Doylestown Borough Ch. 10, Part 2 limits grass and weeds to 8 inches maximum. Vegetation not edible or ornamental must not exceed 8 inches or create noxious odors. Bamboo prohibited within 40 ft of public roadway pavement edge.
Doylestown Borough Chapter 10, Part 2 (Grass, Weeds and Other Vegetation) requires that owner/occupants not permit grass, weeds, or any vegetation not edible or planted for ornamental purposes to grow or remain on premises exceeding 8 inches in height or throwing off unpleasant or noxious odors. The ordinance also specifically regulates bamboo: it shall not be planted, maintained, or permitted within 40 feet of the edge of pavement of any public roadway, and owners must prevent bamboo from encroaching on adjoining properties including public property and rights-of-way. Buffer yards must be maintained free of debris, rubbish, weeds, and tall grass per §201. The purpose is to protect properties from damaging effects of uncultivated gardens, tall grasses, and invasive non-native plantings.
Code Enforcement citation for grass over 8 inches. Borough may abate and bill owner for costs.
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Doylestown Borough Ch. 10, Part 4 (Noise Control) sets daytime limit of 70 dBA (7 AM-8:59 PM) and nighttime limit of 60 dBA (9 PM-6:59 AM), measured at prope...
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Doylestown Borough construction noise must comply with Ch. 10, Part 4 dBA limits: 70 dBA daytime (7 AM-8:59 PM), 60 dBA nighttime (9 PM-6:59 AM). PA UCC (Act...
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Doylestown Borough Ch. 2 (Animals) and Ch. 10, Part 4 (Noise Control) regulate barking dogs. Dogs creating noise exceeding 70 dBA daytime or 60 dBA nighttime...
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Doylestown Borough zoning restricts outside storage of recreational vehicles, trailers, and boats in certain districts. Ch. 15 §310 prohibits parking vehicle...
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