Grass, Weeds, Brush, Shrubbery:
High grass (above 12 inches), weeds (above 12 inches), and out of control shrubbery or trees (over 7 ft high &
over 3 inches in diameter that are NOT cared for) are considered fire hazards and decrease property value.
The city has ordinances which prohibit such nuisances and failure to comply is a Class C Misdemeanor.
It shall be unlawful for any owner of any lot or parcel of land or portion thereof, occupied or unoccupied,
improved or unimproved, to permit weeds or grass to grow to a height greater than twelve (12) inches upon
premises; and to allow weeds, grass and trash to create a hazardous or unsafe condition that may interfere
with passage on sidewalks, walkways, streets or public right-of-ways adjacent to the property.
High grass (above 12 inches), weeds (above 12 inches), and out of control shrubbery or trees (over 7 ft high &
over 3 inches in diameter that are NOT cared for) are considered fire hazards and decrease property value.
The city has ordinances which prohibit such nuisances and failure to comply is a Class C Misdemeanor.
It shall be unlawful for any owner of any lot or parcel of land or portion thereof, occupied or unoccupied,
improved or unimproved, to permit weeds or grass to grow to a height greater than twelve (12) inches upon
premises; and to allow weeds, grass and trash to create a hazardous or unsafe condition that may interfere
with passage on sidewalks, walkways, streets or public right-of-ways adjacent to the property.
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| Adam Findeisen Code Enforcement Officer afindeisen@cityofyoakum.org Phone #: 361-293-6321 Fax #: 361-293-3318 P.O. Box 738 808 Hwy 77A South Yoakum, TX. 77995 |
The City of Yoakum strives to keep the community inviting to all. We need your help to make
Yoakum a cleaner and more safe community for the citizens and visitors. More often, the best
way to solve the problem at hand is to become a part of the solution. Each complaint/concern
is of utmost importance to us, so anything that is brought to our attention is greatly
appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any concerns that you may have.
Yoakum a cleaner and more safe community for the citizens and visitors. More often, the best
way to solve the problem at hand is to become a part of the solution. Each complaint/concern
is of utmost importance to us, so anything that is brought to our attention is greatly
appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any concerns that you may have.
| IT'S YOUR TOWN... HELP KEEP IT CLEAN! |
Junk, Trash, Debris, Rubbish, and Unused Appliances:
These items are considered a nuisance, fire hazards, and decrease property value. Failure to comply is a
Class C Misdemeanor.
Definitions: Junk (all worn-out, worthless, and discarded matter); Debris (dirt, concrete, rocks, brick or other
building materials not being used for on-site improvements pursuant to a duly issued building permit);
Objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter (organic or mineral matter or any composition or residue
thereof); Rubbish (garbage, trash and other discarded articles and materials); and Trash (worthless or
useless small thing other than garbage, debris, brush, yard waste).
It shall be unlawful for any owner of any lot or parcel of land or portion thereof, occupied or unoccupied,
improved or unimproved, to permit any junk, trash, debris, rubbish, or unused appliances to accumulate or be
present upon any such lot or parcel of land; and to permit the storage of any such appliance.
These items are considered a nuisance, fire hazards, and decrease property value. Failure to comply is a
Class C Misdemeanor.
Definitions: Junk (all worn-out, worthless, and discarded matter); Debris (dirt, concrete, rocks, brick or other
building materials not being used for on-site improvements pursuant to a duly issued building permit);
Objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter (organic or mineral matter or any composition or residue
thereof); Rubbish (garbage, trash and other discarded articles and materials); and Trash (worthless or
useless small thing other than garbage, debris, brush, yard waste).
It shall be unlawful for any owner of any lot or parcel of land or portion thereof, occupied or unoccupied,
improved or unimproved, to permit any junk, trash, debris, rubbish, or unused appliances to accumulate or be
present upon any such lot or parcel of land; and to permit the storage of any such appliance.
Junked or Abandoned Motor Vehicles:
Failure to comply with the City Ordinances and other applicable laws and regulations may result in a fine,
removal of vehicle, and/or a lien placed against the property.
It shall be unlawful for any person to park, store or leave or to permit the parking, storing or leaving of any
licensed motor vehicle of any kind, or parts thereof, which is in a wrecked, junked or partially dismantled,
inoperative, abandoned or discarded condition, in any place where it is visible from a public place or public
right-of-way, within the city limits for a period of time in excess of ten (10) days. Such vehicle or parts thereof
can be completely enclosed within a building or storage area in connection with a used car or junk area,
lawfully established pursuant to the zoning regulations of the City, and when not in violation of any other
provision of this Code or other ordinance of the City, or when the motor vehicle is retained by the owner for
antique purposes, or when the vehicle is a special interest vehicle and which is not a junked vehicle within
the meaning of the Texas Litter Abatement Act.
Failure to comply with the City Ordinances and other applicable laws and regulations may result in a fine,
removal of vehicle, and/or a lien placed against the property.
It shall be unlawful for any person to park, store or leave or to permit the parking, storing or leaving of any
licensed motor vehicle of any kind, or parts thereof, which is in a wrecked, junked or partially dismantled,
inoperative, abandoned or discarded condition, in any place where it is visible from a public place or public
right-of-way, within the city limits for a period of time in excess of ten (10) days. Such vehicle or parts thereof
can be completely enclosed within a building or storage area in connection with a used car or junk area,
lawfully established pursuant to the zoning regulations of the City, and when not in violation of any other
provision of this Code or other ordinance of the City, or when the motor vehicle is retained by the owner for
antique purposes, or when the vehicle is a special interest vehicle and which is not a junked vehicle within
the meaning of the Texas Litter Abatement Act.
| Land within the property lines and all areas of public right-of-way adjacent to and extending beyond the property line: To the curb line of adjacent streets, where a curb line has been established; or Where curb line is not established, to pavement edge, or where pavement is not established, to the active road bed; and To the center of adjacent alleys. |
| LOT DEFINITION |
| Click on link below to view file or ordinance |
| Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance Backflow Ordinance Building & Standards Ordinance Junk Vehicle Ordinance Resolution for Abatement of Junk Vehicles Sign Ordinance Weeds & Brush Ordinance |
| In order to view the files on this page, you must download Adobe Reader. Click on icon below to perform this action. |
| CALL BEFORE YOU DIG ! 1-800-DIG-TESS Click HERE for more information about Dig-Tess. Contact City Hall @ (361) 293-6321 for Water & Sewer Line Locates. |
| The National Codes That The City of Yoakum Has Adopted Are As Follows: 2000 ICC Building Code 2000 ICC Plumbing Code 2000 Mechanical Code 2002 National Electric Code 2000 Residential Code |
| inspection/ code enforcement |
