Alley Maintenance Program

Chandler is home to approximately 139 miles of alleys that are typically utilized for trash collection, and utility work, and provide access points for emergency and non-emergency vehicles. Chandler city code section 30-18(L)(2) requires residents to maintain their alleys from their property line to the centerline of the alley. This entails keeping the alleys free of code violations that typically include litter/trash/debris and overgrown vegetation (grass, weeds, etc.) and thus ensuring they do not present a blighted appearance.

The program utilizes a Neighborhood Preservation Technician who conducts a series of inspections specifically targeting all neighborhood alleys located within the City of Chandler. The Neighborhood Preservation Technician identifies which properties are in violation and records the specific type of violation(s). Typical items that are looked for during inspections:

The alley is free of overgrown grass, weeds, and dead vegetation.
Trees and bushes are trimmed back to allow free access through the alley. Trees must allow 15 feet of clearance from the ground and do not encroach into the center of the alley.
Trash, litter, and loose debris are placed inside trash receptacles. Bulk items must be scheduled for pick up through Solid Waste Services Bulk Collection Pick Up.
Property fences and brick walls are structurally sound and do not show signs of deterioration.
The alley is free and clear of graffiti

The alley maintenance program consists of three phases:

Alley Maintenance Reminder Mailed

An alley maintenance reminder is mailed to residents whose homes are next to an alley, just to give everyone a chance to check on the area and take care of any needed maintenance. If anything needs attention, we kindly ask that it be addressed within two weeks of the reminder being mailed.

Courtesy Notice

Two weeks after the alley maintenance reminders are sent out, our Neighborhood Preservation Technician will begin checking the alleys. If a property still needs attention, a courtesy notice will be provided as a reminder to help ensure the alley is maintained according to city code before the re-inspection date.

Final Inspection

If any issues haven’t been resolved by the re-inspection date, the property will be referred to our Neighborhood Preservation team to begin the next steps in the code enforcement process.

Neighborhood Assistance

Alley Maintenance

480-782-4355

Contact the Alley Maintenance Program for more information regarding alley maintenance.

Code Enforcement

480-782-4320
blight@chandleraz.gov

Contact the Neighborhood Preservation Division if you have any questions pertaining to city code, or if you would like to report a city code violation.

Graffiti Elimination Team

480-782-4322

If you have any questions pertaining to graffiti, city code, or if you would like to report a city code violation call the Neighborhood Preservation Division.

Neighborhood Programs

480-782-4348

Call Neighborhood Programs if you need to borrow tools from the City’s Tools On The Go Program to remove any alley violations.

Solid Waste Services

480-782-3510

Bulk Services are available to pick up large items that do not fit in the garbage can. Please contact Solid Waste so ask about scheduling a bulk pickup.