My neighbor's yard is a mess. Can the City force them to clean it up?

It will depend on what is making the yard a mess, and if that is a violation of the City’s Property Maintenance Code. You can view the Property Maintenance Code online on the City’s website. If you would like to report a property for a messy yard, broken windows, parking on lawns, abandoned vehicles, general property maintenance, tall grass, excessive weeds, sidewalks that are not shoveled, or a number of other issues, please use the “Report a Concern" system on the main City website.

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1. What should I do if my contractor did not obtain a permit?
2. Can I do construction work myself or must I hire a licensed contractor?
3. If I do not need a permit, may I construct my project however I want?
4. Do I need a permit to construct a basement rec-room?
5. Do I need a permit to construct a fence and are there any requirements?
6. Do I need a permit to re-roof my home?
7. Do I need a permit to re-side my home?
8. Do I need a permit to construct a storage shed?
9. Do I need a permit to replace my water heater?
10. Do I need a permit to replace my windows?
11. I want to remodel my kitchen. What permits will I need?
12. I want to replace the light fixtures on the outside of my home. Do I need an electrical permit?
13. My neighbor's yard is a mess. Can the City force them to clean it up?
14. Who is responsible for cleaning snow and ice from fire hydrants?
15. Who is responsible for clearing snow and ice from sidewalks?