[Ord. 4-1968, 2/14/1968, § 1]
From and after passage of this Part, it shall be unlawful for
any person, firm or corporation owning or occupying any real estate
in the Borough of Conshohocken to permit weeds or similar vegetation
not edible or planted for some useful or ornamental purpose to grow
or to remain at a height of more than six inches on the premises owned
or occupied by them in the Borough of Conshohocken, and all such prohibited
forms of vegetation or weeds above the height of six inches are hereby
declared to be nuisances and detrimental to the health, safety and
comfort of the inhabitants of the Borough.
[Ord. 4-1968, 2/14/1968, § 2; as amended by Ord.
4-1970, 1/14/1970, § 2; by Ord. 8-1988, 11/9/1988, § 2;
and by Ord. 9-2008, 12/17/2008]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a
fine of not less than $25 nor more than $1,000 plus costs and, in
default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment
not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
[Ord. 4-1968, 2/14/1968, § 3]
In addition to the foregoing penalties, all weeds or other vegetation
permitted to grow or remain contrary to the provisions of this Part
shall be cut and removed at or under the direction of the Chief of
Police, Building Inspector or other person designated by Council,
and the costs thereof, together with a penalty of 10%, shall be collected
by an action in assumpsit, or in any other manner as may be provided
by law.
