Some of the most commonly observed violations are:

Illegal Sign Placement:
It is illegal to erect or affix a sign in the right of way (the area from the curb to the sidewalk), on the median (the area in the middle of any street), on trees, public fences and/or buildings, or utility/telephone poles. Garage Sale signs do not require the issuance of a Sign Permit, but can only be at the location of the garage sale.

High Grass/Weeds:
Twelve inches (12”) is the height limit for grass and/or weeds. This includes the front, back, side yard, and right-of ways. The grass in any alley and/or easement (area behind property) must be maintained to the mid-point. Property owners who regularly regularly cultivate crops not growing within a public right-of-way are required to mow the outer perimeters and maintain the right of way adjacent to their properties.

Trash and Debris:
Property owners, residents, and businesses are required to keep property free and clear of: (1)All material subject to deterioration by the elements, such as furniture, boxes, appliances, vehicle parts, tires, paper, and other objectionable, unsafe, unsanitary and/or unsightly matter; (2)Material which is stored in a disorderly manner or in such a manner as to offer harborage of rodents/or other vermin. Lumber and any building materials, except masonry should be stored at least eighteen inches (18”) off the ground. (Items not made for outside use should not be stored outdoors.) All fallen debris is to be removed from the property as soon as possible. For trash pickup please call IESI at (469) 452-8000. 

Substandard Houses:
A structure is considered substandard if it meets the following criteria: Illegal wiring; foundation failure; illegal or substandard plumbing; sunken roof line; exterior deterioration; external siding or framing bowing or pulling away from structure or other obvious dilapidation .

Dilapidated Fences:
It is unlawful to allow a fence to lean more that 10 degrees or to have missing, loose, or broken slats or panels. No fence is allowed to have symbols, writings, or other graffiti; except for signs which pertain to the address or occupancy of the property. Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited in most residential districts. There are also special requirements for fences constructed in industrial and agricultural districts. Installation of a fence, replacement of over 50% of an existing fence, or accessory structure must obtain a Building Permit prior to construction.

Home Based Business:
Although allowed in residential areas, the occupation must be secondary to the use of the home. In addition, the occupation must have no external evidence including but not limited to: advertising; noise; smoke; dust; fumes; glare; outside storage of materials or equipment; excessive pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

Unsecured Swimming Pools:
All private pools, spas, and hot tubs, with a depth of 24” (inches) or more must be secured by a barrier which can be a fence, wall, building wall, or combination there of which completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool.

Junk/Inoperable Vehicles:
A junk vehicle is defined as a vehicle that is self propelled and (1) does not have lawfully attached to it an unexpired license plate or a valid motor vehicle safety inspection certificate;(2) is wrecked, dismantled, or discarded, or is inoperable for more than 72 hours, if the vehicle is on public property; or 30 consecutive days, if the vehicle is on private property. Inoperable means not capable of being used or operated due to legal or mechanical incapability. A Junked Vehicle including a part of a junked vehicle that is visible from a public right-of-way is deemed to be a public nuisance. No boat, trailer, camper trailer, motor home or other such recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored within the required front yard. In all residential districts the parking or storage of such vehicles is limited to the rear and side yards. This restriction shall not apply to the storage of a boat or other vehicle in a fully enclosed building.

Parking Prohibitions on Unsurfaced Areas:
No car, truck, or other vehicle shall be parked on an unsurfaced area of the front yard, if such property has an improved surface of gravel, asphalt or concrete already established on which to park vehicles.