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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Frequently Asked Questions
Answer: 5 inches is the maximum height allowance for grass and weeds.
Ordinance reference: https://ecode360.com/30596946
Answer: 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.
Ordinance reference: https://ecode360.com/30607257
Answer: 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: All landlords are required to register their properties with the borough on a yearly basis. Inspections of the rental units occur every 2 years or in response to a complaint that an alleged violation of article 314 has been violated.
Ordinance reference: https://ecode360.com/30595349
Community involvement is the key!
It takes everyone in a community to keep our homes, schools, offices and other public buildings safe for public use, and safe construction practices will help protect our neighborhoods.