The City Departments/Boards Agendas & Minutes Permits Code Book Campground Resources Tax Levy Info Code Enforcement – 3 N. Vine St. (behind City Hall) Call the Police Department for Code Violations – 712-527-9920 or after hours 712-527-4844 Fax: 712-527-5236 Email: codeenforcement@cityofglenwood.org _________________________________________________________________________________ What Code Enforcement Does Code Enforcement works under the umbrella of the Police Department and in partnership with the citizens of Glenwood to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment. We help maintain and improve the quality of our community by enforcing codes, solving specific problems and promoting public safety within the community. Many complaints that are made to Code Enforcement are not violations of the Glenwood City/Municipal Code. Before reporting an issue, please view the lists below to see if it is handled by Code Enforcement. Common Code Enforcement Issues & Questions City Codes Land Development Ordinances Building permits Business licenses, sign permits and occupancy permits Zoning or land use violations Substandard or dangerous buildings Dangerous property conditions Accumulation of garbage, trash, junk, or recyclable materials Inoperable, junk or unlicensed vehicle(s) on public or private property Excess animals at a residence: no more than 4; dogs and cats (Only dogs require licensing) Violation of Chicken ordinance Animal complaints or Bite Reports Vegetation encroaching into the right-of-way, creating a pedestrian or traffic hazard Signs in or over the right-of-way Possible fire hazards including (residential or commercial) properties Performing construction (residential or commercial) without obtaining a building permit Snow Ordinance violation Report a Violation To report a violation 24 hours a day please contact Mills County 911 Communications Centers Non-Emergency number at: 712-527-4844 What Happens After I Report a Violation? Typically, the Code Enforcement Officer will visit the site of the violation within 48 hours after receiving the complaint. The Officer will evaluate the situation, possibly take pictures, and determine whether a violation has occurred. If a violation has occurred, the Code Enforcement Officer will begin the compliance process by attempting to make contact with the property owner or responsible person, or will leave a courtesy notice “Red Tag” notifying the responsible person that a violation has occurred and a time frame in which to rectify the violation. Questions? Contact Code Enforcement at 712-527-9920 or codeenforcement@cityofglenwood.org ____________________________________________________________________ Upcoming events LIBRARY BOARD MEETING DEC 1, 2021 GLENWOOD CITY COUNCIL DEC 14, 2021 GMU BOARD MEETING DEC 15, 2021 VIEW CALENDAR City news Glenwood’s Comprehensive Plan Glenwood’s Comprehensive Plan – Initial Public Meeting VIEW ALL NEWS Glenwood City Hall 5 N Vine Street Glenwood, IA 51534 (712) 527-4717 Open M-F 7:30am - 4:30pm Site Navigation The City Departments/Boards Agendas & Minutes Permits Code Book Campground Resources Tax Levy Info © 2013 | Website by