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Code Compliance

1. What do the Code Compliance Officers typically look for?: The City of Burleson Code Compliance Officers typically look for the following violations: oHigh grass and weeds oJunk and trash oDilapidated fences oProhibited signs oTemporary signs oInoperable vehicles oSolid waste (bulk trash) oParking violations (blocking sidewalk, yard parking) oConstruction without a permit oAll Ch. 34, Article II, Sec. 34-31 Specific Nuisances found here in the Code of Ordinances
Municipal Code of Ordinances/Specific Nuisances

2. How can I voice my concern about a code violation (email, phone, online)?: Email: code@burlesontx.com
Call: Neighborhood Services: 817-426-9832
When filing a concern about a code violation, please leave the following:
• (Optional) Your name and number/email so that we may respond back to you.
• Address of the violation
• Description of violation (high grass, trash, fence, front, back, side, etc.)
Online Reporting

3. What is a high grass and weeds violation?: Grass or weeds that are 12 inches or more on average are considered high grass/weeds.

4. What is a dilapidated fence violation, how to comply?: A fence that has become dilapidated can be any or all of the following:
• broken/ rotting pieces/gates
• more than a 15 degrees lean
• missing panels/ pickets
All fences shall be maintained reasonably plumb and structurally sound and free from rotting wood or missing pieces. It is possible to remove all or portions of the fence. Call for more details, 817-426-9832

5. What do the Code Compliance Officers typically look for?: The City of Burleson Code Compliance Officers typically look for the following violations:
o High grass and weeds
o Junk and trash
o Dilapidated fences
o Prohibited signs
o Temporary signs
o Inoperable vehicles
o Solid waste (bulk trash)
o Parking violations (blocking sidewalk, yard parking)
o Construction without a permit
o All Ch. 34, Article II, Sec. 34-31 Specific Nuisances found here in the Municipal Code of Ordinances Municipal Code of Ordinances/Specific Nuisances

6. What are my trash collection and recycle days?: You may find trash collection and recycling days specific to your area on the Solid Waste page.

Solid Waste

7. I have hazardous materials/ chemicals to dispose of. Where can I go?: Please refer to our Environmental Services page. There is a Household Hazardous Waste page under Environmental Services.
Environmental Services

8. I want to have a garage sale. What are the requirements?: Please refer to Garage Sale Information. Garage Sale Information

9. What is considered Junk and Trash?: Any accumulation of items can be considered junk. The purpose is to keep areas clutter free to avoid rodent or insect harborage.
Trash can be considered any waste that has collected to cause a nuisance.

10. What are the Code Compliance Officers hours?: The Code Compliance Officers are in the office and out in the field Monday- Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.