City of Easton QOL Notice 2017b

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• This notice has been issued because one or more quality of life violations have been identified on your property as indicated below. Please be advised that future violations may result in a violation ticket with fine being issued or a citation filed with the District Magistrate.
  
  Should you have any questions about this notice; please feel free to contact the Department of Code Enforcement at (610) 250-6724

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QUALITY OF LIFE VIOLATIONS

• Code sections are from Chapter 435 of the City of Easton Code. Unless otherwise noted.

• The following violations have been found

  Select Address Numbers Grass/Weeds/Plant Growth Motor Vehicle Sidewalks/Walkways/Driveways Sanitation Disposal of Garbage Disposal of Rubbish Containers Refrigerators Swimming Pool/Hot Tub/Spa Swimming Pool/Hot Tub/Spa - Barrier Excessive/Unused Communication Equipment Interior Furniture on porch Graffiti Recycling Pre-collection practices Snow and ice removal Storage Areas Rodent Harborage Accessory Structures

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  • Grass/Weeds/Plant Growth
  • Motor Vehicle
  • Sidewalks/Walkways/Driveways
  • Sanitation
  • Disposal of Garbage
  • Disposal of Rubbish
  • Containers
  • Refrigerators
  • Swimming Pool/Hot Tub/Spa
  • Swimming Pool/Hot Tub/Spa - Barrier
  • Excessive/Unused Communication Equipment
  • Interior Furniture on porch
  • Graffiti
  • Recycling
  • Pre-collection practices
  • Snow and ice removal
  • Storage Areas
  • Rodent Harborage
  • Accessory Structures

• Please display approved house identification numbers as to be clearly visible from the roadway Approved address numbers shall be at least 1/2" wide, 4" high and plainly legible and visible from the street. (15(D)(3))

• The sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions. (15(B)(3))

• Trees, shrubbery, weeds and grass (15(B)(4))

  Select Cut all high grass, weeds and overgrowth throughout the property and dispose of all yard waste properly Cut back all vine and weed overgrowth along property/fence line and throughout property as not to encroach onto the public right-of-way and the neighboring properties Cut back hedge row and shrubbery as not to encroach onto the public right-of-way and the neighboring properties Cut all high grass and weeds and maintain below eight inches (8")

  • Cut all high grass, weeds and overgrowth throughout the property and dispose of all yard waste properly
  • Cut back all vine and weed overgrowth along property/fence line and throughout property as not to encroach onto the public right-of-way and the neighboring properties
  • Cut back hedge row and shrubbery as not to encroach onto the public right-of-way and the neighboring properties
  • Cut all high grass and weeds and maintain below eight inches (8")

• Please remove all interior-type furniture from the exterior. Please be advised only exterior patio-type furniture intended for exterior use is permitted. (444-148)

• Disposal of Garbage (19(D))

  Select Remove all garbage from sidewalk and dispose of properly Remove all debris from sidewalk and dispose of properly Remove all accumulated garbage and debris from fire escape Remove all accumulated garbage and debris from breezeway Remove all accumulated trash and debris from property means of egress

  • Remove all garbage from sidewalk and dispose of properly
  • Remove all debris from sidewalk and dispose of properly
  • Remove all accumulated garbage and debris from fire escape
  • Remove all accumulated garbage and debris from breezeway
  • Remove all accumulated trash and debris from property means of egress

• Disposal of rubbish (19(C))

  Select Remove mattress/box spring from sidewalk and dispose of properly. All mattresses and box springs shall be placed in disposal bags in order for trash haulers to take Remove television from sidewalk and dispose of properly. All electronics must be recycled

  • Remove mattress/box spring from sidewalk and dispose of properly. All mattresses and box springs shall be placed in disposal bags in order for trash haulers to take
  • Remove television from sidewalk and dispose of properly. All electronics must be recycled

• All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. (15(B)(1))

  Select Remove all litter and debris from property and dispose of properly Did not maintain property free of animal feces; remove and dispose of properly Did not keep sidewalk and curbside free of leaves, litter and debris

  • Remove all litter and debris from property and dispose of properly
  • Did not maintain property free of animal feces; remove and dispose of properly
  • Did not keep sidewalk and curbside free of leaves, litter and debris

• Garbage containers 19(D)(2)

  Select Garbage must be kept in leak-proof containers with close fitting lids until your designated trash pick-up day Did not store garbage/recycling containers out of street view

  • Garbage must be kept in leak-proof containers with close fitting lids until your designated trash pick-up day
  • Did not store garbage/recycling containers out of street view

• Remove refrigerator from curbside and dispose of properly. Doors are to be removed and the unit is to be certified refrigerant free. (19(C)(2))

• Inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle 15(B)(8)

  Select Remove disabled, inoperative or disrepair vehicle(s) from property Remove unlicensedvehicle(s) from property

  • Remove disabled, inoperative or disrepair vehicle(s) from property
  • Remove unlicensedvehicle(s) from property

• Remove markings, carvings and/or graffiti from the property. The surfaces shall be repaired if damaged from the graffiti or the removal. (15(B)(9))

• Remove excessive, unused communication equipment, cables, and wires. (15(D)(19))

• Clean, sanitize, repair or otherwise maintain the swimming pool in good repair. (15(C)(1))

• The swimming pool, hot tub, and/or spa shall be completely surrounded by a barrier a minimum of 48" in height with approved gates or other approved enclosure. (15(C)(2))

• It is required that all owners and occupants of properties within the City of Easton recycle properly. (500-3)

• Collection practices (500-11)

  Select Property is over the limit on weekly trash allotment Property is over the limit on bulk trash allotment Property is over the limit on construction debris Remove florescent bulbs from trash and dispose of properly. Florescent bulbs are hazardous waste.

  • Property is over the limit on weekly trash allotment
  • Property is over the limit on bulk trash allotment
  • Property is over the limit on construction debris
  • Remove florescent bulbs from trash and dispose of properly. Florescent bulbs are hazardous waste.

• Snow and Ice Removal (515-35 - 42)

  Select Did not maintain sidewalks and right-of-way free of snow and ice Did not maintain front stoop free of snow and ice Did not clear sidewalk and right-of-way of snow and ice Please clear snow and ice from sidewalk and stoop. Maintain sidewalk and stoop free from snow and ice.

  • Did not maintain sidewalks and right-of-way free of snow and ice
  • Did not maintain front stoop free of snow and ice
  • Did not clear sidewalk and right-of-way of snow and ice
  • Please clear snow and ice from sidewalk and stoop. Maintain sidewalk and stoop free from snow and ice.

• All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. 15(B)(5)

• All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair. 15(B)(7)

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• Time limit to correct violations

  Select 24 Hours 48 Hours 72 Hours 5 Days 7 Days 10 Days 14 Days 30 Days

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• Included with this notice is a violation ticket for the aforementioned violation(s). Please see the ticket for the amount due and your options.

• Any person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the board of appeals, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 10 days after the day the decision, notice or order was served.

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• City of Easton • Code Enforcement • 123 S. Third Street, Easton PA 18042 • 610.250.6724