NPC
seeks to improve the quality of life in neighborhoods by reducing
blight and substandard living conditions. The Neighborhood Protection
Corps enforces City Codes related to:
The division is responsible for monitoring Dangerous Building
Orders of the Building and Standards Commission and the Hearing
Official for owner compliance. Contract Compliance Officers conduct
compliance inspections after the dangerous building order expires.
If the owner has not complied with the order, the inspector refers
the property for demolition or securing based upon the condition
of the structure.
The
division provides dangerous building, weeded lot, junked motor
vehicle, and graffiti abatement services on private property when
owners have failed to comply with a dangerous building order,
or a violation notice. Liens are placed against these properties
once the City has performed the work.
The
City’s Code of Ordinances (10-451b) requires each property
owner to maintain 14 feet in front of and behind his or her property
line, this includes the city right-of-way. Just as you mow and
maintain the grassy area in front of your home all the way to
your curb or street, you are also responsible for mowing the side
and back of your property if it extends to a curb, street, alley
or ditch.
You
are responsible for more than just your property. As a resident,
you are responsible for your neighborhood. This includes the city
right-of-way adjacent to your home. Not only is it required, it
is the right thing to do – it maintains the quality of life
in your neighborhood. Each time you mow or pick up trash, you
are doing more than yard work – you are improving your neighborhood.
