Home » Departments and Divisions » Community Investment » Neighborhood Services & Enforcement » Environmental Violations Environmental Violations Common types of Environmental Violations include: uncollected trash and garbage, litter and debris, uncontrolled dumping, fallen trees, stumps, dead trees, cut brush, demolition remains, appliances or furniture in yard, auto parts and scrap metal, grass over 9 inches tall Departmental Procedures When an inspector observes an environmental violation, pictures are taken, a citation is issued, and a letter is sent to the property owner. The property owner has 10 days from the date the citation was mailed to abate the violation. After the 10 days have passed, an inspector will reinspect the property to verify the issue was abated. If the violation was cleaned by owner, the case is closed. If the violation is still present, the Neighborhood Enforcement Action Team (NEAT) will be assigned to abate the violation. NEAT will take a picture before they abate the violation and after they have abated the violation. After the violation has been abated by NEAT, Neighborhood Services & Enforcement will bill the property owner of record for the abatement. NOTE: The City’s Department of Solid Waste can remedy many problems that involve removal of trash and debris. Dial 311 (or 574-233-0311) to schedule a special pick-up. Click here to view Tall Grass and Weeds brochure. Click here to view Unlawful / Uncontrolled Dumping Prevention brochure. Click here to view Neighborhood Services & Enforcement brochure. Click here to view Continuous Enforcement brochure. News & Announcements Code Enforcement Issues Curbside Pickup Reminder December 17, 2018 VIEW ALL NEWS 574.233.0311 227 West Jefferson Blvd. Suite 1300 S South Bend, Indiana 46601