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Neighborhood Inspection

The Neighborhood Inspection section is responsible for enforcement of the Housing Code (housing maintenance) for existing housing, and residential zoning code issues (i.e. parking violations, illegal home occupations, signs on right-of-way, etc.).

Download the Neighborhood Inspection brochure.

Neighborhood Inspection is also responsible for ensuring the removal of graffiti; condemnation and removal of dangerous and unsafe buildings; and an emergency board up program, for vacant and open residential structures.

Neighborhood Inspectors enforce the minimum Housing Code and the residential requirements of the Unified Zoning Code.

Each Neighborhood Inspector is assigned an inspection area within the City and is responsible for enforcement in that area.

Neighborhood Inspectors work closely with Community Police Officers and with Neighborhood Associations in their designated inspection areas. Neighborhood Inspectors are also part of the CLEAN Team, which is a coalition of Law and Code Enforcement officers working together to rid neighborhoods of gang and drug activity.

This section also coordinates the Neighborhood Cleanup Program. This program provides equipment and assistance to neighborhood associations and groups, interested in cleaning up their neighborhoods.

Condemnations Scheduled to be Heard Before the City Council

Listed below are dangerous and unsafe structures that have been scheduled on the City Council Agenda. If you suspect that a house within the Wichita city limits has been abandoned, has illegal activity, is open, or has been damaged by vandalism or fire, please contact the City of Wichita, Central Inspection, Neighborhood Inspections at (316) 268-4481.

On December 20, 2011 a resolution was adopted to establish a condemnation hearing date for the address listed below.

1.      2107 West Irving

This item has been scheduled to appear on the City Council Agenda on February 7, 2012 at 9:30 AM or as soon thereafter. For more information, contact the Office of Central Inspection at (316) 268-4481.

On January 24, 2012 a resolution was adopted to establish a condemnation hearing date for the addresses listed below.

1.      1210 North Poplar

2.      1621 North Volutsia

3.       2615 / 2617 East Stadium (duplex)

4.      1547 North Santa Fe

These items have been scheduled to appear on the City Council Agenda on March 6, 2012 at 9:30 AM or as soon thereafter. For more information, contact the Office of Central Inspection at (316) 268-4481.

Goal Impact

On January 24, 2006 the City Council adopted five (5) goals for the City of Wichita. These include:

  1. Provide a Safe and Secure Community
  2. Promote Economic Vitality and Affordable Living
  3. Ensure Efficient Infrastructure
  4. Enhance Quality of Life
  5. Support a Dynamic Core Area & Vibrant Neighborhoods

This agenda item impacts the goal indicator to Support a Dynamic Core Area and Vibrant Neighborhoods: Dangerous building condemnation actions, including demolitions, remove blighting and unsafe buildings that are detrimental to Wichita neighborhoods.

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Office of Central Inspection
City Hall, 7th floor
455 N. Main
Wichita, Kansas 67202

Hours:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Monday-Friday

Neighborhood Inspections
Phone: (316) 268-4481
Fax: (316) 268-4663
E-mail: Central Inspection