We all like to keep our neighborhoods looking nice. That can mean different things to different people. Therefore, the City of Farmington has codes (or rules) to regulate certain things such as parking, storage of refuse, unlicensed and inoperable vehicles, and general property maintenance. Watch this short video about Farmington's codes and ordinances.
In the past, these situations were enforced on a complaint only basis. That will continue, but in addition, the city has increased code enforcement. If a violation is found, the property owner will receive a letter and have ten days to resolve the issue. When the property is re-inspected, if the violation has not been resolved, a second notice will be sent along with a cost recovery fee. A re-inspection will occur every ten days and the fee will continue to accumulate until the violation is remedied. If the fee is not paid, it will be assessed on the property taxes.
It is up to each individual property owner to maintain their property according to code. Take a look around your property and if any of these code violations are occurring, please remedy them to avoid receiving a notice. The city appreciates everyone’s cooperation. To review the complete City Code click on the link below:
For more information about these codes and the code enforcement process, please call Code Enforcement at 651-280-6823 or KSwift@FarmingtonMN.gov. Here are some general rules to follow regarding our most frequently reported code complaints, click on each title for details: