Township Looks to Trim High Grass Problem

Driving through the Warminster neighborhoods, one cannot help but notice some of the homes and properties with grass reaching jungle-like heights.

During the May 16 board meeting, supervisor vice president Tom Panzer asked township manager Richard Manfredi to take a stronger approach to addressing the problem.

"It would be nice if we could get on this sooner rather than later," said Panzer.

Neighbors can file complaints with the Warminster License & Inspection office, which will then notify the property owners that they are in violation of Warminster's site maintenance ordinance.

According to the township ordinance:

All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.

After sending a note of violation to the property owner, whether it is a resident or a bank that has taken possession through foreclosure proceedings, the township will cut the grass and send a bill to the listed owner. Failure to pay the fee will result in a lien placed on the property.