Common Concerns

Abandoned and Junked Vehicles

Junked vehicles visible from a public place or public right-of-way are detrimental to the safety and welfare of the general public, tend to reduce the value of private property, invite vandalism, create fire hazards and harm the economic welfare of the City.

Security Tip: Abandoned and stored cars become a target for vandals, dangerous to children and a home to rodents, stray animals and illegal activity.  They usually have some amounts of old gasoline and oil, often leaking on the ground and into ground water or posing a risk of fire or explosion if accidentally exposed to flame.

High Weeds and Grass

High weeds and grass can become a fire hazard as well as breeding place for mosquitoes and rodents. Consequently, grass or weeds higher than 12 inches are not in compliance with the City ordinance. Following a notice by mail, property owners will have 10 days to remove the high weeds and grass.  If the problem is not resolved, legal action could be taken in Municipal Court.

If the property is vacant, the City can send a mowing contractor to cut the high grass and weeds and issue a bill administrative service fee to the property owner. A lien can be placed against the property if the bill is not paid.

Trash, Rubbish and Open Storage

Typical violations of this ordinance include accumulation of trash, wood debris, building and fencing materials, indoor furniture, appliances, tires, car parts, tree limbs and other related materials. Residents are asked to bring their properties to compliance by removing such items within a designated time frame. If the problem is not resolved, legal action could be taken in Municipal Court.