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Dickinson moves to proactive code enforcement, with fines for repeat offenders
Summary
City Manager Chaise Cary told council the city will shift to proactive code enforcement with immediate citations and daily fines for repeat violations, targeting overgrown vegetation, junk vehicles, illegal dumping and unsafe structures.
City Manager Chaise Cary told the City Council Jan. 13 that the city is shifting from reactive to proactive code enforcement and will pursue immediate citations and daily fines for repeat or chronic violations. Cary said the policy will target overgrown vegetation, junk vehicles, illegal dumping and unsafe or substandard structures and will be coordinated with municipal court to streamline enforcement.
Cary framed the change as part of a broader organizational focus on service and integrity. He summarized his leadership philosophy, saying: "Be kind, be respectful, do the right thing." Council asked for quarterly compliance reports and staff committed to increased daily monitoring and enforcement activity.
