Code Enforcement

House and Business numbers, no less than 4 inches in height, are required to be placed on their building, in a conspicuous place so that the numbers are visible from the street.  Numbers shall be of a durable material that will not tarnish or corrode and be of a color contrasting to its background.  Section 1.12.041

Tenants and/or property owners are responsible for maintaining the area from the curb in front of the house to the center line of the alley free of litter, weeds and grass. Section 8.01.001

Each sanitation customer is responsible for maintaining the area around the dumpster provided by the city and should be free of any rubbish or bulky material. Section 13.03.12

Motor vehicles that are inoperative and partially dismantled or have expired license tags or stickers are considered “junk vehicles.”  These vehicles may be ticketed or towed and crushed. Section 8.03.031

Any item not customarily used or stored outside or is not made of material that is resistant to damage from exposure to the weather cannot be placed outside for storage.  Exceptions are lawn furniture and landscaping items.  Section 6.03.002

Property owners and tenants are responsible for keeping lawns mowed.  Weeds or grass over 12 inches in height may result in a citation and/or bill for mowing services if the City cuts the weeds. Section 6.03.002

Building permits(PDF) are required for all new construction. Section 14.02.214