Welcome to Property
Maintenance
This Division provides professional code enforcement services with
the goal of eliminating blight and ensuring the health, safety and
welfare of the City of St. Joseph. It takes a proactive approach to
code enforcement and its main programs are Inspections and Nuisance
Abatement. The programs are designed to ensure compliance with the
City's Property Maintenance and Nuisance codes.
Mission Statement
The Property Maintenance Division is dedicated to providing efficient
quality services to enhance the quality of life in the City of St.
Joseph, by fairly and equally enforcing City codes to ensure the health,
safety and welfare of our community.
Activities
Property Maintenance enforces code violations on private property,
which focuses on the following categories:
- Weeds and rank growth of vegetation
- Trash, debris, rubbish or refuse
- Mandatory trash collection
- Vehicles - unlicensed, junk or elevated
- Disease or breeding of insects or vermin
- Dead or deceased trees
- Excessive exterior lighting
- Noxious or offensive odors
- Stagnate pools of water
- Swimming pool fence
- Temporary signs
- Surfacing sewage
- Substandard housing
- Mobile home parks occupation license renewal
- Dangerous buildings
Chapters in the Code of Ordinance dealing with Property Maintenance are Chapter 7, Chapter 15, Chapter 24, and some of Chapter 25.