Dearborn to offer "Sweep Week," a city-wide focus on proactively identifying property maintenance concerns

The program runs through Oct. 28 and will help residents focus on common ordinances before winter

DEARBORN, MI – Dearborn’s first “Sweep Week” initiative began Monday, Oct. 17, and will run through Friday, Oct. 28.

This program provides inspectors and city staff to help residents with common ordinance issues and address them. The focus will include trash, tall grass, business signage, and property upkeep and maintenance.

When an issue is identified, the city will leave a notice of violation. Please note – this is not a ticket. It is only a heads-up about a violation, and it will list a direct phone number to speak with the inspector about the next steps.

The goal of “Sweep Week” is to help residents identify and solve any code issues with the intent of not issuing any tickets. Here are some other tips you should know:

- The sweep program will run through Oct. 28 with a follow-up after.

- If a resident receives a Notice of Violation, it is not a ticket. It’s the first step in an effort to identify and address issues without fines.

- Economic Development Department inspectors are available to help residents and to provide guidance.

If you have any questions about the program, you can call 313-943-2150.