If I vacate my home, do I need to worry about maintenance and security?

Even though a residence may be vacant due to a seasonal change of homes or a pending sale, it is still the homeowner's responsibility to ensure that the property is properly maintained. The property shall be properly landscaped which includes:

  • Grass
  • Ground covers
  • Bushes
  • Trees
  • Shrubs
  • Hedges or similar plantings

Maintenance includes regular landscaping and removal of all trimming:

  • Watering
  • Irrigation
  • Cutting
  • Pruning
  • Mowing

Property shall be maintained in a secure manner so as not to be accessible to unauthorized persons. Secure manner includes the closure and locking of all windows, doors, and gates.

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1. What are the regulations concerning exterior structure and code enforcement?
2. Are recreational vehicles allowed on my property?
3. Can I keep construction materials on my property?
4. How often and to what degree do I have to maintain my lawn from grass and noxious weeds?
5. Can I park old cars or cars I'm working on off-street?
6. Am I allowed to remove trees on my property?
7. Does the city care about fallen and dead trees on my private property?
8. Can I display signs on my property?
9. What types of natural features are allowed on private property?
10. If I vacate my home, do I need to worry about maintenance and security?