Code Compliance

Code Compliance

Code Compliance Division

Overview


Under the City’s Planning Department, the Code Compliance Department is responsible for enforcing many City Ordinances related but not limited to zoning violations, accumulation of debris/trash, illegal signs, illegal dumping, weedy lots, on-street parking, and abandoned/junk vehicles.

The City’s Code Compliance officers respond to potential violations of these City Ordinances and when a violation is identified, the responsible parties are contacted, educated, and requested to abate/correct the violation and come into compliance.

If the respondent fails to comply with the City codes/ordinances, the City issues a warning to the violator giving the respondent every opportunity to voluntarily comply. If voluntary compliance cannot be achieved and is unwilling the final action would be a citation issued and forwarded to the municipal court for prosecution.


Mission Statement

The mission of the Code Compliance Department is to serve the citizens of Mercedes by ensuring compliance with all adopted city codes and ordinances by providing effective customer service and education, building cooperative partnerships throughout our community, and enforcing the law in an equitable and impartial manner. Our goal is to promote a positive image of Code Compliance to our community and our allied City Departments by fostering a culture that is helpful, approachable, knowledgeable and of the highest integrity.


A Reminder from the City of Mercedes Code Compliance Department
 

This information offered is an effort to enhance the understanding and cooperation between the Code Compliance Department and the residents of the City of Mercedes and we ask your help in keeping Mercedes a beautiful, enjoyable, and safe place to live.

The Code Compliance Department helps in maintaining the quality of life for the residents of Mercedes, as our Code Compliance Officers assist property owners regarding code violations, and educates the public regarding the requirements of City Ordinances.
 
The staff at the Code Compliance Department is committed to these efforts.
 
In Person:
Mercedes City Hall

400 S. Ohio Ave.  

Mercedes, TX 78570

from 8AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday.

By Phone:
Please call (956) 565-3114 ext. 128

You will speak directly with a staff member. You will be asked to provide detailed information regarding the complaint, your name and phone number.

Online:
Email planning@cityofmercedes.com
Please provide detailed information regarding complaint.

What You Can Do To Make a Difference

Residents
Here’s what you can do:

  • Maintain and clean up your yard as needed
  • Cut the grass, trim overhanging tree limbs
  • Remove any trash/debris from your property
  • Report problem areas to Code Compliance
  • Remove/Throw any stagnant water from property (helps reduce the breeding of mosquitos)

Business Owners
Here’s what you can do:

  • Keep the area around your business clean
  • Pick up litter/Remove trash
  • Beautify the area around your business
  • Clean windows/Remove graffiti
  • Report problem areas to Code Compliance
  • Remove/Throw any stagnant water from property (helps reduce the breeding of mosquitos)
  • Support volunteer effort

Churches, Neighborhood Groups, and Schools
Here’s what you can do:

  • Organize your group to assist at a community cleanup event
  • Support volunteer efforts


Take Pride In Your Neighborhood, It’s Your Community!

Contact Us

Code Compliance Officer
Bernie Mata
(956) 565-3114 Ext. 133

Code Compliance Officer
Luis Estrada
(956) 565-3114 Ext. 134