Code Compliance

Code Compliance is a division of Development Services. The Code Compliance Division strives to keep all properties in compliance through education, community policing and building relationships with our citizens. The division aims to strengthen neighborhoods by preventing the deterioration of housing and commercial properties, through the enforcement and abatement of code violations. Property owners and tenants are equally responsible for the care of their premises.

Code Compliance encourages all residents to "Know the Code" and keep our community free from health and safety risks. Removing the grime within each neighborhood will reduce related criminal activity and preserve property values.

All lots and parcels of land must be maintained under 12” and free of any diseased trees or plants. High Weeds, Brush & Diseased Trees (sec. 23-70), Keep Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter Clean (sec. 49-10).

The outdoors accumulation of litter, solid waste, inoperative appliances, furniture, or any other unsightly or unsanitary matter, is prohibited (sec. 22-6).

A junked vehicle, including parts that are visible at any time of the year from a public place, public right-of-way, or adjacent private property, is a nuisance. (sec. 13-38)

Major automotive service is not permitted on residential property. Such repairs must be conducted on a commercial property (sec.1.7)

All buildings or structures which have deteriorated through accident or lack of repair, are unsafe, unsanitary or unfit for human habitation, shall be deemed substandard buildings (sec. 13-25). The owner of a vacant building shall lock or secure all doors, windows, and other openings to the vacant building and if necessary, cover unsecured openings with boards (sec. 13-3008).

Three Garage/Yard/Estate/etc. sales are permitted per calendar year. Each sale may last up to three days in duration and two consecutive weeks (Off-premise signs are prohibited) (sec. 38-3-9). Homes and lots must be used in accordance with City zoning. No land or structure may be used or altered, except for a purpose permitted in the zoning district in which it is located (sec. 1.7).

It shall be unlawful for any person to fasten, tack, nail, tie, glue, paste or maintain any signs in the public right of way (Sidewalk/Street/Posts). (sec. 3-1)