Community Compliance

The Public Services Department is responsible for the enforcement of certain nuisance codes. 

Common Community Compliance Requests:

• Junk cars (inoperable, not properly licensed, parts missing, etc.) on private property.
• Auto parts stored outside on private property.
• Vehicles and trailers parked on unpaved surfaces.
• Junk and debris in the yard.
• Weeds and/or grass growing to a height of 10" or more.  (Typically, a 72 hour notice will be given.)
• Snow and ice removal from sidewalks. (24 hours after snow has ceased, a 24-hour notice will be given.)
• Sidewalk defects
• Click here to view videos about common Community Compliance violations.

Report a Violation:

• Use SeeClickFix on the City's website, or download the SeeClickFix app for Android or iPhone. 
• Contact 515-222-3480 between 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on using SeeClickFix:

Community Compliance Process: 

• Investigate to determine if there is truly a violation that we can enforce.
• If a violation exists, the property owner is contacted by mail to notify them of the violation.
• Most circumstances the property owner has 7 to 10 days to correct the violation.
• Check out this video to learn more about the Community Compliance Process: 

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