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:

Program Guidelines

Application

SHA Construction Standards

Design Specs

 

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

Code of Ordinance - Municode link

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