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Neighborhood Compliance

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Keeping Edgewater Excellent

The role of Neighborhood Code Compliance is to help maintain and enhance the appearance of residential and business properties throughout the City.
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Know the Code!

Keep all weeds cut or trimmed below eight (8) inches. This requirement does not apply to flower gardens, shrubbery or vegetable gardens.

View the full code here.

Remove snow and ice on all sidewalks surrounding the property 24 hours from the last snowfall if snow over two (2) inches and all ice.

View the full code here.

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How It Works

Step One - Complaint Received

The process begins with a complaint filed by a concerned citizen. Neighborhood Compliance Coordinator receives complains via AskEdgewater.

Step Two - Research and Confirm

Neighborhood Compliance Coordinator researches the complaint and confirms violation. Depending on violation, this step can take time.

Patience is necessary for all involved!

Step Three - Educate and Friendly Reminders
Neighborhood Compliance Coordinator issues a Friendly Reminder. The Friendly Reminder is an education tool that includes information on the code in violation, along whit how to resolve it in a timely manner.
Step Four - Warning and Fines

If the violation is unabated after 72 business hours, the Neighborhood Compliance Coordinator issues an official warning. Some complaints are resolved within the initial 72-hour window for compliance, while some cases can take weeks or even months.

A warning that is not addressed, may be subject to an Administrative Fine.

Step Five - Citation to Court
If a violation is continuous and/or unsafe to the community, the Neighborhood Compliance Coordinator may issue a citation to court. Although rare, a case may be built to maintain public safety and health.
More About Us

A Neighborhood Compliance Coordinator has a huge impact on a community and is responsible for evaluating, educating, and enforcing Edgewater municipal codes. Our Neighborhood Compliance Coordinator is an ambassador for the city who is passionate about and takes pride in the quality of life here in Edgewater.