The Neighborhood Inspections division of MABCD works with citizens on neighborhood code compliance. Neighborhood Inspections also provides resources for citizens. Please call 316-660-9220.

FAQs

Is it unlawful for an owner of a vacant residence or building to allow it to become dilapidated and open to entry?

  • Sedgwick County
    These are violations in Sedgwick County Code “Nuisance Code” and may be reported to Sedgwick County Department of Code Enforcement at 271 W 3rd St N. Wichita KS 67202 or by calling (316) 660-1840.
  • City of Wichita
    The City of Wichita uses the Minimum Housing Code, Chapter 20, to determine the minimum standards for light, ventilation, electricity and heating, space requirements, etc. of both vacant and occupied structures and dwelling units. Violations in the City of Wichita may be reported by calling (316) 660-9220 or reporting it to your Neighborhood Housing Inspector. **

How do inoperable vehicles impact our community?

Inoperable vehicles have an impact on the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Sedgwick County. They serve as a breeding ground for insects, rodents and are a danger especially to children because of broken glass, unstable mounting jacks or blocks etc. They are a blighting influence upon the area, devaluing surrounding properties and negatively impacting the quality of life in a community.

What is an inoperable vehicle?

  • Sedgwick County
     The Sedgwick County Code defines inoperable vehicle as: "Any vehicle that is unable to operate or move under its own power. This term also means as a condition of being junked, wrecked, wholly or partially dismantled, discarded, abandoned or unable to perform the functions or purposes for which it was originally constructed and cannot be operated in a normal and safe manner.
  • City of Wichita
     The City of Wichita defines inoperable vehicle as a condition of being junked, wrecked, wholly or partially dismantled, discarded, abandoned or unable to perform the functions or purposes for which it was originally constructed and cannot be operated in a normal and safe manner.

How many inoperable vehicles can be stored on residential property?

  • Sedgwick County
     Sedgwick County Code ("Nuisance Code") allows for the outdoor storage of up to 9 inoperable vehicles and/or parts equal to 9 vehicles. In the unincorporated sections of the county outdoor storage of inoperable vehicles or vehicle parts must be screened in such a manner that the vehicles or parts are not visible from ground level view from the street or the neighboring property.
  • City of Wichita
     The City of Wichita does not allow for any inoperable vehicles within the city limits unless stored inside an enclosed structure. Inoperable vehicles include those vehicles without valid registration and licensing and/or those that cannot be legally and safely driven on Wichita streets. See Sec. 7.40.045 of the Wichita City Code for a complete definition.

Neither code places limits on the number of properly licensed and operational vehicles that you can have on your property.

How tall must grass and weeds be before I can report it?

  • Sedgwick County
     Sedgwick County Nuisance Code, Chapter 19 allows grass to be maintained at no more than 18” in height.
  • City of Wichita
    The City of Wichita Code, Chapter 8, allows for grass to be maintained at no more than 12” in height. **

What can be done if a neighbor has old appliances, trash or debris outside?

  • Sedgwick County
    These violations in Sedgwick County may be reported to Sedgwick County Code Enforcement at MABCD to 271 W 3rd St N. Wichita KS 67202 or by calling (316) 660-9220 or 1-800-527-2633.
  • City of Wichita
    Violations in the City of Wichita may be reported by calling (316) 660-9220 or reporting it to your Neighborhood Housing Inspector. **

Read the City of Wichita's Neighborhood ordinances.
Read Sedgwick County Nuisance ordinances.