Common Code Violations

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• Trash and debris – Any accumulation of garbage, trash, appliances, old furniture, or scrap material must be removed from the property.
  
  
• Vehicles– Cars and trucks that are not licensed or are not in running condition must be parked in an enclosed garage.
  
  
• Parking in yards – You may park your cars, campers, trucks, boats, or RVs in your driveway if they are in running condition and have valid license plates. They may not be parked on the lawn or on a dirt area.
  
  
• RVs, trailers and motor homes - RVs, trailers and motor homes may only be parked on the public streets when actively loading or unloading the vehicle.  However, three-day permits are available at no charge twice each calendar year.  Permits are available at the Building Inspection Counter located in the City Development Building, 9500 Civic Center Drive (facing Sam's Club). A copy of the recreational vehicle, motor home or trailer registration is required at the time of application.
  
  
• Home operated businesses – Some home businesses that do not generate customer traffic, noise, or have visible storage of material may be allowed by the Development Code. Home occupations are determined on a case-by-case basis.
  
  
• Fences – Most back and side yard fences may not be more than six feet tall. Front yard fences may not be more than four feet tall. A fence exceeding 30 inches requires a permit. Properties that have swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs are subject to regulation on the type of fencing and must have self-closing and self-latching gates to prevent accidents.
  
  
• Garage sales – Two garage sales per year lasting no more than three consecutive calendar days are allowed. One sign, a maximum of six square feet, is allowed at the location of the sale. There are provisions for sign placement in the public rights-of-way. For a list of guidelines for placing temporary signs, follow this link... Information Guide to Garage Sale and Real Estate Signs or at the Building Inspection Counter.
  
  
• Weeds – Weeds cannot exceed eight inches in height. All portions of a lot, which are not occupied by a driveway or structure, must be landscaped. Xeriscaping is encouraged where a balance of landscape materials can be achieved.