Riverwalk Maintenance Corp.

New Castle County Yard Standards--Common Violations

Dec 21, 2002

Check your yard conditions by using the 10-point checklist shown below and on the right. For more information, contact new Castle County at 395-5555.
1. Overgrown grass and weeds are to be maintained at a height of 8 inches or less.
2. Recreational vehicles, boat/trailers and off-road vehicles parked on grass.
3. Inoperative/junked and (or) unregistered vehicle stored outside.
4. Junk, debris, tree branches, and other items stored on the exterior of residential properties.
5. Trash and garbage awaiting pickup must be stored in containers with lids at all times.
6. Property maintenance violations. Includes a variety of items in disrepair (for example: doors, windows, roofing).
7. Dog/animal feces not picked up daily.
8. Bulk items (stoves, refrigerators, TV?•s, furniture, tires, etc.) stored outside are considered debris and prohibited.
9. Vehicles parked on the lawn. All vehicles are to be parked on a hardened surface.
10. Bushes, hedges, fences, or tree limbs obstructing the visual clear zone.