Common Violations

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Weed and Debris

Property owners must keep vegetation on private and adjacent public property below 18 inches and ensure debris is properly disposed of. Properties that remain in violation upon re-inspection will be added to the mowing list for abatement.

Disposal Options:

• Debris and unwanted items can be disposed of at the landfill at 7904 S. Garden City Highway Midland TX 79701 | 432 - 685 - 3431
  • Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | Saturday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Visit the Landfill page
• Make use of the Citizens Collection Station at 4100 Smith Road
  • Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm
  • Visit the Recycling page
• Assist your neighbors if possible.

Junked Vehicles

A junked vehicle visible from the public right-of-way and is wrecked, dismantled (or partially dismantled), or inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than 30 days may be declared a public nuisance. 

Prevent Violations by:

• Storing vehicles in a garage or screened from public view by a privacy fence
• Ensuring vehicles are maintained and in operable conditions (inflated tires, no missing parts)
• Ensuring the registration certificate is not expired
• Ensuring the license plates are attached

Reporting Abandoned Vehicles

Abandoned vehicles parked on the street or on public property can be reported to the Midland Police Department (non-emergency: 432-685-7110) or reported via SeeClickFix.

Nuisance Water

It is always a violation to allow water to run down any street, gutter, alley, or drainage ditch.

Prevent Violations by:

• Monitor sprinklers and check streets for excessive runoff
• Inspecting irrigation systems, repairing broken water lines or sprinkler heads
• Adjust the direction of spray on sprinklers to avoid runoff
• Minimize the irrigation time
• Follow water restrictions when applicable
• Draining swimming pools onto streets or alleys is prohibited. 

Reporting Water Leaks

• For leaks on streets, alleys, or public property: Contact Utilities at 432-685-7260 or report via SeeClickFix
• For leaks from private property: Contact Code Enforcement at 432-685-7410 or report via SeeClickFix

Trailers, Boats, and Recreational Vehicles

The City of Midland prohibits the parking of trailers, boats, recreation vehicles, and other motor/non-motor vehicles to be parked in front of residential properties. However, in a residence district no vehicle larger than one ton in rated capacity and exceeding 22 feet in length and no recreation vehicle shall be parked closer than five feet to the side lot line of the lot on which same is located. Side parking is only allowed on durable surfaces like concrete or asphalt.

Reporting Street Parking

When parked on the street all boats, motor homes, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, and trailers are under the jurisdiction of the Midland Police Department and can be submitted to the Midland Police Department (non-emergency number: 432-685-7110) or SeeClickFix.