Every residential structure and the premises
on which it is situated shall comply with the provisions of this article.
No license or permit or other certification of compliance with this
code shall constitute a defense against any violation of any other
local ordinance applicable to any structure or premises.
A.
It shall be the duty of the owner, operator and/or
occupant of residential structures and premises to keep the exterior
of the premises free of nuisances, which include but are not limited
to the following:
(1)
Garbage and/or refuse.
(2)
Natural growth, such as dead and dying or storm-damaged
trees and limbs or other growth, which, by reason of its condition
or nature, constitutes a hazard to persons lawfully in the vicinity.
(3)
Overhanging objects and accumulations of ice and/or
snow which, by reason of their location above ground level, constitute
a danger of falling on persons lawfully in the vicinity.
(4)
Ground surface hazards, such as holes, excavations,
breaks and projections, on residential premises within five feet of
an unfenced property line or on any part of a nonresidential premises
to which the public has lawful access.
(5)
Sources of infestation, including all environments
and conditions conducive to the increase or spread of vermin.
B.
It shall be the duty of the owner, operator and/or
occupant of residential structures and premises to keep and maintain
the exterior of the premises and structures so that the appearance
of the same shall not constitute a blighting factor, including but
not limited to the following:
(1)
Storage of commercial and industrial material. There shall not be stored or used, at a location exposed to public view, equipment and materials relating to commercial or industrial uses, unless permitted under the Chapter 195, Land Development.
(2)
Landscaping. Premises shall be kept from becoming
overgrown and/or unsightly. Vegetation along the public right-of-way
shall be kept from becoming a hazard to pedestrians and motorists.
(3)
Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be
maintained free from weeds, grasses or nondecorative plant growth
in excess of 10 inches on residential premises within 10 feet of a
property line or on any part of a nonresidential premises to which
the public has lawful access. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited.
Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation,
other than trees or shrubs; provided, however, this term shall not
include cultivated flowers and gardens.
(4)
General maintenance. The exterior of every structure
shall be maintained in good repair for purposes of preservation and
appearance and free of conditions reflective of deterioration or inadequate
maintenance, including but not limited to broken glass, excessively
peeling or deteriorated paint, graffiti, loose shingles and crumbling
stone or brick.
(5)
Front yard parking. No person shall park any motor vehicle or boat in any front yard area except on driveways constructed and installed in compliance with Borough ordinances. Parking of any motor vehicle must also comply with all other Borough ordinances, including Chapter 195, Land Development.
