Municipal Regulations and Ordinance Enforcement Resources

The City of Jackson's Code of Ordinances is the set of rules, regulations and measures that govern life in the City.

Ordinances that regulate property inconsistencies and city beautification such as weeds and unmowed lawns, derelict vehicles and commercial vehicles on private property, sidewalk snow removal and others are reviewed and enforced by the Community Development Department. Contact Community Development with any complaints regarding the ordinances and rules below at 517-788-4060.

Ordinances that are relevant to the Community Development Department are located in the following chapters, with a list of common complaints and issues regarding the ordinances listed below as well.

Community Development Ordinances

• Zoning - Chapter 28
• Administrative Hearings Bureau - Chapter 2.5
• Buildings and Building Regulations - Chapter 5
• Historic Preservation - Chapter 13
• Housing - Chapter 14
• Nuisances - Chapter 17
• Planning - Chapter 20
• Vegetation - Chapter 26

Common Complaints/Issues

• Standards for Fences, Walls and Landscape Berms
• Cutting Lawns and Noxious Weeds
• Dismantled or Inoperable Motor Vehicles
• Commercial Vehicles in Residential Areas
• Recreational Vehicle Storage
• Public Sidewalk Snow Removal
• Accessory Structures, such as Detached Garages
• Temporary Accessory Structures
• Illegally Parked Vehicles on Private Property