Report a Porch Storage Violation

City ordinances prohibits residents from using open porches or decks for storage. Furniture made for interior use may also not be used or stored outside or on a porch.

Online

Step 1.Report a Code Violation Online

Complete the brief form below to report this issue.

Report a Porch Storage Violation

Step 2.Review and Inspection

An inspector will visit the property within three days to confirm the report. If confirmed, we'll let the property owner know their property is out of compliance and they will have 10 days to correct the violation. We'll reinspect the property after 10 days to confirm the issue has been resolved. If it still has not been addressed, we will continue to take steps to resolve the issue, up to issuing a civil infraction ticket. We will work with property owners and provide reasonable time extensions to bring the property into compliance if needed. 

By Phone

Step 1.Call 311

You can report this issue by calling 311 or (269) 337-8000.

Step 2.Inspection of Report

An inspector will visit the property within three days to confirm the report. If confirmed, we'll let the property owner know their property is out of compliance and they will have 10 days to correct the violation. We'll reinspect the property after 10 days to confirm the issue has been resolved. If it still has not been addressed, we will arrange for the property to be mowed at the property owner's expense (this typically happens within three days of notice).