Common Code Violations

Tall Grass                                                                                                     

City Ordinance requires that weeds and grass be kept below 12 inches in height and that trimmings are not allowed to accumulate on any public street, sidewalk, or other public way. Weeds and grass shall not be deposited in any inlet, manhole, storm sewer, or sanitary sewer system. 

Trash and Debris

All exterior property areas shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition, free from accumulations of rubbish, garbage, junk, or waste which constitutes a public nuisance, or which is contrary to the public health, safety, or welfare.

Parking on Unimproved Surfaces

No vehicle shall be parked in the front or side yards at any time, except on a driveway or on an improved surface such as concrete.

Junk or Inoperable Vehicles

Property will be maintained free of junk or inoperable vehicles. A junk motor vehicle is any vehicle that is inoperative and remains inoperative for more than 30 days or is inoperative and does not have a current registration sticker or inspection sticker.

A junk vehicle is also any vehicle that is wrecked, dismantled, or discarded. These vehicles may not be visible from the public view, public right-of-way, or street.