City's Property Maintenance Codes Available Online

One of the city's three services is code enforcement, its purpose is to ensure properties in Peachtree Corners are maintained.

For those of who attended Monday's town hall at the YMCA, you met the city's code enforcement officer, Walter Osorio whose job is to not only follow up on requests from citizens but to visit the areas of the city for possible code violations.

Osario, who has been on the job since the first of the year, says most of the calls he deals with are property maintenance complaints.

"When people see me, they don't like me," joked Osorio. "But," he added, "our intent is not to fine people but to get them in compliance."

The 37-page Property Maintenance Code is available on the city's website and covers residential, commercial and apartment properties.

One of the city's codes covers grass and weeds which may not be over 12 inches tall. Osorio said a property owner is usually given two to three days to comply from an issued warning and if the grass is cut then the case is closed.

He said depending on what the violation is will determine how long a property owners has to correct the problem.

Below is a list of a few of the maintenance requirements, the full list of codes is available on the city's website.

Burned Structures: Damaged portions must be removed within 30 days. If repairs are possible, they must commence within 60 days and completed within 120 days. If the repairs are not possible, structures must be removed within 60 days.

Enforcement: The Community Development Department enforces the Property Maintenance Code and may call on personnel from other agencies such as police officers to assist in code enforcement.

Exterior Building Maintenance: Maintenance is required of all exterior surfaces and building components including walls, roof, doors, windows and stairways.

Grass and Weeds: Over 12 inches prohibited.

Hazardous Trees: Required to be removed.

Junk Cars: Inoperable vehicles are prohibited except when stored in an enclosed space or when located within a permitted zoning district.

Location of Parked Vehicles: All vehicles must be parked on a paved surface.

Swimming Pools and Spas: Must be maintained clean, free of algae and mosquitoes and in good repair.

Tree Stumps and Tree Debris: Stumps over 12 inches above ground level and tree debris must be removed no more than 14 days after the tree has been cut.

Vacant Buildings: Must be secured and kept in good repair, free of holes and infestation.

The full listing is available on the city's website: www.cityofpeachtreecornersga.com

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