[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township
of North Franklin 12-17-1979 by Ord. No. 79-4 (Ch. 10, Part 1, of the 1988 Code
of Ordinances). Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 7-25-1989 by Ord. No. 6-1989; 6-16-1998 by Ord. No. 6-1998; 7-11-2023 by Ord. No. 3-2023[1]]
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation or
owner having a present interest in any real estate in the Township
of North Franklin, located within 150 feet of any property line, to
permit grass, weeds or similar vegetation, not eatable or planted
for some useful or ornamental purpose, to grow in excess of six inches
and/or to permit the grass, weeds or similar vegetation to harbor
rodents, pests or other unwanted vermin/animals. Each time that a
cutting is required, the vegetation must be cut so that it measures
four inches or less in height. All such vegetation not cut or removed
in accordance with this chapter is hereby declared to be a nuisance
and detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants
of said Township.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided that "it shall be the sole discretion of North Franklin Township whether or not to bring an enforcement action under this section or Chapter 307, Property Maintenance, specifically § 307-20, Quality of life violations, of the Township Code dealing with high grass, weeds or similar vegetation."
Should any person, firm, or corporation permit grass, weeds,
or other vegetation to grow or remain on real estate contrary to the
provisions of this chapter, and shall fail to cut and remove the same
within 10 days after receipt of written notice from the Township given
by certified mail, return receipt requested, directing the cutting
and removal thereof, then, in such event, the Board of Supervisors
may cause such grass, weeds, or other vegetation to be cut and removed.
The cost thereof, together with any penalties provided by law, shall
be collected by lien or in any other matter provided by law from the
person or property responsible thereof.
[Amended 2-23-1988 by Ord. No. 1-88]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay
a fine of not more than $300; and/or to imprisonment for a term not
to exceed 90 days. Every day that a violation of this chapter continues
shall constitute a separate offense.
