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If you think a property in your neighborhood is not being maintained
in compliance with City Codes, contact the Code Enforcement Officer
at 913-385-4605 or send e-mail to codes@pvkansas.com.
Maintenance of Structures
• Paint - Peeling paint on wall surfaces, trim, windows,
etc. shall not exceed 25%.
• Foundations - Foundations must remain structurally
sound, free from open cracks or breaks so as to prevent the entry
of rats and other animals.
• Exterior Openings - All exterior openings shall be
fitted with window, door, or other appropriate covering and shall
be maintained in good condition.
• Windows - Windows shall be fully supplied with glass
windowpanes without open cracks or breaks, or a substitute material
approved by the City.
• Gutters and Downspouts - Guttering and downspouts
that have been broken or damaged shall be repaired or replaced.
• Attached Structures - Attached structures such as
porches, stairs, landings, etc. shall be maintained in good condition.
• Fences - Fences shall be properly maintained in good
condition free of damage, breaks, or missing structural members.
• Driveways - Driveways, walkways, etc. shall not be
allowed to deteriorate to the extent they constitute a safety hazard.
Lawn Maintenance
• Weeds - Grass and weeds shall not exceed eight (8)
inches in height. This includes public rights-of-way and easement
areas.
• Trees - Trees shall be trimmed to a minimum height
of fourteen (14) feet above the street and nine (9) feet above the
sidewalk.
• Bushes - Bushes, hedges, trees, etc. shall be trimmed
in such a manner as to not obstruct a public sidewalk or intersection.
Outside Storage
• Useful Items - All items stored outdoors must be
located within a fully enclosed structure, or within the back yard
and fully screened from view from any adjacent property. In no event
shall outside storage occupy more than 20% of the allowable outside
storage area.
• Trash & Debris - The throwing, leaving, depositing,
or allowing the accumulation of any worn out, broken, or worthless
item, waste, garbage, trash, debris, or refuse on any property,
drainage course or other land is prohibited.
• Trash Cans - Trash cans and recycling bins must be
stored indoors, or in the side or rear yard screened from view.
Vehicle Parking & Storage
• Hard Surfaces - All vehicles must be parked on a
hard surface (concrete or asphalt) Parking on unimproved surfaces
is not permitted.
• Inoperable/Unlicensed Vehicles - All vehicles stored
on private property must be operable and property licensed unless
stored in an enclosed structure.
• Recreational Vehicles - Recreational vehicles, including
boats, campers, trailers, etc. must be stored in the side or rear
yard, at least five feet from the property line and 15 feet from
the street (corner lots.) Recreational vehicles may be stored in
the front driveway for no more than seventy-two (72) hours in any
fourteen (14) day period.
• Commercial Vehicles - Commercial vehicles may not
be permanently parked in residential areas.
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