City Code & Enforcement

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VISIT THE CITY CODE LIBRARY SITE to find all city code requirements and pending ordinances.


To report a code violation, please use our RequestTracker.

The City of Inver Grove Heights is committed to educating residents on the requirements of the City Code in an effort to maintain the health and safety of our residents while maintaining property values. Below is a list of our most commonly asked code questions.

View Proposed City Ordinances at www.ighmn.gov/transparency.

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Common Code Inquires

  • Parking Restrictions: Find all information related to parking regulations in the city.
  • Grass and Weeds 5-9-4 (D): Please be mindful to keep yards cut to a height of no more than 8 inches and free of brush piles. Overgrown yards and brush piles can harbor rodents and animals and can give a property the appearance of vacancy which may attract vandals and crime.
  • Fences 10-15-12: Fence permits must be obtained before installation. Fences may be erected up to the property line with all portions of the fence, including the posts, on the owner’s property. The finished side of the fence must face out and fence height cannot exceed 42 inches in the front yard and may be no taller than 7 feet in the side and back yards. All fences must be maintained in good condition.
  • Trash and Refuse 8-6-5: All residents should have their trash collected by a licensed collector on a regular basis. Garbage can attract rodents and other animals to residential areas causing a potential health hazard. Storage of garbage in a residential area is not allowed for more than 14 calendar days. Trash containers should not sit at the curb any more than 12 hours prior to collection.
  • Junk Vehicles 5-9-4 (B): Vehicles being stored on a residential lot must have updated tabs and be operable. If a vehicle is inoperable, it must be stored in a garage or off the property until it is in working condition. You may perform repair work on your own vehicle; however it is illegal to run a vehicle repair operation out of a private, residential home.
  • Home Businesses 10-15-26:Home businesses are allowed in the city, but must meet the following requirements:
    • Engaged in only by persons residing in the subject dwelling.
    • Conducted entirely within the dwelling, not in attached or detached accessory structures.
    • Evidence of the occupation shall not be visible from the street.
    • No signs are permitted, except those allowed in Residential (R) districts.
    • No stock in trade is stored on the premises.
    • On-site retail sales are not involved.
    • Entrance to the home occupation is gained exclusively from within the dwelling.
    • When the home occupation is a beauty/barber shop, entrance to the home occupation shall be a separate, direct entrance and shall not be from within the dwelling.

Report a Concern & Questions

If you have a concern about a potential code violation, please use our RequestTracker. If you have any questions, email the Code Compliance Coordinator or call 651-450-2491.