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Troy zoning inspector outlines property-maintenance rules and how residents can report violations
Summary
City of Troy zoning inspector Taylor Brunner and staffer Lauren Karch summarize the city’s adoption of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, common violations (peeling paint, roof defects, overgrown grass), how to report problems, and enforcement steps including repair orders and potential court filing.
Taylor Brunner, the City of Troy zoning inspector, said the city has adopted the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 edition, and that its requirements apply to every structure in the city, interior and exterior alike. “It covers all, no matter if you're a primary structure, accessory structure, or the exterior interior of a property,” Brunner said.
Brunner and Lauren Karch, a city staff member, walked listeners through common violations the department sees and where residents can find help. “Peeling paint is probably 90% of the time a write-up,” Brunner said, recommending scraping and repainting or installing protective siding. He also cited roof deterioration, algae growth, missing…
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