City Manager's Office

The office of the City Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City, all department activities and functions, its 75 employees and a multi-million dollar budget.  Directly accountable to the Mayor and the City Council, this office resides as an ex-officio member of all boards and committees.

The City Manager’s office is located at City Hall. 
Staff can be reached at 210-342-2341.

Meet our City Manager

Michael R. Rietz, came to the City of Castle Hills from Missouri. Mike is originally from Wisconsin. Mike has over ten years of experience in city management, with most of that time in Minnesota.

Mike is a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee with a degree in history. He also received a law degree and a master’s degree in public administration from Hamline University in St. Paul.

In his free time Mike follows the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Cubs and the Marquette University basketball team. He also enjoys cooking, gardening, golfing and spending time with his family.

Mr. Rietz is married and has two children.

Access the Records

2008 Budget: The city's annual budget is public record. You can view the budget here in PDF format. PDF files can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free program. If you don't have it you can download it below.

2008 Code of Ordinances: This document is approximately 350 pages. You can view the code book here in PDF format. PDF files can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free program. If you don't have it you can download it below.

2008 Budget

Crime Control and Prevention District Budget

2008 Code of Ordinances (2.36 Megabytes PDF)

These documents requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free software program. If you dont have it you can download it here

Code Compliance Issues

Have a concern about your neighborhood?  Code compliance duties are handled by Rita Hoyl, in the administrative office. We encourage you to contact Rita if you have a concern in your neighborhood, i.e., tall grass, weeds, boats and RV’s in the driveway, barking dogs, etc.

File a complaint online or call Rita Hoyl  210-342-2341, ext. 215.

Did you Know?

  • House numbers are required to be placed at the front and rear property so that the numbers are visible from the street and/or alleyway
  • Parking is only allowed on paved surfaces (not grass or dirt).
  • You can only set out the equivalent of three (3) 30-gallon trash cans per week for brush pickup.
  • Trees overhanging into the City right-of-way must have a 12’ clearance from the street or sidewalk
  • Permits are required for tree trimming
  • Dogs and cats are required to be registered with the city.
  • Leash law applies to both cats and dogs
  • It is illegal to drain your pool into the street or alley way
  • Overnight parking, between 2 a.m. – 5 a.m. is not allowed.
  • Property owners’ responsibility to keep drainage easements clean and free of trash,, brush, cut grass, etc. at all times.
  • Tenants and/or property owners are responsible for removing weeds, grass, or other vegetation growing to the center line of an alley.
  •  You must have a permit to conduct a garage sale.
  • Recreational vehicles, boats or trailers are not allowed to be parked in the front yard?