The City of Richland has Nuisance Codes “to prevent the physical and visual deterioration of our community.  By enforcing the Richland municipal codes, we can help you clean up your neighborhoods and maintain a healthy and safe environment.”  These codes are enforced by Code Enforcement through the Richland Police Department.

 

City of Richland RV’s and Large Vehicle Storage – boats, campers, motor homes, recreational vehicles, utility trailers, large vehicles may not be stored (parked in excess of five days) on public streets. 

 

A 10 foot setback from the roadway is required when these vehicles are stored on private property

 

(Richland Municipal Code 11.33)

Outdoor lights help make for an easy crime deterrent at night. While motion-sensing lights are by far the best option, simply leaving a porch light on along with the back door or side door lights works very well. Criminals don’t usually like to break down a door or bust out a window if they can be seen. Leaving on an outdoor light is one way to draw attention to them.

 

Indoor lights can also work to help deter crime. Many criminals are just after your stuff and often don’t want any confrontation. If they think you’re home, they likely won’t break in. Leaving the kitchen or living room light on will help provide the illusion that someone is home even when you’re not. TVs and radios make a good addition to indoor lights, because the sound will help further the illusion that someone is home. Turn them up loud enough to be heard but not so loud that the voices are distinct.