Weed and overgrowth rules are municipal, not county. Allentown's Chapter 649 prohibits any growth of weeds over 10 inches, gives owners five days after notice to cut, and fines violators up to $1,000.
Because Pennsylvania counties do not enforce nuisance-vegetation rules, Lehigh County residents follow their municipal weed ordinance. Allentown (§649-2) bars weeds over 10 inches on any lot and on the adjoining tree well, sidewalk, curbline, or planter strip. After written notice (§649-3), the owner has five days to cut and destroy the weeds; otherwise the City abates the nuisance and bills the cost at a rate set by the Director of Finance (§649-4). Ragweed, poison ivy, and similar noxious growth are commonly targeted. Other Lehigh Valley municipalities have parallel ordinances, so confirm the exact height and notice period in your local code.
Each conviction carries a fine of up to $1,000, plus the City's abatement cost billed to the property owner.
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