Neighborhood Services & Enforcement

Environmental Violations

• Nuisance – trash, demolition remains, appliances and furniture, auto parts and scrap metal.
  • Article on Nuisance Violations
• Tall Grass and Weeds – grass or weeds over 9 inches in height
  • Article on Grass and Weeds
• Vegetation – fallen tree limbs, stumps, cut brush or large piles of cut brush, and overgrowth blocking the public right-of-way
  • Article on Vegetation Violations
• Graffiti – writing or drawings on structures. The City offers a FREE Graffiti Abatement Program. See link below.
  • Article on Graffiti Removal
• Snow Removal – must be cleared within 24 hours after the end of any accumulation of snow or ice.
  • Article on Snow Removal Regulations

Zoning Violations

NSE enforces the following zoning violations:

• Front and side yard parking
• Parking on a vacant lot
• Oversized vehicles
• Unlawful recreational vehicle parking
• Living in a recreational vehicle

Find more information on zoning violations. All other zoning violations, such as conducting a business in a residential neighborhood, are enforced by Zoning.

Structure Violations

Common structure violations include but are not limited to broken windows or doors, no heat, dilapidated flooring, vacant and abandoned properties, structural issues, etc. Find more information on property violations.

Occupied residential rental structures are inspected through the Rental Safety Verification Program (RSVP). Find more information on RSVP.

Abandoned Vehicles

There are several types of abandoned vehicles. Find out more on what is considered an abandoned vehicle.

If you have an abandoned vehicle on your property and would like to sign a waiver permitting removal of the vehicle, please complete the Waiver Form and submit it to our office.