Environmental Violations

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.