Code Enforcement
Bulk Items
Bulk items including furniture and appliances may not be kept outdoors. If you have unwanted items too large for a normal trash pick-up, you may contact J&J Trash at 301-360-5515 to schedule an individual bulk pick-up at your residence.
Grass and Yards
Yards must be kept free of trash and debris. Grass and weeds must be cut before reaching a height of twelve inches.
Sidewalks
Sidewalk maintenance and upkeep is the responsibility of the owner of the property that abuts the sidewalk. The City has developed a Residential Sidewalk Loan Program for residents interested in receiving assistance to renovate their sidewalks:
Snow and Ice Removal
Sidewalks shall be cleared of snow and/or ice within eight to twelve hours after the completion of a snow/ice event.
Temporary Dumpsters and Storage PODS
Temporary Dumpsters and storage PODs to be placed on City streets and rights-of-way require a permit. Click here to obtain a permit application. A $25 fee must accompany the application.
Vehicles
Vehicles which are unregistered, inoperable, have broken windows, or flat tires, must be housed in a building or covered by a vehicle cover designed specifically for that purpose. Vehicles may not be covered with a general use tarp.
Yard Sale Permits/Temporary Signage
Temporary signage for yard sales, etc., to be placed on City streets and rights-of-way require a permit. Click here to obtain a permit application. A $25 non-refundable fee must accompany the application.
Vacant Properties
Vacant Property Ordinance - Updated January 2018
Code of Ordinances