Planning/Code Enf.

La Joya's Animal Shelter Division:

• Protects the public from stray and feral animals in La Joya;

• Provides shelter services to partner communities;

• Works with Animal Rescue Organizations to place animals in new homes; and

• Unites lost & found pets with their human.

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We urge pet custodians to spay and/or neuter your pets.

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Code Enforcement ensures our community is protected from natural and human disasters by enforcing building codes, illegal dumping, weedy lot and other nuisance ordinances.

The Department works with developers, utility companies, the public on new commercial and residential subdivisions.  The Department also works closely with:

• Planning & Zoning Commission

• Capital Improvement Advisory Committee

• Tree Advisory Committee

• RGV Stormwater Task Force

The City has adopted the following building codes:

• ICC Building Code, 2018

The Department is charged with managing Stormwater regulations to prevent and mitigate flooding.  The City is a member of the RGV Stormwater Task Force.  However, La Joya is not part of, nor pays property taxes for, the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1.  Maintenance of storm drains is performed by the Public Works Department.

For more information contact the Stormwater Hotline:  956.585.4855.