North Whitehall Township has adopted property maintenance and nuisance regulations to help protect public
health, safety, and welfare. Not every property that appears untidy or poorly maintained is necessarily in
health, safety, and welfare. Not every property that appears untidy or poorly maintained is necessarily in
violation of a Township ordinance. Enforcement is based on applicable regulations, not personal preferences.
Township nuisance and property maintenance provisions regulate certain accumulations and storage of
rubbish, refuse, garbage, and junk materials. Potential examples include discarded furniture or appliances,
scrap materials, abandoned equipment, household refuse, and discarded building materials.
Not all outdoor storage is prohibited. Whether a condition is regulated depends on the materials involved, their
condition and location, and applicable zoning, nuisance, and property maintenance provisions. Property
ownership does not automatically authorize unrestricted storage of discarded or junk materials.
Chapter 290 addresses junked vehicles and vehicle components. Vehicle condition and ordinance
definitions—not registration alone—determine whether an item is regulated. Under the Township’s nuisance
provisions, junked vehicles or components generally may not remain on public or private lots beyond 21
consecutive days, subject to the ordinance’s terms and exceptions.
Vehicle restoration, repair, or business use does not automatically exempt a condition. Residents should
review the applicable ordinance and contact the Township with questions.
definitions—not registration alone—determine whether an item is regulated. Under the Township’s nuisance
provisions, junked vehicles or components generally may not remain on public or private lots beyond 21
consecutive days, subject to the ordinance’s terms and exceptions.
Vehicle restoration, repair, or business use does not automatically exempt a condition. Residents should
review the applicable ordinance and contact the Township with questions.
North Whitehall Township’s Nuisance Ordinance establishes regulations addressing overgrown grass, weeds,
and other regulated vegetation. Under Chapter 290, regulated vegetation exceeding 10 inches in height may
constitute a violation when located within 150 feet of another person’s dwelling or within 50 feet of a roadway.
Property owners are responsible for maintaining their properties in accordance with applicable Township
regulations. Regular maintenance helps prevent nuisance conditions and supports the health, safety, and
appearance of our community.
and other regulated vegetation. Under Chapter 290, regulated vegetation exceeding 10 inches in height may
constitute a violation when located within 150 feet of another person’s dwelling or within 50 feet of a roadway.
Property owners are responsible for maintaining their properties in accordance with applicable Township
regulations. Regular maintenance helps prevent nuisance conditions and supports the health, safety, and
appearance of our community.
The Township’s Property Maintenance Code establishes standards for existing buildings and structures.
Concerns may include deteriorated or unsafe structural components, damaged roofs, unsecured windows or
doors, failing exterior materials, and other conditions regulated by the adopted code.
Vacant and unoccupied structures remain subject to applicable property maintenance standards. The
Township evaluates the actual condition against adopted requirements.
Concerns may include deteriorated or unsafe structural components, damaged roofs, unsecured windows or
doors, failing exterior materials, and other conditions regulated by the adopted code.
Vacant and unoccupied structures remain subject to applicable property maintenance standards. The
Township evaluates the actual condition against adopted requirements.
The permissibility of outdoor equipment and material storage depends on the property’s authorized use,
zoning district, the materials involved, and applicable regulations. Lawful agricultural or commercial storage
may be regulated differently from accumulations of discarded junk. Property owners should review applicable
requirements before establishing substantial outdoor storage.
zoning district, the materials involved, and applicable regulations. Lawful agricultural or commercial storage
may be regulated differently from accumulations of discarded junk. Property owners should review applicable
requirements before establishing substantial outdoor storage.
Other nuisance provisions can address conditions such as improper snow deposition onto public roads, certain
roadway hazards, and unlawful interference with waterways. Animal-related complaints are addressed
separately through the Township’s Animal Control resources.
roadway hazards, and unlawful interference with waterways. Animal-related complaints are addressed
separately through the Township’s Animal Control resources.