[Ord. 1994-5, 6/6/1994, § 201]
The tree lawns on all streets shall be properly graded to the
grade as fixed by the Borough Engineer and now on file in the office
of the same within 30 days after written notice so to do shall be
served on the property holder.
[Ord. 1994-5, 6/6/1994, § 202; as amended by Ord.
2002-7, 8/26/2002; and by Ord. 2009-2, 2/2/2009]
1.
The tree lawns on all streets of the Borough shall be kept free from
noxious weeds and other unhealthy growths or refuse and shall be properly
seeded. The tree lawns shall be cut, mowed and/or otherwise maintained
so that the grass does not exceed a height of six inches. Tree lawns
shall only consist of natural grass and approved shade trees; unless
authorized by the Shade Tree Commission, no other vegetation or thing
may occupy a tree lawn; except for recycling bins on their designated
day and garbage containers on their designated day, pursuant to the
recycling and garbage ordinances.
[Amended by Ord. 2017-3, 6/5/2017]
A.
The Shade Tree Commission may authorize the planting of decorative
plants, flowers and other such vegetation and the application or placement
of such landscaping materials as may be deemed appropriate. Before
planting such vegetation or placing or applying such materials, a
permit must be obtained from the Shade Tree Commission. Requests for
such permits shall be acted upon at regular Shade Tree Commission
meetings. If the Commission denies such request, the applicant may
file a written appeal within 30 days to the Borough Council. Fees
for such applications and appeals shall be set by resolution of the
Council.
2.
The grass
and vegetation in other areas, such as front, side and rear yards,
shall also be cut, mowed and/or otherwise maintained so that the grass
and vegetation does not exceed a height of six inches. This shall
not apply to flower beds or gardens, vegetable gardens, shrubbery,
or nationally recognized decorative or landscaping plants.
3.
Clippings/debris from lawn cutting or maintenance shall not be deposited
upon Borough sidewalks, streets or alleys.
[Ord. 1994-5, 6/6/1994, § 203]
Thirty days after notice to grade their tree lawns shall be
given to the property owners abutting and adjoining on any of the
streets of the said Borough, either by personal service on the occupants,
the owner, or by written notice left on the premises, it shall be
the duty of the Street Commissioner to grade the said tree lawns on
the said properties and the cost of so doing shall be charged to the
responsible property owner, who shall reimburse the Borough for the
cost of grading aforesaid.
[Ord. 1994-5, 6/6/1994, § 204; as amended by Ord.
2002-7, 8/26/2002; by Ord. 2009-8, 12/7/2009; by Ord.
2013-3, 7/15/2016; and by Ord. 2014-3, 9/2/2014]
After four days' notice has been given to the owners of the said properties that their lawns are not maintained in the proper order, it shall be the duty of the Borough to cut, mow or otherwise maintain the lawns in accordance with § 25-202 above. The cost of mowing and/or maintenance, and administrative costs, shall be charged to the property owner monthly or on a per-occurrence basis. Such charges shall include, but are not limited to, all costs associated with the work, labor, materials, supplies, administrative costs, and a fine 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 of this Part continues or each section of this Part which shall be found to have been violated shall constitute a separate offense; and in default of payment of costs and fine(s), a lien shall be placed against the property.
