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Common Code Violations
What You Can Do
Help protect your community from these negative impacts by reporting any code violations in your neighborhoods and preserving property values. Dial 972.576.3414 to report code violations if you are Red Oak resident. If you have any complaints or concerns please feel free to contact us.
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Dumping
You may not dump garbage or unwanted items. There are several landfills near the Red Oak area where you may dispose of items that you no longer want for a fee. Code enforcement pursues two goals with illegal dumping - ensuring the dump site is cleaned up and catching the perpetrator.
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High Grass, Weeds, and Brush
High grass, weeds, and brush create a fire hazard and provide a harborage for rats, snakes, and other vermin. Any grass, weeds, or brush over 12 inches in height is in violation.
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Junked Vehicles
Junked Vehicles are defined as motor vehicles, watercraft or aircraft that are self propelled and have at least one condition from a list of categories outlined on this page.
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Litter Trash and Junk
The exterior property and premises and interior of vacant structures should be kept free from litter, trash, rubbish, junk or any other material that is unsightly, offensive, or is harboring insects and rodents.
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Parking
Parking of any truck with a carrying capacity of five (5) tons or more on any public (city-maintained) street, parking lot, right-of-way, or other public place
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Signs in the Right of Way
You may not post a sign in the right of way or on public property. Off-premise signs are prohibited. For example, a garage sale sign can only be placed where the sale is taking place, or a house for sale sign can only be placed on the property where the house is being sold.
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Jonathan McIntosh
Code Enforcement OfficerPhone: 972-576-3414
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Code Enforcement
Physical Address
411 W. Red Oak Rd.
Red Oak, TX 75154
Phone: (972) 576-3414Fax: (972) 576-3425
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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