COMMON CODE ENFORCEMENT ISSUES

UNSHOVELED SIDEWALKS

Once it stops snowing, residential and commercial property owners have three hours to remove ice, slush, and snow. As a property owner, you are responsible for any sidewalks next to your property. It’s illegal to shovel or plow snow into the street.

POSTING SIGNS IN BOSTON

You can’t post signs of any form in the City, including on city buildings, poles or traffic light posts, private property, or trees. If you have a building permit, you can post certain kinds of commercial signage. Check the City’s Zoning code for more info.

GETTING RID OF TRASH

You can get fined for not storing and disposing of your trash properly. Put your trash out on the curb by 6 a.m. on your trash day. You can also set it outside the night before after 5 p.m. Remember to separate trash from recycling on the curb. Barrels need to be made of metal or durable plastic, have a lid, and can’t be heavier than 50 pounds when full. Tie up any plastic bags inside. You need to use two-ply trash bags that can hold no more than 32 gallons. You can’t store trash in grocery bags, paper bags, cartons, or boxes.

For more information, please visit:  https://www.boston.gov/departments/public-works/how-code-enforcement-works-boston#common-issues 

You can use the 311 App to report code violations. dial 311, or report on line https://www.boston.gov/departments/boston-311#report-an-issue