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Code Violation Reporting in High Point, NC (2026)

1 verified code violation reporting rules for High Point, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Common Violations

High Point Code of Ordinances § 12-3-1 lists fifteen conditions that count as a public nuisance anywhere inside city limits or within one mile of them, from waist-deep debris piles to unsecured, storm-damaged buildings. The planning and development director enforces the chapter, issues a 10-day notice to abate under § 12-3-3, and can escalate to city abatement, property liens and civil penalties if an owner ignores it.

High Point Common Code Violations & Nuisance Rules

Some Restrictions

High Point Code of Ordinances § 12-3-1

The existence of any of the following conditions on any land within the corporate limits, or one (1) mile thereof, is hereby declared to be dangerous and prejudicial to the public health or safety, and to constitute a public nuisance: (1)A place of dense growth of weeds, grass or other noxious vegetation exceeding 12 inches in height... (2)Any concentration of rubbish, trash, junk, mattresses, ...

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