Common Violations - City of Moore

Common Violations

The City of Moore Code Enforcement Division handles hundreds of complaints on a monthly basis. Complaints are made on an anonymous basis only. The majority of these complaints include the following:

• Parking in yard
• Weeds and/or grass over 12" tall
• Accumulation of trash and/or litter

Updated Junk Vehicle Ordinance

On August 3, 2009, the Moore City Council passed Ordinance No. 653(09) to expand the definition of a junk vehicle and provide for abatement of the nuisance. Highlights of the ordinance are listed below:

1. Junk Vehicles are defined as a vehicle meeting ANY of the following criteria: 
a. Weeds/grass growing under or around car; 
b. One or more tires are flat or missing; 
c. License tag is out of date; 
d. Any portion needed for the street legal operation of the car is missing; 
e. City receives complaints that the car is not operational-The owner may successfully refute this claim by starting and moving the car.
2. Tarps can cover non-junk vehicles, however, tarp must be kept in good condition free of tears or holes.
3. A car owner may apply for a “Rebuilder’s Permit” to make extensive repairs on a car, however, the car must be stored inside a garage or workshop at night.
4. The City can tow junk vehicles from private property if proper notice is given.

For more information, the full ordinance can be found here. Or you may call the Code Enforcement Division at 793-5052.