All property maintenance complaints, other than for building structure, are addressed by the Police Department’s Code Enforcement Officer. Noise complaints are also addressed by VHPD. The Ordinances that address these concerns are below. Anonymous complaints may be submitted through Vestavia Hills Connect or by calling 205.978.0140.

City of Vestavia Hills Property Maintenance Code (Ordinance Number 2262)
City of Vestavia Hills Noise Control Ordinance  (Ordinance Number 2310)

Fireworks

Per Vestavia Hills Ordinance Number 3022, a fireworks show is allowable by obtaining the necessary permits and ensuring the display is conducted by “a properly qualified person for giving a pyrotechnic display of fireworks in the public parks or other open places within the city or the police jurisdiction thereof.” This involves applying for permits from the State Fire Marshal and the City of Vestavia Hills, demonstrating that the display will be safe and supervised, and utilizing licensed pyrotechnicians. The pyrotechnics vendor is also required to maintain a current business license in Vestavia Hills.

Use of fireworks within the City limits requires:

(1) Approval from the Chief of the Vestavia Hills Fire Department: Prior to applying for a business license or permit, contact VHFD at 205.978.0225 to begin the approval process.
(2) Fireworks Permit from the Alabama State Fire Marshal: Following VHFD approval, apply for a permit from the Alabama Fire Marshal. The permit application is available online at https://www.firemarshal.alabama.gov/OnlineServices.aspx. Note: This permit requires submission of a site plan, as well as proof of individual licensure and insurance.
(3) City of Vestavia Hills Business License: If approved and the date of the fireworks show is within 30 calendar days, the purchase of both a temporary City of Vestavia Hills license, as well as an annual license, is required. The Business License Application, and Fee Schedule, are available at https://vhal.org/business-licenses-sales-tax.