Philadelphia County prohibits noxious weeds and uncontrolled vegetation over 10 inches under the Property Maintenance Code. PA Noxious Weed Law also applies statewide. Enforcement by L&I and CLIP program with liens for cleanup costs.
Pennsylvania Noxious Weed Control Law (3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 15) lists prohibited invasive species including Japanese knotweed, purple loosestrife, and giant hogweed. Property owners must control these on their land. Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code Section PM-302.4 supplements by requiring all vegetation over 10 inches to be controlled. Vacant lots are primary focus of enforcement. CLIP (Community Life Improvement Program) performs weed and trash cleanup on properties in violation after 10-day notice.
Property Maintenance Code violation: $150-$300 fine plus cleanup costs as lien. Noxious weed violations: additional PA state penalties possible but rare on residential lots.
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