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Code Enforcement

Neighborhood Investigations Division		Building Standards Division
Neighborhood Investigations Division consists of the neighborhood Code Officers who investigate violations, such as high grass and weeds, open and vacant structures, junk vehicles, accumulation of debris, contaminated bulk waste, and zoning issues.		The Building Standards Division consists of the Substandard Buildings Section and the Multi-Family Registration & Inspection Program. The substandard building Code Officers inspect residential and commercial structures while the multi-family Code Officers focus on apartment complexes and properties with three or more units.

Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping' is putting trash, garbage, waste, anything discarded where it doesn't belong, whether or not the person dumping owns the property.

Trash and Debris

Old junk, garbage, ires, rubbish, furniture, appliances, car parts or anything else stored outside can be dangerous and is prohibited.

Abandoned Shopping Carts

Local grocers, community organizations, and the Code Compliance Department are working together to round up abandoned shopping carts in Fort worth neighborhoods.

Boarding Home Facility

Boarding Home Facilities furnish lodging and other regulated services to three or more elderly and/or disabled persons.

Front Yard Parking

The City of Fort Worth front yard and side yard parking ordinance prohibits parking a motor vehicle in the front or side yard of a residence except in a driveway or a paved parking space.

High Grass and Weeds

City code requires property owners to keep grass and weeds in their yards and vacant lots under 12 inches.

Junk Vehicles

Junk vehicle owners face fines as high as $200 and the vehicle may be towed away and destroyed.

Oversized Commercial Vehicles

It is unlawful to park any oversized commercial vehicle, with a gross weight of at least 15,000 pounds (or any vehicle designed to carry more than 15 passengers) on any residentially zoned property.

Multi-Family Fire Safety

Fire safety and prevention tips for Multi-Family Housing about fireworks and propane.

Rental Property

According to city code, a vacant structure that is not secured against entry is considered unsafe.

A substandard structure is any building that does not meet the standards or specifications established in the building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes and endanger the life, health, and safety of the public.

Open and Vacant Structures

When abandoned houses remain open and unsecured, they provide opportunities for illegal activities such as prostitution and drug sales.

Zoning Issues

Zoning violations are considered harmless by some, but they can have detrimental effects on property value and safety.

Customer Service

The call center is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

For questions or to report an issue by phone:
817-392-1234