Code Compliance

Overview

Code Compliance is responsible for addressing nuisance and property standard violations to ensure a safe and healthy environment for the Town of Northlake. Common violations include high weeds and grass, trash and debris, and illegal placement of bandit signs. The primary objective of Code Compliance is to educate and assist residents in complying with Town codes to promote better health and safety within the community.

Goals

• Through a cooperative effort between the Town of Northlake and its citizens, we will make the Town of Northlake a safer and cleaner place to live. 
• To deliver prompt, courteous, and professional service. 
• To obtain willing compliance. 
• To encourage responsible property maintenance.

Common Code Violations

High Weeds and Grass: 7.02.002 – Grass must be cut when height is greater than 12 inches. 

• Mosquitoes hide and rest in tall grass and weeds. Keep your grass as short as possible and mow as frequently as possible. Also, ensure bushes and shrubs are well-trimmed. 
• Not only are high grass and weeds unsightly, but they also pose fire hazards, block visibility, harbor rodents and snakes and contribute to pests like mosquitoes and chiggers. 

Trash & Debris: 7.02.003 – Rubbish, brush or other unsanitary matter. 

• Attracts pest and rodents. 
• Decreases property values and is unsightly. 

Illegal Placement of Bandit Signs

• Citizens or HOA’s can remove bandit signs. 
• If the sign is questionable, call the code enforcement officer, and they can remove the sign.