Code Enforcement Division

• Garbage placed at the curb 24 hours prior to scheduled collection
92.07 Time of Collection
Subdividing or apportioning the village into various zones or areas for the collection of refuse by the contractor performing the work and the specific dates or days of the week on which collection is to be made from each zone, shall be subject to the decision of the Director of Public Works. No refuse deposited for collection at any curb shall be placed there more that 24 hours prior to the collection day, and no container shall remain at the curb or alley 24 hours after collection.


• Trash containers in front of building line
92.05 Location of Containers
With the exception of those days for which containers are placed at curbside for refuse collection, containers shall not be located beyond the front building line of any building, structure or residence.


• Inoperable vehicle/major repair of vehicle on the property
302.8 Motor Vehicles
Except as provided for in other regulations, no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored on any premises, and no vehicle shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles is prohibited unless conducted inside an approved spray booth.


• Failure to display proper house numbers
303.3 Premises Identification
Buildings shall have approved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).


• Tall grass and/or weeds in excess of six (6) inches
302.4 Weeds
All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 6 inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided, however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. Property owners are required to maintain parkways and/or right of ways adjcent to their property.


• Accumulation of junk and/or trash
305.1 Accumulation of Rubbish or Garbage
All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.


• Rental Property Inspection
Rental Inspection
All rental properties must be registered with the Village and inspected by a Code Enforcement Officer prior to a tenant living on the premise. A property is classified as a rental under the ordinance if the owner does not reside on the premise whether or not rent is being charged. The fee for a rental inspection is $100. If the inspection fails, there is a $200 re-inspection fee. Appointments for inspections can be made by calling the Code Enforcement division at (815)886-7215.