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Township of Haverford, PA
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Part II General Legislation
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Chapter 138 Property Maintenance
Chapter 138
Property Maintenance
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Haverford as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Building construction — See Ch.
58
.
Garbage, rubbish and refuse — See Ch.
95
.
Housing standards — See Ch.
104
.
Littering — See Ch.
111
.
Nuisances — See Ch.
119
.
Article I
Brush, Grass and Weeds
§ 138-1
Vacant lands or lots to be kept free of weeds and tall grasses.
§ 138-2
Maintenance of trees and/or hedges obstructing lighting of streets and use of sidewalks and highways unlawful.
§ 138-3
Snow and ice removal from sidewalks.
§ 138-4
Violations and penalties.
§ 138-5
Notification to remove obstructions; noncompliance; removal by township; payment of costs by owner; service of notice.
Article II
Control of Rodents
§ 138-6
Definitions.
§ 138-7
Business buildings to be maintained free of rodents.
§ 138-8
Notification to rodentproof building; time limit; noncompliance.
§ 138-9
Notification of rodent infestation; institution of rodent eradication measures; noncompliance.
§ 138-10
Maintenance and repair of rodentproofed buildings.
§ 138-11
Inspections; notice to abate conditions found.
§ 138-12
Evidence of extensive rodent harborage; closing of building.
§ 138-13
Compliance with rodentproofing procedures required; time limit; institution of condemnation and destruction proceedings.
§ 138-14
Removal and nonrestoration of rodentproofing from buildings; construction of new openings.
§ 138-15
Construction, repair and remodeling of buildings; applicability of provisions.
§ 138-16
Occupation of buildings wherein foodstuffs are stored or sold; compliance with provisions required.
§ 138-17
Storage of animal feed in rodentproof containers required.
§ 138-18
Storage of dead animals and animal or vegetable wastes prior to collection; dumping.
§ 138-19
Accumulation of garbage and rubbish affording food or harborage for rodents unlawful.
§ 138-20
Accumulation of lumber, barrels, cans and similar materials restricted.
§ 138-21
Excessive growth of weeds considered unlawful.
§ 138-22
Violations and penalties.
Article III
Private Swimming Pools
§ 138-23
Drainage.
Article IV
On-Lot Compost Piles
§ 138-24
Contents.
§ 138-25
Location.
§ 138-26
Construction.
§ 138-27
Additional regulations.
§ 138-28
Violations and penalties.
Article V
Bamboo
§ 138-29
Purpose and intent.
§ 138-30
Definitions.
§ 138-31
Applicability.
§ 138-32
Prohibition.
§ 138-33
Regulation.
§ 138-34
Removal.
§ 138-35
Replanting prohibited.
§ 138-36
Violations and penalties.