of occupancy
- Minimum lot size
- Height and location of structures and density
- Auto, trailer, and commercial vehicle parking
- Obstruction of sidewalks and streets by foliage
- Fences
- Non-conformity and variances
- Signs
- Corner vision obstructions
An Overview of the Enforcement Process
- When a complaint is received, an Inspector investigates the premises.
- If a violation is found, the Inspector notifies the responsible party and establishes a date for compliance.
- After the compliance date, a second inspection is made. If the violation still exists, a second notice may be issued and a second compliance date is set.
- Alternatively, the case may be referred to the City Attorney for legal proceedings.
Noise Control
Call Police Department at 662-4131
- Noise from stationary and mobile sources
- Limits noise by time of day for construction, use of power equipment and other activities
Inoperative Motor Vehicles
- Storage of junk and inoperable vehicle