Allen enforces property maintenance code requiring owners to control rodents, roaches, and mosquitoes. West Nile surveillance runs May through October with targeted spraying. Standing water violations cited under Chapter 8 health code.
Allen adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC Section 309) requiring extermination of infestations. Collin County Health Services partners on vector control. Mosquito trapping performed weekly; positive West Nile results trigger spraying within 48 hours. Residents must eliminate standing water (tires, clogged gutters, buckets).
Notice of violation with 10-day cure period. Fines 100-500 dollars. Repeat offenders face municipal court citation.
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