Lubbock's Code Administration Department walked through the University Pines neighborhood on November 11 looking for violations, and the city says four kinds cover most citations: zoning, junked vehicles, weeds, and dangerous structures.
The city runs these sweeps all the time, but plenty of people don't know what actually counts as a violation. The goal of the codes is to keep neighborhoods clean, safe, and welcoming.
Zoning is the first category. The city looks at whether designated parking areas are paved and whether anyone stores junk outside. RVs fall under zoning too. A parked RV can't extend over sidewalks or other property lines, and people can't live or sleep in an RV on private property, though the code lists several exceptions. Commercial properties get checked on signs, landscaping, and other potential violations.
Junked vehicles are simpler. A vehicle with expired tags that hasn't moved in over 30 days earns the owner a penalty. It starts with a notice of violation that sets a deadline to fix the vehicle or tow it.
If bulky junk is piling up at your place, the city offers some help. In University Pines, it provides roll off dumpsters for old furniture and large tree branches, and they sit near the field office during neighborhood inspections.
Common questions
What are the most common property violations in Lubbock?
- Lubbock says four kinds of violations cover most citations: zoning, junked vehicles, weeds, and dangerous structures. The city said so after its Code Administration Department walked through University Pines on November 11. The city runs these sweeps all the time, and the goal is to keep neighborhoods clean, safe, and welcoming.
Can I live in an RV on my property in Lubbock?
- Generally no, people can't live or sleep in an RV on private property in Lubbock, though the code lists several exceptions. RVs fall under zoning, the first category the city checks, and a parked RV can't extend over sidewalks or other property lines.
What does the city check for under Lubbock's zoning rules?
- The city checks whether designated parking areas are paved and whether anyone stores junk outside. RVs fall under zoning too, with limits on how far they can extend and where people can sleep. Commercial properties get checked on signs as well.
