City Hall Phone: 515-465-2481
Cell Phone: 515-314-2214
The City of Perry Compliance Officer is
Mike Ware. The duties of the Compliance
Officer include enforcing the Code of Ordinances,
including such areas as nuisance abatement,
junk and junk vehicles, grass and weeds
and snow removal. The Compliance Officer
is constantly striving to make Perry a great
place to live!
What are the specifications for lawn maintenance
for the City of Perry?
Chapter 52 of the Code of Ordinances regulates
grass and weeds. Grass, weeds or brush are
required to be cut, mowed and maintained
so as not to exceed six (6) inches in developed
residential and business and industrial
areas, not to exceed eight (8) inches in
undeveloped residential areas and not to
exceed fifteen (15) inches in agricultural
areas.
According to Chapter 135.03 of the Code
of Ordinances, it is unlawful for any person
to place grass or other yard waste in the
street or alley. The Police Department and
the Public Works Department will monitor
and enforce this regulation.
What are the snow removal requirements
for the City of Perry?
Chapter 136.03 of the Code of Ordinances
requires property owners in the residential
district to remove snow, ice or accumulations
within forty-eight (48) hours from when
snow, ice or accumulations cease to fall.
Property owners in the business district
must remove snow, ice or accumulations within
twelve (12) hours from when snow, ice or
accumulations cease to fall.
If the snow, ice or accumulation is not
removed in the specified time, the City
may clean the sidewalks and assess the costs
against the property owners for collection
in the same manner as property taxes.
What should I do if I have a complaint
about grass/weeds, snow removal, junk vehicles,
etc?
Call Compliance Officer Mike Ware at 515-465-2481
or 515-314-2214. He is a part-time employee,
so be sure to leave a message if you do
not reach him.
Is there anyone in Perry who performs salvage
title vehicle inspections?
The Perry Police Department performs these
inspections. The cost is $30.00 per vehicle.
Please call 515-465-4636
to schedule an inspection. |
