FinalCMPMCcodechanges.pptx

City of Buckeye
Code Enforcement
Property Maintenance Code 2026 -
Rewrite

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Introduction
The The property property maintenance maintenance code code has has not not been been fully fully
updated updated since since it it was was first first adopted adopted in in July July 2007 2007
There There have have only only been been a a few few small small amendments amendments made made over over
the the years, years, with with the the last last one one being being in in October October 2018 2018
It It is is overdue! overdue!
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Much of the current “International
Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)” is
written for the eastern half of the US
with their more extreme weather and
different building structure needs. In
our mostly dry, desert climate, we don’t
need or even relate to a lot of the
current IPMC codes, meaning we just amend
a lot more.
Rewriting Buckeye’s property
maintenance code to fit our city’s
needs, wants, building requirements
and growth under its own chapter in
the City Code, just made sense. That
is why this new, updated City Code
Chapter 26 was written.
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General Enforcement
The picture can't be displayed. This is one of the first sections in the re-written
code. It existed previously but was very unorganized and
hard to understand how things were done.
The picture can't be displayed. It has been reorganized to clearly define Code
Enforcement’s functions, processes, and case-handling
sequence for improved understanding by both citizens and
staff.
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Education / Enforcement Timeline
• 1) Receive complaint by email, phone call, in person or proactively.
• 2) Complete an inspection of the property and attempt personal contact for any violations noted. Provide
education to the homeowner or occupant of any violations.
• 3) Issue a Notice of Violation (NOV) listing any noted violations, explain what needs to be done for
compliance and give time to complete this – about 2 weeks to 30 days, depending on the violation.
• 4) Complete a reinspection of the property, noting any remaining violations.
• 5) Issue an Order of Compliance (OC) with same information given in 1st notice and give additional time of 2
weeks to 30 days depending on the violation.
• 6) Complete a 3rd inspection of the property, noting any remaining violations.
• 7) Issue a citation with a court date that is approximately 30 days out.
Total time from complaint to issuing a citation is usually between 30-90 days.
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Civil Sanctions (Civil Citation
Fines)
The civil citation fines have been updated, separated
and increased.
The current fine structure is insufficient, has little
impact, and does not give motivation for continued
property maintenance.
The existing fines fail to influence larger businesses,
LLCs and corporations, as they are very minimal
compared to the cost of property upkeep.
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Civil Citation Fine Breakdown
Individual Ownership:
1st & 2nd Offenses = $150 - $250
3rd & Additional offenses within 24 months = $300 - $450
Businesses, Corporations, or Similar Ownership:
1st & 2nd Offenses = $200 - $350
3rd & Additional offenses within 24 months = $400 - $550
NOTE: Fines are used to gain compliance and are punitive only
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Comparable City Fines
Avondale Goodyear
1st Offense = $300
1st Offense = $250
2nd + Offense = $500
2nd Offense = $500
3rd Offense = $1000
Glendale
1st / 2nd Offense = $20 - $300
Surprise Repeat Offenses = $100 -
$1000
1st Offense = $100
2nd Offense = $250 Peoria
3rd Offense = $500 1st Offense = $500
2nd + Offense = $750
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Parking & Storage of Trailers
RV’s, Boats, Camping Trailers, Flat-bed Trailers,
etc.
This is a big issue in most of our neighborhoods. A
new section was added specifically to deal with
this and give citizens a little bit of flexibility
for their trailers.
It gives allowance for trailers up to 20ft in
length to park on a driveway permitted it doesn’t
block a sidewalk, easement/ROW, or a neighbor’s
visibility when backing out of their driveway.
Trailers over 20ft long can park on a side yard, if
it is on an improved surface, and not blocking any 10
visibility.

Sections Removed
The section pertaining to
citizens being able to file
an appeal was removed. The
City does not have an
Appeals Board and allowing
a citizen to appeal to a
judge in court gives them
the same options. The section dealing with
backyard pool fencing was
removed. This safety issue is
already addressed and
enforceable thru Chapter 7 of
the Development Code.
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Questions? Comments?
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