Alta Vista Neighborhood Association

Code Compliance

Mar 22, 1999

One of the biggest concerns of most Alta Vista neighbors is code compliance violations, and how to effectively handle the complaints. The AVNA Board is considering using a "Blue Card" mailer to alert residents of code violations on their property. If voluntary compliance is not met within 10 days, a Code Compliance Officer would then make a house call.

We thought it wiser still, that we once again inform every one of the most common complaints in the hope that violations might receive the proper attention and fewer would need porting. The most frequent violations include:

* parking on the front lawn
* parking on the sidewalk
* right of way obstructions
* excessive noise
* unclean and unkempt property and weeds exceeding 12"
* animal problems, especially unrestrained pets

Should identified code violations persist, you may do one of two things. You may call Code Compliance directly at (210) 207-7230, to report the complaint, or you may call the AVNA Hotline and leave a detailed report. The complaint will then be faxed with AVNA?’s support to both the Code Compliance Department and the District Council Office. In turn, this will produce quick and effective measures in dealing with and following up on the violation.

During the AVNA annual "Spring Clean", among other clean up measures, we will be doing a code compliance sweep throughout the neighborhood identifying violations.

Please help keep Alta Vista the best that it can be, through voluntary compliance with city codes.