Obey the laws.
This includes observing regulations such as odd-even parking. Remember
that emergency vehicles can’t get through many neighborhood streets if
cars are parked on both sides. Parking is not allowed on lawns, across
sidewalks or over curbs. Parking laws and guidelines are especially
important during the winter, when snow plows must get through. Remember
that snow must be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours. Unless your
landlord has specified otherwise in your lease, this is your
responsibility.
The city’s “definition of family” ordinance limits unrelated adults to no more than five per household. It’s important to observe this limit; overcrowding amplifies neighborhood problems with trash, noise and especially parking.
Trash can be set out only between 8
p.m. the night before trash pickup and 6 a.m. the morning of trash
pickup. The city enforces this schedule because trash that’s left at
the curb for any length of time is soon scattered across the
neighborhood. Anything more than three 30-gallon cans or three sealed
trash bags will require special arrangements for pickup. Information on
trash removal, special pickup requirements and recycling is available
by calling 448-CITY (448-2489). In fact, most city services can be
reached by calling that number.Be considerate.
Remember that you are living in a
single-family neighborhood where quiet is taken for granted. The city’s
noise ordinance prohibits unnecessary noise that crosses property
boundaries, 24 hours a day. Noise complaints can be reported to the
police at 442-5111. Dogs must be leashed, kept in a fenced-in yard, or
otherwise restrained.
Does it sound like a lot of rules and
responsibilities? Perhaps, but that’s what it takes to make a diverse
neighborhood like ours work. Try to get the hang of it. After all, it
may not be long until you are the homeowner welcoming students into
your neighborhood.
