Indian School Road Alliance

Dispose of Trash Properly

An accumulation of trash and debris detracts from the appearance of properties and neighborhoods. Using designated trash containers, recycle bins, quarterly trash pick-up and conducting neighborhood clean-ups are good ways to keep neighborhoods well-maintained.

Park In Designated Areas

Parking vehicles in carports, garages or on dust-proofed driveways helps limit dust pollution and keeps properties and neighborhoods looking orderly.

Remove Visible Outdoor Storage

Keep properties free of visible outdoor storage of household items, building or landscaping materials, appliances, parts or other items. Place all items that can be seen from off the property in an enclosed storage area, or consider donating items that are no longer needed or holding an annual eighborhood yard sale to clear out excess storage.

Eliminate Graffiti

Keeping neighborhoods graffiti free is something we can all do. The city’s Graffiti Busters Program provides paint, graffiti removal supplies and training to assist neighborhood groups with keeping Phoenix graffiti free. The Graffiti Busters also are available to remove graffiti on properties with written permission.

Maintain Fences

Check periodically to make sure that fences are structurally sound, free of deterioration and constructed of uniform materials. Well-maintained fences provide security and contribute to a positive neighborhood appearance.

Remove Inoperable Vehicles

Inoperable vehicles visually detract from community appearance. Consider donating inoperable vehicles to charity organizations. Many of these organizations provide a tax benefit for donated vehicles.

Keep Vacant Building Secure

Make sure any vacant building or structure, including storage sheds and garages, is secure and inaccessible. Vacant structures that are open or accessible are unsafe and may attract unwanted visitors and activity.

Maintain Vegetation

Keeping properties and adjacent alleys, streets and sidewalks free of tall weeds/grass and dead or dried vegetation enhances the appearance of a neighborhood. It also prevents fire hazards. Having a regular property maintenance schedule helps keep properties clean. Planting low-maintenance, low-water use vegetation can also reduce maintenance time and save water