North Bergen requires property owners to maintain lots free of excessive grass and weeds under its property maintenance standards. The typical enforcement threshold is approximately 8–10 inches. Code Enforcement can order cutting at owner's expense.
North Bergen's Code Enforcement Department enforces property maintenance standards requiring lots to be free of excessive grass and weed growth. The standard enforcement threshold is approximately 8–10 inches. Violation notices are issued with a specified cleanup deadline. If not complied with, the township can order cutting at the owner's expense with costs added as a municipal lien. Contact Code Enforcement at 4233 Kennedy Blvd., (201) 392-2000.
Excessive grass/weeds: violation notice, city-ordered cutting at owner's expense, municipal lien.
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