Property
Maintenance / Code Enforcement
The City’s code enforcement officer is charged
with ensuring that properties are maintained in compliance
with the laws adopted by the City Council.
Contact Code Enforcement
If you have
a question about a particular property or the status of a complaint:
All calls are anonymous and all complaints will be investigated.
Property Code Enforcement Quick Facts:
- Grass and Weeds.
Berkley City Code prohibits residents and businesses
from maintaining grass, weeds, or other ground cover
to a height greater than 8 inches. More information here.
- Bushes and Shrubs.
Berkley City Code requires that bushes and shrubs
be trimmed to a maximum height of 3 feet so they
do not cause a sight obstruction at corners or along
driveways. Also, bushes and shrubs must be trimmed
so that they do not encroach on the City sidewalk.
- Shoveling of Snow.
Businesses and apartment buildings are required
to clear the sidewalks when snow accumulation exceeds
2 inches. The snow must be removed within 12 hours
after the end of the snowstorm. Snow cannot be piled
in the street. More information here.
- Compost Piles.
Compost piles can only be located behind the house
and must be at least 15 feet from any house and
one foot from the rear lot line. Compost piles cannot
exceed 4 feet by 8 feet or 8 feet in diameter. Compost
piles must be maintained to prevent the attraction
of rodents, pests, and unpleasant odors.
- Vermin Control.
Local law prohibits any condition that will provide
harborage for rats, mice or other vermin. For example,
trash must be placed in plastic bags. To prevent
burrowing, rat walls are required for all construction
that is over 36 square feet in size. Firewood, yard
waste, or construction materials must be stored
at least 18 inches above the ground. Broken windows
must be repaired. Pet food should not be left outside.
Yards should be free of trash and pet droppings.
Lawns must be maintained to a height less than 8
inches. Vermin
Control
- Junk and Debris.
Building materials may not be stored outside unless
a building permit has been issued. Junk or trash
cannot be stored or accumulated on property.
- Junk Cars.
Vehicles must be licensed, registered, and operative.
Vehicles must be parked or stored on concrete or
asphalt.
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