Property Maintenance

The Community Development Department enforces nationally recognized model codes including a property maintenance code. The property maintenance code applies to all properties in the City and is enforced through complaint response or general inspection. Once the department has determined a violation exists the property owner is notified and given a period of time to bring the property into compliance. Failure to remedy a violation can result in advanced legal action and fines up to $1,000.00. The amount of time allowed for correction of exterior violations is usually up to 30-days and for interior violations anywhere from 24 hours to 30 days, depending on the nature and seriousness of the violation.

Common Exterior Violations

• Paint peeling from surfaces needing protection
• Loose and missing roof shingles, roof leaks
• Missing or deteriorated siding
• Sheds or fences in disrepair
• Gutters rusted or hanging loose
• Vacant, open buildings
• Street number not displayed
• Overgrowth of weeds or grass on vacant or developed lots (including easements)
• Dead or diseased tree hazards
• Inoperative vehicles on private property
• Violations involving storage or disposal of refuse
• Illegal dumping
• Accumulations of trash and junk

Common Interior Violations

• Malfunctioning gas appliances
• Inoperative or leaking plumbing
• Electrical hazards
• Inoperative heating systems
• Smoke detector missing or inoperative
• Damage from leaking roofs
• Pest infestation
• Poor sanitation
• Overcrowding