TRASH AND DEBRIS
The keeping or depositing of junk, trash or debris upon premises for a continuous period of twenty-four (24) hours or more is prohibited.
GARBAGE PICKUP
All garbage and household trash containers shall be placed at curbside on the street or at a location in the alley. Each customer shall provide and use approved containers sufficient in number to hold the garbage and trash normally accumulated. Garage and trash shall be placed at the prescribed location no later than 7:00 AM on the day of scheduled collection. Containers shall not be placed out prior to the day of scheduled collection.
ILLEGAL DUMPING
It shall be unlawful for any person to sweep, throw or deposit any garbage, trash, or grass clippings into, upon or along any gutter, alley, sidewalk, street, creek or storm sewer inlet, or upon any public or private premises within the city.
OUTSIDE STORAGE
No outside storage of items not customarily stored outside is allowed for a continuous period of twenty-four (24) hours or more. Examples of items that would be allowed to be stored outside are operable motor vehicles, ornamental structures, lawn furniture, boat and camper trailers and barbecue grills.
HIGH GRASS
Grass, weeds, brush or unsightly vegetation growing in excess of twelve (12) inches in height is prohibited. If a property owner fails to mow the grass a municipal court citation may be issued and a mowing contractor will be hired to clear the property and a mowing lien may be assessed against the property. Property owners are given only one written notice every twelve (12) months.
TREES AND SHRUBS
The minimum overhang of trees shall be seven (7) feet above sidewalks and fourteen (14) feet above streets and alleys. Growth encroachments in alleys shall not exceed one (1) foot. No plant life shall be allowed to be detrimental or dangerous to those owners on adjoining premises.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING
An owner of a property may not drive, leave, stand, park or allow to be parked any vehicle on an unimproved surface in a front yard or side yard on any residential property.
PARKING OF CAMPER TRAILERS OR BOATS TRAILERS
A camper trailer or boat trailer may be parked in the front yard when parked on an approved surface, as determined by the Building Official. No trailers other than camper trailers or boat trailers are permitted in a front yard.
JUNKED VEHICLES
A junked vehicle is a motor vehicle, which is inoperable, within public view, wrecked, or partially dismantled and has an expired registration or inspection sticker. A written notice to repair or remove the vehicle within 10 days is issued. Failure to comply may result in the removal of the vehicle by the city or the issuance of a municipal court citation.
TRUCK TRACTORS, TRAILERS AND BUSES
No truck tractor, trailer, bus or vehicle having a rated capacity in excess of one and one-half (1 ½) tons shall be kept on residential property, including driveways, for other than the supervised loading or unloading of goods or passengers.
SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
A building or a portion thereof in which there exists any condition that endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety or welfare of the public or the occupants thereof.
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
An accessory building is a subordinate building or structure, attached to or detached from the main building. A permit is required for all accessory buildings, however no permit fee is charged for buildings of less than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area. There can not be more than two (2) accessory buildings per property. Setbacks vary according to type of building.
POSTED ADDRESSES
House numbers shall be displayed in a conspicuous place. The number shall be three (3) inches in height, made of a durable material and shall be of a color contrasting to its background. Houses with rear entries shall be required to display house numbers at both the front and rear of the premises.
FENCES
A permit is required for a new fence or if over fifty per cent (50%) of a fence is repaired or replaced. A fence must not lean or have any broken, damaged or missing parts.
GRAFFITI
An owner of private property that fails to remove graffiti applied to property under his control shall receive written notice served by the City to remove the graffiti from the property within seven (7) calendar days.
SWIMMING POOLS
Any private pool or spa located within the city shall be maintained in a manner that allows for water clarity and proper fencing.
GARAGE SALES
Sales shall not exceed two (2) in number during any six (6) month period, and the duration of each such sale shall not exceed four (4) consecutive calendar days. A permit is required at no charge and may be obtained either at the Building Inspection Department or from our website by clicking here.
SIGNS
Garage sale signs, political signs and real estate signs are the only types of signs allowed in residential neighborhood.
CUSTOMARY HOME OCCUPATIONS
Customary home occupations are home based businesses carried on by a member of the occupant’s family without structural alterations in the building or any of its rooms, without the installation of machinery other than that customary to normal household operations, without the employment of additional persons, without the use of a sign to advertise the occupation and which does not generate additional traffic.
APARTMENT INSPECTION PROGRAM
Each year code enforcement inspects each apartment complex in the city in an effort to maximize the safety and comfort of the occupants and to assure that the property is maintained in a manner that promotes the integrity of the neighborhood.
REPORTING A COMPLAINT
Complaints may be reported by calling 972-780-5040. Report the address of the violation and a brief description of the violation. All reports are confidential. The name and phone number of the complainant is not required unless reply is requested.