The following can be used as a guide to determine if you should contact the villageMost Common Violations
Most Common Property Maintenance Violations
Maintenance of Structures
- Paint - Peeling paint on wall surfaces, trim, windows, etc. shall not exceed 25%.
- Foundations - Foundations must remain structurally sound, free from open cracks or breaks so as to prevent the entry of rats and other animals.
- Exterior Openings - All exterior openings shall be fitted with window, door, or other appropriate covering and shall be maintained in good condition.
- Windows - Windows shall be fully supplied with glass windowpanes without open cracks or breaks, or a substitute material approved by the Village.
- Gutters & Downspouts - Guttering and downspouts that have been broken or damaged shall be repaired or replaced.
- Attached Structures - Attached structures such as porches, stairs, landings, etc. shall be maintained in good condition.
- Fences - Fences shall be properly maintained in good condition free of damage, breaks, or missing structural members.
- Driveways - Driveways, walkways, etc. shall not be allowed to deteriorate to the extent they constitute a safety hazard.
Lawn Maintenance
- Weeds - Grass and weeds shall not exceed ten (10) inches in height. This includes public rights-of-way and easement areas.
- Trees - Trees shall be trimmed to a minimum height of fourteen (14) feet above the street and nine (9) feet above the sidewalk.
- Bushes - Bushes, hedges, trees, etc. shall be trimmed in such a manner as to not obstruct a public sidewalk or intersection.
Outside Storage
- Useful Items - All items stored outdoors must be located within a fully enclosed structure, or within the back yard and fully screened from view from any adjacent property. In no event shall outside storage occupy more than 20% of the allowable outside storage area.
- Trash & Debris - The throwing, leaving, depositing, or allowing the accumulation of any worn out, broken, or worthless item, waste, garbage, trash, debris, or refuse on any property, drainage course or other land is prohibited.
- Trash Cans - Trash cans and recycling bins must not be stored in the public-right-of-way. Encouraged to store indoors, or in the side or rear yard screened from view.
Vehicle Parking & Storage
- Inoperable/Unlicensed Vehicles - All vehicles stored on private property must be operable and property licensed unless stored in an enclosed structure.
- Recreational Vehicles - Recreational vehicles, including boats, campers, trailers, etc. must be stored in the side or rear yard, at least five feet from the property line and 15 feet from the street (corner lots.) Recreational vehicles may be stored in the front driveway for no more than seventy-two (72) hours in any fourteen (14)day period. Make sure you have current tags.
- Commercial Vehicles - Commercial vehicles may not be permanently parked in residential areas.
The villages responds to complaints regarding property maintenance violations. When property maintenance violations are identified, enforcement action is taken. This can include warnings and Notices to Appear in Mayor’s Court.
At the village level we sometimes need help in determining what you as residents want from the village. Currently our code enforcement process is reactive. We respond to complaints. In other communities there are actually code enforcement staff that will patrol a community and act upon what they observe.
The reason for these two different approaches involves the balancing private property rights (it is my property & should not be told what to do) and the right of the community to control the appearance of an area. What do you think? You can go to our website, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., write a letter, or call 740-983-6367.