Code Compliance Division

The City of La Porte has adopted City Codes/Ordinances specifically designed to address blight, nuisances, and to maintain a clean environment for all citizens in our community. The City of La Porte does this by working in partnership with the people of  La Porte.

The mission of the Code Compliance Department is to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment. We help maintain and improve the quality of our community by administering a fair and unbiased enforcement program to correct violations of municipal codes and land use requirements.

Common Violations;

  The following is a list of common violations this department deals with on an 
   everyday basis:                        

    1. Garbage can violations

    2. High weeds and grass

    3. Junk vehicles

    4. Parking on yards and greenbelt areas

    5. Vacant properties

    6. Furniture and rubbish in yard

    7. Dead of diseased trees on private property

    8. Unsafe buildings

    9. Zoning violations

    10. Sign ordinance violations

    11. Landlord/tenant issues

    12. Graffiti

If you see any of the previous violations and would like them addressed please click here or call.