Quality of Life Ordinance
In order to promote the health, safety, and the general welfare of the residents of Wilkes-Barre and to help to create a clean environment, the City has established a Quality of Life Ordinance. The quality of life and community pride of the residents of Wilkes-Barre are negatively impacted by the occurrences and existence of the Quality of Life violations.
The ordinance addresses:
- Lack of maintenance of properties
- Littering
- Improper storage of trash and rubbish
- Storage of inoperable/non-registered vehicles
- High grass and weeds
- Graffiti
- Accumulation of snow and ice on sidewalks
- Outside placement of indoor furniture
- Animal waste accumulation
- Lack of proper permits
Tickets are issued for all violations and fines must be paid within 10 days.
If tickets are not paid within 10 days, a citation will be issued.
QOL Fines
Violation | Description | Fine | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|
19(3)(1) | Peddling/Vending Illegally | $150.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(2) | Operating w/o Permit/License | $200.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(3) | Storing Hazardous Material | $250.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(4) | Storing/Serving Hazardous Food | $200.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(5) | License Presentation Violation | $150.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(6) | Dumpster/POD Permit Violation | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(7) | Permit Display/Requirements Violation | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(8) | Accumulation of Rubbish/Garbage | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(9) | Animal Waste/Feces Violation | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(10) | Improper Disposal of Trash/Rubbish | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(11) | High Grass, Weeds or Plant Growth | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(12) | Littering or Scattering Rubbish | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(13) | Motor Vehicle Violation | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(14) | Outside Placement of Indoor Items | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(15) | Ownership Presumption of Waste,Trash &/or Recyclables; Illegal Dumping | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(16) | Littering - Private Advertising Matter | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(17) | Snow/Ice Removal | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(18) | Storage Containers for Waste/Trash | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(19) | Storing of Recyclables Violation | $50.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(20) | Swimming Pool Violation | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(21) | Prohibited Occupancy | $1,000.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(22) | Shrubs and Bushes Violation | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(23) | Dangerous Tree(s) Violation | $100.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(24) | Commercial/Junk Vehicle Violation | $200.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(25) | Vehicle Repair/Maintenance Violation | $150.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(26) | Accessory Structure Violation | $150.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(27) | Defacement of Property | $150.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(28) | Illegal Sign(s)/Bill board(s) | $150.00 | 48 Hours |
19(3)(29) | Working Without a License | $500.00 | 48 Hours |