The local Building Department is also the office that enforces the Property Maintenance Code, which is a law enacted to ensure that an existing structure and its exteriors are maintained in a safe and blight-free manner. Property maintenance violations may include:
- Garbage
- High grass or weeds
- Litter
- Unregistered or "junk" vehicles
- Unsightly buildings, etc.
You may report any property maintenance code violations to the Building Department.