![]() ![]() The measure also would create quality of life fines for people whose grass or weeds grows beyond 10 inches. No property can have more than one cubic foot of debris, waste, rubbish or garbage, according to the proposal.Īll waste and recycling containers must be stored in the rear of the property, to keep it out of sight from the public right-of-way, under the proposal.Īll garbage and recycling containers must be durable, watertight and secured with close-fitted lids, the legislation says, and must be kept clean and sanitary. Under the legislation, people could be fined for an accumulation of garbage. “The Number One call we receive in our office is really around waste management, followed by weeds and parking,” Kraus said. ![]() The program would impose fines for violations of city code that harm quality of life in the community. ![]() Such issues are “costly problems that contribute to the deterioration of property values and general disorder in the communication,” according to the legislation. The measure, sponsored by Councilman Bruce Kraus, aims to tackle issues surrounding properties that are not properly maintained. Legislation introduced to City Council Tuesday would allow Pittsburgh to fine residents or businesses for quality of life violations, like an accumulation of garbage, tall weeds or improperly stored garbage cans.
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