Detroit Blight Violation Codes

Property Transfer Registration

Failure to update property registration upon transfer of ownership.

No Certificate of Compliance

Occupying or renting a property without a valid CoC.

No Certificate of Compliance (Subsection A)

Failure to obtain Certificate of Compliance — subsection a.

No Certificate of Compliance (Non-Rental)

Failure to obtain Certificate of Compliance — non-rental property.

No Certificate of Compliance

Emergency Order Non-Compliance

Failure to comply with an emergency or imminent danger order from BSEED.

BSEED Order Non-Compliance

Failure to comply with a BSEED administrative order.

Correction Notice Non-Compliance

Failure to comply with a correction notice within the specified timeframe.

Correction Notice Non-Compliance (Subsection 3)

Failure to comply with correction notice — subsection 3.

Hazard to Occupants / Public Safety

Failure to abate hazard to occupants or public due to condition of building (less than 5 stories).

Vacant Property Registration

Failure to register a vacant building within 30 days of vacancy.

Rental Registration

Failure to register rental property (Landlord Registration).

No Certificate of Compliance

Lead Clearance Missing

Renting a property without a valid lead clearance report.

Lead Clearance — Rental (All Other Structures)

Unlawful rental of property without lead clearance — all other structures except 5+ story buildings.

Lead Inspection / Risk Assessment

Failure to obtain lead inspection or risk assessment for rental property.

Lead Compliance — Rental Property

Failure to comply with lead safety requirements for rental property.

Graffiti

Failure to remove graffiti from exterior surfaces.

Failure to Maintain Vacant

Vacant building not secured, boarded, or maintained.

Exterior Maintenance — General

Failure to maintain exterior of property in good repair.

No Building ID

Address numbers missing or not visible.

Interior Maintenance Violation

Failure to maintain interior of building in sanitary and safe condition.

Windows / Glazing Violation

Broken, cracked, or missing window glass or glazing.

Dangerous / Unsafe Conditions

Property conditions creating danger to public health or safety.

Exterior Wall Maintenance

Peeling paint, rotting siding, or missing trim.

Roof and Drainage

Leaking roof or missing gutters causing dampness.

Broken Windows/Glazing

Windows broken or boarded without a permit.

Rodent Harborage

Conditions conducive to rodent harborage on property

Defective Fence / Structure

Defective or deteriorated fence or accessory structure

Defective Fence / Structure (108)

Defective or deteriorated fence or accessory structure (section 108)

Improper Storage

Improper outdoor storage of materials or items

Occupancy — Mechanical/Electrical Non-Compliance

Occupancy of dwelling or building not in compliance with mechanical or electrical equipment facilities requirements.

Heating Facilities — Failure to Provide

Failure to provide mechanical heating facilities as required.

Mechanical Equipment Non-Compliance

Failure to maintain mechanical appliances and equipment in safe working condition.

Graffiti

Graffiti on property per DPD Directive 204.8-3.6 / Sec 8-15-6

Vacant Building Registration

Failure to register vacant building or maintain vacant property

Courville Container Storage

Bins left at the curb outside of approved hours (6pm day prior to 9pm collection day).

Illegal Dumping (Bulk)

Accumulation of bulk waste (> 1 cubic yard) without scheduled pickup.

Unauthorized Use of Others' Containers

Depositing domestic or commercial solid waste in containers owned, assigned to, or contracted for by other persons or premises.

Improper Courville Container Placement

Improper placement of Courville container between collections.

Improper Bulk Waste Set-Out

Bulk waste set out improperly or outside approved pickup window.

Rodent Harborage

Conditions promoting rat infestation (rubbish piles, open containers).

Scrap Tires

Storage of tires outdoors.

Large-Scale Illegal Dumping (5+ Cubic Yards)

Dumping, storing, or depositing solid waste of 5 cubic yards or more on private property, public property, or right-of-way.

Commercial Waste Violation

Improper handling or storage of commercial solid waste.

Illegal Dumping (Property Owner Liability)

Allowing solid waste to accumulate on property (owner liability provision).

Illegal Dumping (Fly-Dump)

Illegal dumping or fly-dumping on property

Bulk Waste / Solid Waste

Bulk Waste / Solid Waste

Dangerous Building — Fire/Wind/Flood Damage

Building damaged by fire, wind, flood, deterioration, or neglect below minimum structural requirements.

Dangerous Building — Structural Failure Risk

Building structure is likely to fall, become detached, or collapse.

Dangerous Building — Vacant/Open to Trespass

Building is vacant, dilapidated, and open at door or window, accessible to trespassers.

Dangerous Building — Public Nuisance

Building constitutes a public nuisance due to conditions attracting trespassers or criminal activity.

Improper Waste Disposal

Failure to maintain property free of waste, debris, or trash

Improper Waste Disposal (Subsection A)

Failure to maintain property free of waste (subsection a)

Animal Waste on Property

Failure to remove animal waste on public or private property.

Commercial Parking in Residential

Parking commercial vehicles or trailers on residential lots.

Commercial Parking in Residential

Inoperable Vehicle

Unlicensed or dismantled vehicle on private property.

Lawn Parking

Vehicle parked on unpaved surface / lawn

Lawn Parking (Subsection 3)

Vehicle parked on unpaved surface / lawn (subsection 3)

Inoperable Vehicle (Subsection A)

Inoperable vehicle stored on property (subsection a)

High Weeds / Plant Growth

Vegetation exceeding 8 inches in height on private property or the adjacent berm.

Noxious Weeds

Presence of ragweed, poison ivy, or other prohibited species.

Vegetation / Weeds

Sign / Display Violation

Sign or display not in compliance with zoning requirements.

Change of Use w/o Permit

Operating a business or changing property use without zoning approval.

Failure to Remove Snow

Snow/ice not cleared from sidewalk within 24 hours of snowfall.

Snow / Ice Removal

Failure to clear snow or ice from sidewalk within grace period