PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

INTRODUCTION

On May 1, 2003 the City of Douglas adopted amendments to Chapter 8.32 of the Douglas Municipal Code, updating the Public Nuisance Ordinance that became effective immediately.

To make our community a clean, healthy and pleasant place to live, the City of Douglas adopted a new approach for residents and business owners who violate local property maintenance, safety, zoning and health-related ordinances. The City of Douglas will cite citizens and business owners for violations of property maintenance, zoning, solid waste, and illegal dumping ordinances. Penalties range from a minimum of $25.00 per infraction up to $2,500.00 per infraction, depending on the violation and/or the extent of the violation.

The Code Enforcement Division (CED) enforces sections of the Public Nuisance Ordinance, governing property maintenance and zoning compliance, maintaining the quality and usefulness of residential and commercial properties.

Civil offenses are heard at the Municipal Court Office, at 425 10th Street, Douglas AZ.

CED will cite Residential and /or Commercial property owner(s), renter(s) or responsible parties for, but not limited to:

• Failure to obtain certificates of compliance
• Rat infestation or problems with rodents
• Violations of inoperable vehicle codes
• Failure to maintain exterior of property
• Failure to comply with emergency orders
• Change of land use without a permit
• Change of building without a permit
• Failure to maintain parking lots and exterior of property