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Common Code Concerns
See a problem on a property but don't know who you should contact...is it HOA, Code Enforcement, or someone else? Click on the tabs below to find out what kinds of problems are enforced by each entity.
HOA's are responsible for enforcing any rules and regulations provided for in the deed restrictions respective to subdivision.
- Weeds in flower beds
- Grass/Lawn under 9 inches tall
- Christmas lights on structures
- Loud/bright paint color of home
- Roof color
- Location of swing set or tree swing
- Maintaining or building of sound walls
- Maintenance or repairs of community mailboxes
- Maintenance or repairs of residential mailboxes
- Street lights in gated communities or decorative street lights
- Yard tools or home tools in yard
- Window A/C units
- "Junk" located in a vehicle
- Personal flags on display
- Statues in yard
- Flower bed medians in subdivision
The City of Missouri City Code Enforcement division is responsible for enforcing city ordinances.
- High Grass and Weeds
Overgrown weeds and grass are unsightly, constitute a safety hazard and harbor rodents and other pests. It is illegal to allow grass or weeds to grow beyond 9 inches in height or more than 6 inches across or upon any flatwork. - Junked Vehicles
Any wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled or inoperable vehicle may not be parked on private property. Inoperable includes vehicles with expired safety inspection stickers and/or current vehicle registration tags. - Tree Branches
Trees overhanging the roadway must have a minimum clearance of 13.5 feet above the street. Trees overhanging the sidewalk must have a minimum clearance of 8 feet from the sidewalk. Contact the City for trimming branches in the street. - Swimming Pools
Swimming pools shall be maintained in a clean & sanitary condition, in good repair, and surrounded by fence. - Trash Screening
Any garbage receptacle, container, bag or device used for the collection or storage must be screened from view. - Trash Placement
Prohibits trash and trash containers from being placed at the curb for collection prior to 6 PM the evening before scheduled collection and after midnight of the scheduled collection day. - Gutters
All gutters and downspouts must be maintained in good working order, free from holes and securely fastened to the building. - Mildew
All surfaces must be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition. - Exterior Walls
All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration. - Fencing
All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair. - Parking Vehicles on Grass
Parking spaces must be hard-surfaced to City specifications. Parking vehicles in areas that are not designated for parking is prohibited. - Permits
Permits are required to construct, enlarge, alt.er, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to covert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system.
Here are some commonly enforced city ordinance violations in subdivisions.
- Use of fireworks
- Discharge firearm or air rifle within City Limits
- Vehicle parked in street for more than 48 hours
- Trailer parked in street for more than 48 hours
- Vehicle parked in street with wheels more than 18 inches from curb
- Junked vehicle parked on public right-of-way