We need extra income and I want to take care of children in my home. Do I need any permits?
If you can have a home occupation in your neighborhood, you can care for other family’s children in your home under certain circumstances. As long as you care for 5 or less children, you can do it in your home with little, if any, remodeling to your home. If you care for 6 or more children at one time, your home will have to meet the standards for an educational occupancy under the International Building Code.

Exiting to assure health and safety for the children may be an issue as well as handicapped accessibility. If you care for 13 or more children, a conditional use permit will be required in most neighborhoods in the City as well as compliance with the International Building Code.

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1. Can the City force removal of inoperative vehicles?
2. My neighbor's property is full of junk, litter & unused vehicles. Will the City help me eliminate this mess?
3. There's an abandoned vehicle on my street. Who should I call?
4. Can people live in RV's in a residential zone?
5. There is a hedge/fence that blocks the view of the intersection. Can code enforcement personnel help?
6. My neighbor had 6 garage sales last summer. The items stayed in her front yard between sales. Can they do that?
7. Can I park and sell my car from a vacant lot or the city right-of-way?
8. We need extra income and I want to take care of children in my home. Do I need any permits?
9. My neighbor is operating a business from his home. Is that legal?
10. Who do I call for weeds?
11. Are there things a code enforcement officer cannot address?