Violation Notice Process

Broken-down, junked vehicles should not be parked in the following locations:

• yards
• on the street
• any location that can be seen in ordinary public view

If, after notification, the vehicle is not repaired or removed:

• a fine may be imposed for this violation and
• the vehicle may be towed by the City and destroyed

Homes, apartments or commercial buildings are required to meet certain standards for occupancy. The interior and exterior of each property must be:

• in good repair
• maintained in a safe and sanitary condition
• free of rodent infestation, sewer leaks and the accumulation of garbage

If the health and safety of the persons living in these structures is compromised by a lack of maintenance, the property owner will be required to make the improvements necessary to meet the City’s code standards.

Bandit signs include any signs posted on any of the following:

• utility poles
• street signs
• street furniture

This includes garage sale signs or signs posted in violation of City Code Ch. 28 in the public right-of-way.

Bandit signs are considered abandoned trash at the time of posting and may be removed and discarded without notice.

Temporary weekend signs approved through permit are allowed to be placed on the right-of-way of a road or highway maintained by the City between Friday and Monday (9 p.m.). These signs must not exceed 24 by 32 inches and meet all spacing requirements.

Homes or commercial buildings that have become dilapidated or rundown may be considered dangerous structures. These structures are often vacant and become home to rodents, snakes or illegal activities that may threaten the health and safety of the surrounding community.

Depending on the condition of the property, the structure may be cleaned and secured or demolished by the City at the owner’s expense.

The City may issue a notice to the property owner requesting the property be mowed or cleared if:

• grass/weeds grow more than 12 inches high
• trash, brush and debris are allowed to accumulate on property

The City may contract for the property be mowed or cleared at the owner’s expense if the owner fails to do so. The City may also summarily abate a property without notice if:

• the lot is located within 1,000 feet of a school
• grass/weeds are in excess of 48 inches

Sidewalks, streets and other public rights of way must be kept free of obstructions. The following are prohibited and must be removed by the owner of the abutting property:

• overhanging tree limbs
• basketball goals
• fences
• dumpsters
• shrubbery
• other obstructions in right-of-ways, including alley ways and easements

Yards should not be used as storage areas for:

• vehicles
• building materials
• tires
• indoor furniture
• appliances
• boxes
• other items

Outside placement is a violation of the City’s property maintenance code.

Placing brush, furniture, appliances or other items at the front curb outside of a City-scheduled collection is a violation of City code.

The City provides two free collections of brush and bulky items per year for each resident. Brush and bulky items are not allowed to be mixed. Allowable materials may only be placed at the curb after a collection notice has been received.

Dumping on any of the following is against city code:

• vacant lots
• right-of-ways
• easements
• any other non-permitted disposal site

Vehicles, boats and trailers may not be parked on the front or side lawn of a home unless there is a permanent surface designated for parking:

• concrete
• brick
• asphalt
• gravel with defined borders