Code Enforcement

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Duties and Responsibilities

The primary mission of the City of Katy Code Enforcement Division is to enforce City Codes and State Laws to ensure that Katy will be a great place to live and work. The Code Officer’s goal is to ensure the health, safety and welfare of our citizens. This is accomplished by public education and working closely with local authorities, business owners and other City departments to bring both residential and commercial properties into code compliance.

Code Enforcement enforces a variety of code violations including nuisance violations, zoning violations, and parking violations. The following is a list of common code violations:

Weeds and Tall Grass
Illegal Dumping on private or public property
Property Maintenance – building, driveway, fence, and accessory structure maintenance
Health & Safety – accumulation of trash, stagnant water, brush, debris, tires
Sanitation Issues
Illegal Home Occupations
Zoning Violations
Commercial Signage
Hazardous Materials

Code of Ordinances

Frequent Code Violations

Reporting a Suspected Code Violation

Suspected code violations are investigated by city Code Enforcement Officers. If you see a suspected code violation in your neighborhood or around the city, submit a Code Enforcement Complaint Form.