Code Enforcement - City of Atchison

The Community Development Department makes sure Atchison neighborhoods stay beautiful by:

Here are some helpful tips so you can help keep Atchison looking good!

Grass and weeds may not exceed ten inches in height.
Property owners must maintain adjacent rights-of-way and easement areas within property lines.

Help keep loose trash and debris picked up from your yard and neighboring streets and alleyways.
Spare materials, tires, auto parts, furniture, trash, etc. may not be stored on the exterior of the property.
To schedule a bulk pick-up, call 913-367-5561 at least one day prior to the pick-up date.

Inoperable vehicles may not be stored outside.
Vehicles must be street-operable and properly registered. Tarps may not cover any vehicle.

All building structures must be completed and maintained in good condition, including roofs, exterior surfaces, gutters, doors and windows.

Once a codes concern is received by the City, the following process begins:

A code enforcement officer will inspect the reported location to verify the violation.
A code enforcement officer will notify the appropriate party of the violation and provide a specific time frame to comply with City and State regulations.
The compliance time frame is determined by City and State ordinances.
The compliance time frame may be extended upon request.
Additional action such as abatement or a “notice to appear” in Municipal Court may be taken if the appropriate party does not comply within the designated time frame.