The Town of Waxhaw’s Code Enforcement is responsible for the prevention, detection, investigation, and enforcement of violations of local ordinances. The Code Enforcement Team is dedicated to improving the appearance of the community and maintaining standards of living through the regulation of public health, safety and welfare, building standards, land-use, zoning, and municipal affairs. Working with residents, the Code Enforcement Team strives to ensure the Town of Waxhaw remains a safe and attractive place to live, work, shop, and play.

Below are common examples of issues that Code Enforcement is responsible for investigating:

Property Issues

• Excessive vegetation and/or weeds
• Junk motor vehicles
• Commercial vehicles parked/stored in a residential area
• Illegal dumping 
• Accumulation of garbage, rubbish, trash
• Dilapidated buildings and/or structures (Minimum Housing Code)
• Dilapidated or unpermitted accessory buildings

Other

• Construction work without permits
• Prohibited Signs
• Land Use violations
• Zoning violations
• Objects in the right-of-way