Together We Make The Community Better
City of Schertz Code Officers ensure city codes and ordinances are met so Schertz continues to be an safe and attractive city. This is achieved educating, collaborating and partnering with neighborhoods, local businesses, non-profits, and other City of Schertz Departments and programs.
City codes and ordinances have been adopted by City Council to protect the health, safety, and quality of life of the community. If you have a complaint or concern about a property in your neighborhood, call 311 or report online through the city website.
Common Code Violations
You can report code violations online. Below is a list of common code violations.
- Abandoned household appliances
- Construction without a permit
- Dilapidated fences
- Discarded furniture
- Illegal dumping
- Illegal signs
- Junk vehicles
- Mobile vendors without a permit
- Parking on front/side yards
- Running a business from home
- Stagnant water/Swimming pools*
- Structure in right of way
- Substandard Housing/Dangerous Structures
- Trash/debris/junk accumulation
- Trees overhanging street/sidewalk/alley/easement
- Weeds/grass over 8 inches
*Please notify the Public Works Department at (210) 619-1800 if you are planning on draining your pool since there are instructions regarding runoff of the water.
Deed Restrictions
Deed restrictions are private contracts and are not enforced by the City. These contracts are civil processes and not enforceable by the City or a Code Officer unless they are violations of City ordinances.