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The City has prepared various information sheets that explain the restrictions related to residential property. If the information provided should conflict with the City of Germantown Code of Ordinances, the Code shall prevail. If you have any questions concerning the maintenance of or improvements to your residential property, contact Hunter Browndyke, Code Compliance Officer at HBrowndyke@Germantown-TN.gov or (901) 751-7602; Diane DeSanctis, Sr. Code Compliance Officer at DDesanctis@Germantown-TN.gov or (901) 757-7294 or George Dean, Sr. Code Compliance Officer at GDean@Germantown-TN.gov or (901) 751-7636,
•Abandoned/junked/wrecked vehicles
• Accessory structures, detached
• Attached additions to existing principal building
• Attached additions to existing principal building on double frontage lot
•Double frontage lots
• Fences, residential
• Garage/yard or private sales
• Grass, weeds and noxious growth
•Home based business/office
•Residential parking requirements
• Portable storage (PODs)
• Satellite dishes
•Sidewalks
• Swimming pools
• Temporary sign
• Trees on residential lots
• 2009 Zoning Ordinance Amendments