Westland enforces blight under the International Property Maintenance Code, covering junk vehicles, tall grass, peeling paint, broken windows, and debris through Code Enforcement civil infractions.
The City of Westland has adopted the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) by reference and supplements it with local blight provisions in the Code of Ordinances. Common violations include grass and weeds exceeding eight inches, accumulated trash or junk, inoperable or unlicensed vehicles stored in public view, broken windows, missing siding, peeling paint, structural decay, graffiti, and overgrown trees encroaching on the right-of-way. Code Enforcement officers issue a Notice of Violation giving 7 to 30 days to abate, depending on severity. Failure to comply results in municipal civil infraction tickets (typically 100 to 500 dollars per offense), and the city may abate at the owner's expense and place a lien on the property. Repeat or hazardous conditions can be referred to the 18th District Court for injunctive relief.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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