Property Maintenance Code

The Wilmington Code of Ordinances cover Property Maintenance in part 17.

Specific Examples of Property and Code Violations

Litter and Trash
Junk Vehicles or RV Storage on Residential Property- (This does not apply to cars parked in the street)
Abandoned Shopping Carts
Exterior Structure Maintenance- Roofing, Windows, Siding, and General Property Disrepair
Interior Structure Maintenance- Walls, Flooring, Leaks, Deficient Wiring or Plumbing, Infestation,
Hoarding
Damaged, Dangerous, or Uneven Sidewalks
Vacant Unsecured Property
Tall Grass (exceeding 10 inches April 15th through October 31st )
Overgrown Trees and Shrubs (Growing over sidewalks or roads)
Outdoor Storage of Items
Trash and Recycling Containers
Unsafe Properties- Infestations or Unsanitary Interior Issue