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Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement division plays a vital role in maintaining the quality of life and community standards in Snyder. Our team works to ensure compliance with local ordinances governing property maintenance, zoning, and public safety. We address a wide range of issues, from overgrown vegetation and illegal dumping to abandoned vehicles and building code violations.
Our goal is to preserve property values and promote a safe environment for all residents. We approach our work with a focus on education and cooperation, striving to work alongside property owners to achieve compliance. When necessary, we employ a fair and consistent enforcement process to resolve violations. By upholding community standards, the Code Enforcement division contributes to Snyder's overall well-being and helps ensure our city remains a desirable place to live, work, and visit.
The ordinances and minimum standards are detailed in the Snyder Code of Ordinances. If you have any questions, please contact the Code Enforcement division at (325) 573-4959.
A citizen can report issues by:
- Calling the Code Enforcement division at (325) 573-4959
- Emailing the Code Enforcement division: Kelly Hartman khartman@snydertx.gov
When reporting a code issue, please provide a specific address with as much detail as possible regarding the issue(s) in question. This will allow the Code Enforcement Officer to identify the correct property quickly and begin an investigation. The initial effort will be to gain voluntary compliance. If voluntary compliance is not reached, the Code Enforcement Officer will issue a written complaint to Municipal Court.
Some violations can take a significant amount of time to address due to local and state laws. The compliance time for a tall weeds and/or grass violation can take up to thirty (30) days and a junked vehicle on private property can take upwards of forty-five (45) days.
All enforcement actions are placed in a tracking system to ensure proper follow-up and compliance. All records related to an investigation, citation, or summons are filed according to date as well as a case number generated by the tracking system. These records are kept for the required amount of time as outlined by state law.
Reporting a violation is anonymous.
Frequent issues handled by other city departments:
Police Department - (325) 573-0261
- Vehicles creating traffic hazards
- Recreational vehicles (RVs) parked on public roadways or right-of-way exceeding allowed durations
- Speeding through neighborhoods
- Loud music and noise complaints
- Traffic control concerns
Animal Control - (325) 573-3969
- Animal complaints (barking, etc.)
- Animals running at large (dogs running loose in neighborhoods)
Public Works (Reported to Utility Department) - (325) 573-4960
- Drainage issues (non-residential)
- Potholes in roadways or alleys
- Extra sanitation services
Planning and Development Services - (325) 573-4959
- Subdivision regulations
- Special use requests
- Variance requests
Fire Marshal's Office - (325) 573-6215
- All fire code matters
- Fire inspections: foster homes, businesses, food trucks or trailers, etc.