How can I make sure my property is in compliance?
If you click on the Codes link listed above, it will take you to where all the latest code of ordinances the city has set in place.
Can I plant native plants on my private property?
Any individual, business, or corporation to plant prairie areas upon privately owned property shall adhere to the regulations listed below concerning native planting areas. These regulations are intended for private property and do not apply to, or grant approval for, native planting areas in the Right of Way pursuant to Title 7 Chapter 5, Article C of the city code.
Click here to read the entire Private Property Native Planting Regulations.
How do I report a property or violation?
You may call our office at 319-291-3820. Occasionally, we do have citizens stop into our office or even mail us in their concerns. To make the process go more smoothly, we do ask you provide us with detailed information.
For example if you are reporting a:
Property: address and what it is exactly that is in violation
Vehicle: make/model and plate number
How much time do I have to clear my sidewalk of snow and ice after it has snowed?
Residential neighborhoods are given forty-eight (48) hours after snowfall to have the entire length and width of the sidewalk cleared of any snow or ice.
Downtown, business districts, or anyone within a three (3) block radius or schools and hospitals are given twenty-four (24) hours.
How tall can my lawn be before I am in violation?
Residential: 8”
Commercial: 12”
What is the length of time I can park my vehicle out on the city street before it needs to be moved?
A licensed and operable vehicle may be parked in the same spot for forty-eight (48) hours at a time. After that time is up, the vehicle must be moved entirely and re-parked in another spot.
With the exception that a snow emergency has been declared. When it is declared that Snow Removal operations are to begin, it shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to impede or block traffic on designated Priority One Snow Removal Routes.
How do I know if I have a code violation on my property?
How Do I contact Code Enforcement?
Contact Information:
626 Mulberry St.
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 291-3820
Office Hours: Monday - Friday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Can I report a Code Enforcement Problem online?
