Code Enforcement FAQ

Yes. Any size of storage building will need a permit.

A Variance Petition Form is required and can be obtained in the Code Administration Office on the 4th floor, suite 430, at City Hall (300 N. Loraine) or via our interactive online form.

As the property owner, you may sign a Property Owner's Consent to Remove a Motor Vehicle.

Yes, vehicles should not be parked on an unpaved surface.

Yes, Code Compliance will remove graffiti (at no cost to the property owner) with the submission of a Graffiti Abatement and Indemnity Agreement. The form can be obtained at the Code Compliance Office on the 4th floor, suite 430, at City Hall (300 N. Loraine).

A vehicle is considered inoperable if it does not display current registration and inspection stickers, has flat tires and/or is wrecked or damaged (must be street legal).

The property owner/tenant is responsible for maintaining all property bounded by the owner's property lines, the center of the alley and the back of the existing/proposed curb

No, RVs may not be used as living quarters.

Yes, Customary Home Occupation is allowed with certain restrictions. Code Compliance can answer these questions.

All vehicles visible from a public right-of-way must be currently registered and inspected, not be wrecked or have flat tires.

All vehicles visible from a public right-of-way must be currently registered and inspected, not be wrecked or have flat tires.

No, you do not need a permit to sell items in your garage/yard.

Four per year, but not more than two in a 90 days period.

You may take them to the City Collection Station located at 4100 Smith Road.

No, most business parking lots are not zoned for sale of vehicles.

The current outdoor watering schedule allows residents and businesses in the City of Midland to water twice per week. Even numbered addresses may water outdoors on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Odd numbered addresses may water outdoors on Fridays and Tuesdays. Any violation may result in a fine up to $500.