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Care of Premises

When conditions within a property are visible from a public right-of-way and tend to reduce the visual appeal of the property, a possible unsightly or objectionable condition exists. This condition may be any object or matter such as appliances, building materials, dead trees, limbs, brush, household items, rubbish, tires, vehicles or similar items that are openly stored or abandoned and must be removed. To report violations or for specific information about each of these code violations, or information on how to acquire an information brochure, please call (254) 501-7608.

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Dangerous Buildings

All buildings or structures must meet the minimum standards of city building codes and ordinances. Any building or structure that is abandoned, unsecured, dilapidated, has structural damage or has substandard construction is a dangerous building and shall be repaired, demolished or removed. To report violations, for specific information about each of these code violations, or information on how to acquire an information brochure, please call (254) 501-7608.

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High Weeds and Grass

High weeds and grass are considered a violation when growth exceeds 12 inches in height. Properties that are more than two acres shall maintain a 50-foot wide strip adjacent to any public street, right-of-way or adjacent to any lot that is occupied by a residence or business. The owner and tenant are responsible for maintaining the property from any adjacent street curbs to the back of their property. Any alley or right-of-way adjacent to their property must also be maintained. To report violations, for specific information about each of these code violations, or for information on how to acquire an information brochure, please call (254) 501-7608.

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Junked Vehicles

A junked vehicle is a self-propelled vehicle that has an expired license plate and expired  motor vehicle inspection certificate and is wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, or discarded. The vehicle must be restored to operable condition, removed from the property, or be stored in an enclosed structure. To report violations, for specific information about each of these code violations, or information on how to acquire an information brochure, please call (254) 501-7608. Contact the Police Department at (254) 200-7904 for vehicles that are parked on the street.

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Litter and Trash Debris

Accumulations of litter, trash and debris on private premises can be more than just unsightly. More importantly, by their presence, vermin-related and public health concerns often coexist. Such accumulations must be removed by the property owner. To report violations, for specific information about each of these code violations, or for information on how to acquire an information brochure, please call (254) 501-7608.

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Parking In Residential Areas

Any commercial use vehicle with capacity greater than one (1) ton is prohibited from parking in residential areas. Such vehicles shall be parked on paved property that is commercially zoned. Trailers parked on the street in residential areas are prohibited. One utility trailer with bed length of 16 feet or less, without advertising on it, visible from public right-of-way may be parked on an all-weather surface. Citations may be issued for vehicles parked in violation. To report violations, for specific information about each of these code violations, or for information on how to acquire an information brochure, please call (254) 501-7608. Contact the Police Department at (254) 200-7904 for vehicles that are parked on the street.

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Parking On All-Weather Surface Required

The City of Killeen has adopted City ordinances for parking vehicles on private property to lessen congestion in the streets and to facilitate the flow of traffic throughout the city. The all-weather parking area and driveway shall consist of an asphalt or concrete surface. Vehicles parked in violation will be cited and will be required to be relocated to an all-weather surface. To report violations, for specific information about each of these code violations, or for information on how to acquire an information brochure, please call (254) 501-7608.

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Recreational Vehicles: Boats, Travel Trailers, etc.

The City of Killeen allows owners of boats, motor homes, travel trailers, and recreational vehicles to be parked, in residentially-zoned areas, on an all-weather (asphalt or concrete) surface on the owner's property. Vehicles which are parked on the street, alley or encroach on public rights-of-way including sidewalks are prohibited and may be removed by the City. To report violations, for specific information about each of these code violations, or for information on how to acquire an information brochure, please call (254) 501-7608. Contact the Police Department at (254) 200-7904 for vehicles that are parked on the street.

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