The Code Compliance Official receives and investigates reports of violations of the City's Code of Ordinances covering "Community Standards" Public Nuisances, and conditions affecting public health, safety and welfare occurring on property within the City. The Code Compliance Official also inspects residential and commercial properties for violations and enforces compliance with these Codes and Standards. This includes initiation of legal action and prosecution of property owners that fail to abate said violations.
Open storage of inoperable and/or partially dismantled or disassembled vehicles that constitute a public safety hazard.
Grass and/or weeds on property exeeding ten (10) inches in height, or encroaching upon sidewalks more than four (4) inches.
Ponds or pools of stagnant water, pollution of wells, and/or underground water by sewage or industrial waste or other substances harmful to life.
Limbs or parts of trees projecting over sidewalks less than twelve (12) feet above such sidewalk.
Tires, tire parts or by-products not neatly fenced from public view.
Discharging waste, petroleum products, lawn clippings, tree limbs, branches, debris, metal, plastic, etc. into the stormwater system causing an obstruction to the flow of the system or to interfere with the proper operation of the system.
Abandonment of airtight icebox, refrigerator or other airtight or semi-airtight containers by discarding or permitting to remain on property in an area accessible to children.
Landscaping, trees, or vegetation overgrown or planted in areas at intersections or growing along city streets that cause blind corners and/or obstructs the view of traffic.
If
you have any questions regarding public nuisances and/or conditions
affecting public health, safety and/or welfare, please call the Code
Compliance Official at (417) 732-3171
