Spring is just around the corner, April showers and May flowers.  With that in mind. the City of Wyandotte is taking a proactive approach to keep our City beautiful.  Beginning in April, the Wyandotte Police Department will begin enforcement of the following City Ordinances to reflect our pride in the city’s appearance.

Section 14-9:  Accumulation of garbage or filth

It is unlawful for any person owning, renting, or occupying any building or private premises in the city to permit the accumulation of filth, solid waste, bulk items, or any other unsightly articles which may cause an odor or public nuisance.  Any wood storage must be organized and be placed off the ground 18 inches, not to exceed the height at the top of the fence, to prevent the harboring of rodents.

Section 14-32:  Growth of noxious weeds and tall grass

It shall be unlawful for any person having control of any land, public or private, occupied or vacant, to allow the growth of weeds or tall grass exceeding twelve inches.  The alley portion is also required to be maintained by the owner of said property.  This includes the fence line and landscaping areas.

Section 14-33:  Removal of weeds or tall grass

If any owner, lessee, tenant, occupant, agent, or any person having control of said property allows the growth of weeds or tall grass in violation of 14-32, the city may assign employees to remove the listed violations.  The cost shall be assessed to the owner/occupant for this removal. 
NOTE:  Residents may be issued a citation for the listed violation.

Section 35-46:  Parking

Any vehicle parked on public or private property must have valid license plates and be operable.  All vehicles must be parked on a hard surface, concrete or blacktop.  Vehicles parked on public property are required to be driven and cannot sit as storage over 48 hours.

No more than two (2) of the following vehicles may be parked and/or stored on residential lots, and vehicles must be in the rear yard and must be parked on a hard surface, not gravel.  This surface must encompass the width and length of said vehicle.

1.                 Recreational vehicles, including travel trailers

2.                 Non-recreation type vehicles

3.                 Motor homes

4.                 Boats and trailers

5.                 Snowmobiles with trailers

The below listed vehicles are prohibited from being parked on any public street or residential property:

• Semi-trucks
• Buses
• Cube trucks/van style vehicles
• Stake trucks
• Wreckers
• Dump trucks
• Other commercial type vehicles that exceed 10,000 lb. gross vehicle weight rating

Any member of the Wyandotte Police Department, Police Officers or Ordinance Officers, have the authority to enter and inspect, at a reasonable time, any premises upon which vehicles are being parked or stored.  Violation of the above-mentioned ordinances shall be cause for enforcement, and may require the vehicle to be towed. 
Towing is at the owner’s expense.