Weeded Lots, Trash, Tires and Open Applicance Violations

The following information provides the established process for what happens after a violation is reported to the City’s 3-1-1 service helpline.

1. Within seven days of the complaint to 3-1-1, a Community Service Inspector makes a site visit to determine if a violation exists.

• If there is a violation, the inspector takes photos and leaves a warning notice on the property giving the owner 10 days to remove the violation.
• A warning notice is also mailed to the property owner.

2. After the 11th day, the inspector revisits the property to check for compliance.

• If the owner complied, the file is closed.
• If the owner did not comply, NPD begins the process to remove the violation through the use of private contractors.

NPC's Non-Compliance Procedures:

If the owner did not comply, NPC begins the process to remove the violation through the use of private contractors. These types of violations are corrected (abated) throughout the city based on three geographic sectors of the city. Work orders are issued for only one sector at a time. The contractor has 30 days to complete work orders before receiving orders for the next sector.

Priority is given to lots that:

• Are adjacent to a home occupied by a senior citizen or person with disabilities
• Are properties within one block of a school or day care center
• HPD reports as having criminal activity on the lot

Delaying factors can include:

• Inclement weather
• The need to issue a search warrant on a property that is fenced or posted as "no trespassing"
• The need to investigate barrels containing unknown substances.

After the violation is removed, a lien is placed on the property to recover the city’s costs.