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STRATEGIC DIRECTIVE: BEAUTIFICATION &
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
B
aytown offers rich natural beauty that visitors can
often overlook due to our robust economic activity.
The City will facilitate an anti-littering campaign
with local stakeholders to address trash found in
the community and leverage Baytown Police to increase
enforcement of current littering laws. The City will also
coordinate with neighborhoods to better manage homes and
businesses violating city codes and assist these locations in
beautifying their properties. Not only will the City address areas
needing improvement, but it will also continue to expand on
our strengths. This will include continued tree planting and
other natural beautification efforts. The City will also focus on
the local environment, including continued cleanup of the bay
and evaluating policies to increase local air and water quality.
These initiatives will help maintain pride in our community and
enhance our image for those who have not yet discovered the
beauty in Baytown.
KEY INITIATIVES
* Coordinate with local stakeholders to draft and launch an antilittering
campaign
* Partner with local businesses and volunteers on
cleanup initiatives
* Work with Baytown Police Department to identify possible areas
for increased enforcement of littering
* Leverage current " Clean Team " efforts in addressing
general cleanliness
* Evaluate trash management system and programs to recruit
sanitation workers
* Continue to evaluate new, data-driven methods and strategies for
enforcing residential codes and addressing repeat offenders
and infractions
* Continue consistent, proactive code enforcement with
noncompliant residences and businesses
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* Coordinate with neighborhood watch groups and civic
associations to identify opportunities for improved
code enforcement
I WANT TO LIVE IN A COMMUNITY
THAT IS WELL-KEPT AND INVITING,
WHERE I AM PROUD TO CALL HOME AND
SHOWCASE THE CITY
TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS
WHEN THEY VISIT. "
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
* Reduced number of resident complaints as a result of
improved residential code compliance.
* Increased code compliance among businesses and
residences
* Decrease in litter found throughout the city
* Consistent city signage is in place
* Additional greenspace and natural amenities
* Improved score from the Scenic City Texas Program
* Improved air quality
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* Market and leverage anonymous hotline for residents to report
code infractions
* Evaluate adjustments to staffing levels to address code infractions
and eye sores
* Complete planned Urban Land Development Code review
and rewrite
* Improve accountability standards for underdeveloped businesses
in the downtown district
* Fund additional tree planting, draft a tree preservation ordinance,
and pursue other natural beautification efforts
* Explore grant funding possibilities to build EV charging stations
* Improve the consistency of wayfinding and other signage
improvements across the city
* Leverage the new animal shelter and existing animal control
efforts to address stray cats and dogs
* Offer educational resources to pet adopters to prevent future
strays and rescues
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