The core of a good neighborhood is the type of relationships established among its neighbors.  The first step in building a relationship is respecting those next door, down the street and around the corner. 

 

While people have their own ideas of a good neighbor and a good neighborhood, there are some basic standards established either through the City's code and zoning laws or through common courtesies that make life better in your community. 

Do's

• Cut your grass once a week
• Clean your gutters regularly
• Change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors twice a year
• Empty excess water collecting in pots, buckets and containers that can attract and breed mosquitoes
• Plant perennials for the upcoming year
• Schedule bulky items for pickup
• Properly display house numbers
• Clean up after your pets

Don'ts

• Park your car on the front lawn
• Store excess trash and debris around your home
• Play loud music after 10 p.m.
• Park inoperable vehicles on your property
• Forget to retrieve trash rollout containers by midnight on your collection date
• Allow your dog to bark excessively during the night
• Pour contaminants down the storm water drains