Property Maintenance Standards

Doing your part to make your property look good helps to enhance our neighborhoods and attract visitors to our businesses. Well-maintained properties benefit both business owners and residents by encouraging lower crime rates, increasing property values, and building community pride.

Residential Properties

• Do not park or store cars in the front yard, except on a driveway leading to a garage
• Do not convert garages to living space
• Keep landscaping properly maintained
• Keep all buildings properly maintained; repair any peeling paint or plaster
• Do not leave trash cans on the street except for one day before and one day after your pickup days; do not store trash cans in the front yard
• Do not store items in your front yard or on your front porch
• Do not park or store inoperable or dismantled vehicles on your property except in an enclosed garage
• When holding a yard sale, get a permit from the City and follow all regulations

Commercial Properties

• Get a business license from the City; all businesses require a license
• Get a permit from the City for all signs
• Remove all signs for businesses that are no longer operating; remove all evidence of old signs including filling holes and painting walls
• Get a permit from the City for all banners
• Do not place signs or banners in the public right-of-way
• Keep all buildings properly maintained; repair any peeling paint or plaster, damaged signs, and broken windows
• Keep parking areas and sidewalks clean and free of trash
• Remove all graffiti within 72 hours
• Do not store or display any merchandise outdoors