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Report a Nuisance

How Do I

Noise, disorderly gatherings and other active nuisances go to the police non-emergency line. Property conditions such as overgrowth and dumping go to Township Code Enforcement.

A nuisance is any activity, condition or use of property that interferes with the enjoyment of neighboring properties or threatens public health, safety or welfare. Common complaints include excessive noise, disorderly gatherings, junk or abandoned vehicles, overgrown lots and illegal dumping. Who handles the complaint depends on whether it is something happening right now or an ongoing property condition.

Active problems such as loud parties, disorderly conduct or a disturbance in progress are police matters; call the non-emergency line and an officer can be dispatched. Property maintenance, zoning and similar violations are enforced by Chesterfield Township Code Enforcement at (586) 949-0400.

Step by Step

  1. For Noise or an Ongoing Disturbance, Call the Police

    Call the non-emergency line at (586) 949-2322. An officer can be dispatched to assess the situation and take the appropriate action under township ordinance.

  2. For Property Conditions, Contact Code Enforcement

    Overgrown lots, illegal dumping, junk vehicles on private property and zoning issues go to Chesterfield Township Code Enforcement through the Township offices at (586) 949-0400.

  3. Document the Problem

    Note the date, time, address and nature of the nuisance. Photos or video can help whichever agency responds.

  4. Keep a Log for Recurring Issues

    If the nuisance keeps happening, a running log of dates and times helps officers and code enforcement staff understand the pattern and respond effectively.

Your Options

Ways to Get This Done

Police Non-Emergency Line

(586) 949-2322 for active noise violations, disorderly conduct and disturbances happening now.

Township Code Enforcement

(586) 949-0400 for property maintenance, overgrowth, junk vehicles and zoning violations.

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Township Ordinances

Look up the noise, alarm, parking and property maintenance ordinances that apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

My neighbor's grass is two feet tall. Who do I call?

That is a property maintenance issue for Chesterfield Township Code Enforcement at (586) 949-0400, not the police.

There is a loud party right now. Who do I call?

Call the police non-emergency line at (586) 949-2322. An officer can respond to an active noise complaint.

Do I have to give my name?

You can ask the dispatcher to keep your information confidential. Providing a callback number helps if the officer needs more detail.

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