Enforcement of City Ordinances
May 15, 2008
Dear Oxford Residents:
We are all fortunate to live in a city with such beauty. Much of that beauty is natural. A great deal of it is the result of work by citizens like you. In recognition of this combination of nature and people working together, Oxford has been designated a Tree City for the tenth consecutive year. While we like receiving such awards, there is much work left to be done.
Oxford has worked to get its ordinances updated and, with help from the State of Georgia, our ordinances have been rewritten, reviewed, revised, and approved. The City is now ready to move forward in calling on all citizens to work toward a cleaner and healthier environment.
An attractive landscape can become an eyesore when it is marred by abandoned vehicles, discarded appliances, trash, overgrown brush and weeds, or when it is not properly maintained. An eyesore can become a health hazard as undesirable insects and rodents breed rapidly in such an environment.
The City has codes that require all residents to maintain their property so that it does not become an eyesore or a health hazard.
In the weeks ahead Oxford Police Officers will be giving verbal or written warnings when they observe a code violation. Violators will be given copies of the code involved and an opportunity to correct the problem. Repeated violations and failure to comply with the code will require a court appearance.
The Mayor and City Council asks for your assistance and cooperation in making Oxford a better place for everyone.
Sincerely,
Jerry Roseberry, Mayor