(A) Properties subject to this subchapter shall be kept free of weeds, overgrown brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, debris, building materials any accumulation of newspaper circulars, flyers, notices except those required by federal, state or local law, discarded personal items including furniture, clothing, large and small appliances, printed material or any other items that give the appearance that the property is abandoned.
(B) The property shall be maintained free of graffiti or similar markings by removal or painting over with an exterior grade paint that matches the color of exterior structure.
(C) Front, side and rear yards, including landscaping, shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable code(s) at the time registration was required.
(D) Yard maintenance shall include, but not limited to grass, ground covers, bushes, shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, decorative rock or bark or artificial turf/sod designed specifically for residential installation. Acceptable maintenance of yards and/or landscape shall not include weeds, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt or similar material.
(E) Maintenance shall include, but not limited to, watering, irrigation, cutting and mowing of required ground cover or landscape and removal of all trimmings, and removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.
(F) Pools and spas shall be maintained so the water remains free and clear of pollutants and debris and shall comply with the regulations set forth in the applicable code(s).
(G) Failure of the mortgagee and/or owner to properly maintain property may result in a violation of applicable code(s) and issuance of a citation or notice of violation in accordance the applicable code(s) of the borough. Pursuant to a finding and determination by the Borough Codes Enforcement Officer, magistrate or a court of competent jurisdiction, the borough may take necessary action to ensure compliance with this section.
(H) In addition to the above, the property is required to be maintained in accordance with the applicable code(s) of the borough.
(Ord. 3-2016, passed 10-10-2016) Penalty, see § 150.999