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Property Maintenance Ordinance

Spring Grove Borough has adopted the International Property Maintenance Code. This code regulates and governs the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing standards and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use.
 

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  • Answer: 5 inches is the maximum height allowance for grass and weeds.

    Ordinance reference: https://ecode360.com/30596946

    1. Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or approved garbage containers.

    2. Ordinance reference: https://ecode360.com/30607257

  • The respective owners of land fronting or abutting on the highways.

    Ordinance reference: https://ecode360.com/30596885

  • Answer: The maintenance, care or removal of any shade tree as defined herein and required compliance with any provision of this chapter shall be the responsibility of the property owner on whose property the tree is located or whose property abuts the right-of-way in which the shade tree is located.

    Ordinance reference: https://ecode360.com/30607674

  • Answer: The maintenance, care or removal of any shade tree as defined herein and required compliance with any provision of this chapter shall be the responsibility of the property owner on whose property the tree is located or whose property abuts the right-of-way in which the shade tree is located.

    Ordinance reference: https://ecode360.com/30607674

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