Roseville will soon begin its annual Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP), during which code enforcement staff proactively conduct inspections of residential and business properties.
The City hopes that by identifying problems when they are minor, property owners will make repairs before they become larger and more costly nuisances.
The program is funded by the Roseville Economic Development Authority (REDA). Code Enforcement staff visit approximately one-third of all business, commercial, residential and public properties each year. Property owners in those neighborhoods were sent a letter in May, along with a brochure listing the most common property maintenance violations and City Code regulations.
Throughout the summer, staff will walk along public streets, not going onto residential private property, and identify visible exterior maintenance or nuisance conditions. Business properties are viewed from parking lots and sidewalks to identify exterior maintenance or nuisance conditions. Staff notifies property owners of any problems and offers suggestions on the types of repairs or corrections needed.
The most common issues are brush and trash piles, long grass, tires, lumber, household items and old equipment. Unlicensed or inoperable cars and cars parked on the grass are frequent problems. Inspectors also look for property maintenance issues such as buildings or fences in need or paint or in repair.
Codes Coordinator David Englund credits greater awareness and cooperation from property owners for the success of the program. In 2016, staff performed 3,427 residential and commercial property inspections, and achieved 100% compliance on public nuisance violations.
Visit www.cityofroseville.com/NEP or contact city staff at 651-792-7014 or NEP@cityofroseville.com for program updates.
Get helpful housing program information, including information on low cost home improvement loans, at www.cityofroseville.com/EDA.