Organization of Westside Neighbors (O.W.N.)

CODE ENFORCEMENT-DID YOU KNOW?

Feb 06, 2002

DID YOU KNOW?
Owners/occupants of dwellings within the city limits of Colorado Springs shall be responsible for:

- Properties and accessory structures that afford privacy and are kept in sound condition and good repair.

- Properties being weather-tight and rodent-resistant.

- Property stairs, porches, sidewalks and exterior attachments of every kind being capable of supporting normal loads, and kept in sound condition and good repair.

- Removal of snow from City sidewalks, and private stairs, walkways and sidewalks, within 24 hours after end of snowfall.

- Dwelling interiors must be kept free of trash, garbage, animal and or human waste, or any condition that constitutes a health hazard to occupants or surrounding neighbors.

- Occupied dwellings must be supplied with utility services at all times, (gas, electric and water, where applicable).

- Residential dwelling must be kept free of all insect and rodent infestations. Owners of dwellings with two or more units are responsible for pest extermination.


The Code Enforcement Unit of the Colorado Springs Police Department plays an important role in preserving the attractive appearance of neighborhoods in Colorado Springs. Code Enforcement is responsible for the inspection of buildings and properties to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions for the residents of the City.


INSPECTION FEES
FOR REPEAT OFFENDERS:
The owner of property which has been previously cited for one or more violations of the same chapter of the City Code at least two (2) or more times during any successive six (6) month period will be assessed a $100.00 fee for each scheduled reinspection necessitated by the repeat offender?s continued violation.