Stamford, CT Code Violation Reporting: Common Violations (2026)
Key Facts
- Lot-level violations listed
- 10 conditions
- Building-exterior violations listed
- 7 conditions
- Who cites violations
- Anti-Blight Officer
- Fine after notice
- $100 per day
Summary
Stamford's Blighted Properties ordinance lists specific, objective conditions, standing water, tall weeds, broken fences, litter, damaged siding, that count as reportable Property Maintenance Violations enforceable by the Anti-Blight Officer.
Property Maintenance Violation shall mean the violation of the following standards with respect to lots or parcels:(1)All premises shall be graded, drained, kept free of persistent standing water and maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.... (3)All fences shall be maintained.... (9)Refuse and recycling receptacles shall be emptied on a regular basis and shall be removed from the street or curb within two (2) days following collection.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 72).
Full Breakdown
Section 146-45(a) of the city's Blighted Properties ordinance enumerates ten lot-level violations, standing water, unattended shopping carts, unmaintained fences, overgrown landscaping, unmowed planting strips, hazardous walkways, unclean vacant lots, deteriorated signage, uncollected refuse containers, and uncovered cigarette receptacles at food establishments, plus seven building-exterior conditions such as missing siding, cracked foundations, and pest infestation. Any of these, once cited by the Anti-Blight Officer and left uncorrected past the notice period, becomes an enforceable violation carrying a $100-per-day fine.
Violations & Fines
Standing water, overgrown weeds, broken fences, litter, damaged siding, pest infestation, or faded signage left uncorrected after notice each qualify as a citable violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific conditions count as a Stamford property maintenance violation?
Does a single overgrown lawn count as a violation?
Sources & Official References
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