| Your Home, Your Neighborhood, Your Business |
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| Building Permits |
| Residents often have thoughts about remodeling
or home/business improvements. Building permits are usually
a part of such projects. Obtaining the proper permits and inspections
can protect you from fire and safety hazards, resale conditions,
and contractor difficulties. Please check with the Building
Inspection Office at 615-2420 and Engineering Department at
615-3000 for specific requirements when considering an improvement.
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| Neighborhood Conditions |
| If you see conditions in your neighborhood,
like abandoned vehicles, graffiti, cars parked on lawns, or
noisy businesses operating out of homes, you can call Code
Enforcement for information on what is allowed, and to make
complaints. Important phone numbers are as follows:
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| Code Enforcement |
615-2461 |
| Abandoned Vehicle Abatement |
615-4778 |
| Planning & Zoning |
615-2450 |
| Graffiti Abatement |
615-2461 |
| Business License |
615-2310 |
| Community Services Division |
615-2490 |
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| Planning Department |
The Planning Department (615-2450) can also
assist with necessary reviews and letters regarding flood
zones, verification of zoning, zoning enforcement, certain
allowed home business occupations, in a residential neighborhood,
noise complaints, and garage sale restrictions. They can provide
information on the City’s General Plan, guide you with
sign permit applications, and are available with special expertise
to consult on proposed remodels and additions to historic
properties. The Community Services Division provides a home
repair program to homeowners who qualify based on income.
Call the Division (615-2490) to find out if you quality for
funding assistance to repair your home.
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| Traffic Engineering Division |
| The Traffic Engineering Division at 615-3000 can answer questions about our traffic control devices (Yield, Stop or Speed Limit signs; traffic signals) and also crosswalks; parking limits; handicapped parking and loading zones. The City adheres very closely to national guidelines which establish minimum criteria before additional traffic control devices are installed. The Traffic Division can also help with questions regarding commuting, ride-sharing, and traffic calming programs |
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| Street Department |
| Questions about street or sidewalk maintenance, street tree trimming or planting? Contact the Street Department at 615-3080. |
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