Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Department ensures a safe and healthy community environment by addressing nuisance and property standard violations. Violations include inoperable vehicles, rubbish and trash, fence regulations, illegal dumping, substandard structures and tall grass and weeds. 

The Department’s main goal is to resolve these violations, reducing neighborhood deterioration (decline), preserving property values and protecting the well-being of the public.

To Report A Code Violation:

Call: (806) 296-1100

Website: RequestTracker • Plainview, TX • CivicEngage (plainviewtx.org)

Next Steps for Reported Violations

Once a violation is reported:

1) Code Enforcement Officers take photos / gather facts associated with violation.

2) Code Enforcement Officers prepare notice with related code compliance inspections, violations, and other activities.

3) Send notice to the property owner/occupant via mail.

4) Property owner has 10 (ten) days to abate (fix) the violation. Note: vehicle violations may be longer. 

5) Property owner with an open sewer violation has 5 (five) days to correct the violation or water services may be suspended.

If a violation is not corrected within a given time frame, a citation may be issued. 

Types of Code Violations / Nuisances

• Graffiti
• Inappropriate outdoor storage items
• Inoperable vehicles
• Litter/Public Nuisance
• Old tires
• Parking on an improper surface
• Tall weeds/grass/other vegetation
• Unsafe / unsecured windows or doors
• Visibility Triangle / View Obstruction

*List is not all inclusive