Code Enforcement

CITY OF MEADOWS PLACE CODE ENFORCEMENT

The City of Meadows Place Code Enforcement Inspector, Kathi Sutton is committed to improving the quality of life in our community. Kathi works to maintain the status of our city as a clean, safe, and livable city by routinely patrolling the neighborhood, responding to complaints and investigating code violations. Daily activities include; removal of illegal signs, identifying un-permitted work, and enforcement of the zoning ordinance.

Common Code Violations:

High grass and weeds ( over 9 inches in height)
Trash, trash cans, recycling bins, or rubbish visible from the street
Camper, boat, trailer, or motor home in driveway or street
Trash next to curb ( not on trash day )
Junk or abandoned vehicle in driveway or street
Low tree limbs ( 10’ over sidewalk, 16’ over street )

Code compliance is an intricate and valuable function for our city. Compliance with codes is essential to preventing crime, protection of public safety, preserving property values and avoiding deterioration of our community.

“My goal is to provide education and offer assistance to rectify code violations in a timely manner”, Kathi Sutton.

Forms

Application for Residential Rental Property License (Word)

Application for Residential Rental Property License (PDF)

Contact

To register a complaint, contact Kathi Sutton at City Hall:

Phone:	(281) 983-2938
Fax:	(281) 983-2940
E-mail:	code-enforcement@cityofmeadowsplace.org

To register a complaint, contact Kathi Sutton at City Hall:

Phone:	(281) 983-2938
Fax:	(281) 983-2940
E-mail:	code-enforcement@cityofmeadowsplace.org

Tree Ordinance

Important Notice

The City of Meadows Place has amended the tree ordinance with regards to height requirements. The ordinance requires that tree limbs provide a sixteen (16) ft clearance over streets and a ten (10) ft clearance over sidewalks.

The City’s plan for enforcement is as follows:

Issue a warning giving 14 days to bring into compliance
Failure to comply will result in a citation in the amount of $250.00 and a second 14 day warning issued
Failure to comply with the 2^nd warning will result in a citation in the amount of $500.00 and the City will then trim trees to meet the requirements.

Homeowners will then be responsible for the citation amount and all costs incurred for services rendered. The reason for the change to the ordinance is two fold:

Our fire trucks are 14 ft in height and the damage caused by low hanging limbs is extensive and expensive.
Secondly, and equally as important is safety. When the trees become overgrown our street lamps cannot provide sufficient light. Furthermore, as some experienced with Ike overgrown tree limbs once broken are expensive to have removed and can cause more damage to property.