Building and Rental Inspections
Monday – Friday

Electrical Mechanical Plumbing Inspections
Tuesday & Thursday.

Nuisance Hearings
1st Monday – 4 pm
Library Quiet Room

ZBA Meetings
1st Wednesday – 7 pm
Council Chambers

Code Enforcement

Neighborhood Improvement Division staff are charged with ensuring that properties are maintained in compliance with the land development policies and laws adopted by the City Council.

L: Debbie Sheppard, Code Enforcement Officer

R: Nancy Sarzynski, Code Enforcement Officer

If you have any questions regarding property maintenance, a code complaint and/or an invoice you have received regarding property maintenance, please call the Neighborhood Improvement Department. The staff will assist you in any way possible.

The Department has two officers on staff, Nancy Sarzynski and Debbie Sheppard. The officers are in the office for phone calls from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The remainder of the day they are out of the Building inspecting.

Download a brochure (pdf) on the West Nile Virus.

Rodent Information


What foods bring rats into a yard?


Garbage that rats can get into, like garbage cans with loose lids, plastic or paper bags and litter.
Food for pets and birds that has not been eaten. Birdseed on the ground, pet food in pet dishes, breadcrumbs, etc.
Fruits and berries that have fallen to the ground.
Compost pile that isn’t (do not put meat, fish, poultry or dairy in compost)
Dog droppings

Do not give food and shelter to these most unwanted guests!


The time to act is before the signs (droppings) of rat or mouse.
Stack fire wood 18 inches off the ground and away from all buildings.
Birdhouses and seed should be on poles and in trays rats can’t get.
Keep garbage can lids closed tightly.
Plant bushes so they will stay at least three feet from your house.
Keep yards and alleys clean. Remove all junk and debris.
If you feed them, they will stay. Pick up fruit and vegetables in your yard.
Use only rodent resistant composters.
In basements keep any food in closed containers that rats can’t chew through.
Cover all openings to your house. Rats can get into very small places.

Dead Rats


Dead rats must first be wrapped in newspaper, or placed in a plastic bag before putting it in a tightly covered garbage can.
Injured or sick rats must be killed then wrapped and put in the garbage can. Try not to touch the dead rat. Use gloves if possible.
Wash your hands with hot water and soap after getting rid of the dead rats.
Code Enforcement

Call Code Officers
248-546-4074.
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 9:00 am
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Rodent Control Handout
Call 248-546-4074




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