The Code Enforcement Officers are responsible for enforcing Municipal Codes of the City. Code Enforcement does not enforce deed and covenant restrictions.
City Ordinance
A law passed by the City Council
Enforced by Code Enforcement officers
Punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.00 and/ or six months in the Fayette County jail
May issue Notice of Violations, Stop Work Orders, or Citations to be heard at the Municipal Court
Deed and Covenant Restrictions
A rule imposed by a developer/builder specific to a subdivision
Enforced by active homeowner association (HOA) or other board
Punishable per HOA or as determined by the Small Claims Court judge
Warnings and violations issued by HOA
Some examples of issues that people generally believe to be code violations but are not are:
Colors of homes
Trailers and campers must be screened from public view
Placement of child play structures such as swing sets, trampolines, basketball goals
Parking in the street (unless specifically marked)