IN Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall Fall 2016 | Page 68

DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT:
MID-YEAR STATISTICS
January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016
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Building permits issued:.................................................................................36
Sign permits issued:.........................................................................................8
Demolition permits issued:...........................................................................3
Dumpster permits issued:..............................................................................4
Occupancy permits issued (transactions):...............................................111
Occupancy permits issued (commercial tenants):................................8
Plans reviewed:..................................................................................................10
Construction inspections performed:.......................................................49
Lien letters for foreclosure/refinance/equity loan................................27
Violation letters issued....................................................................................780
Citations issued.................................................................................................123
Rental units inspected (initial and follow-up)........................................113
Sewer lateral defects noted..........................................................................32
Sq. ft. of sidewalk to be repaired under restoration program..........9,200
Phone calls..........................................................................................................1,662

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CLEAN-UP PROGRAM YIELDING
POSITIVE RESULTS
Improving property maintenance and
reducing criminal activity are among the
foremost policy goals of Brentwood Borough
officials. Because these issues are often
intricately intertwined, Mayor Dennis Troy and
Chief of Police Adam Zeppuhar spearheaded
an initiative to improve coordination between
the Police and Code Departments. Through
the Code Enforcement, Law Enforcement,
Examining Areas & Noticing Uninvited
Problems Program, which is commonly
known by the acronym “CLEAN-UP,” requisite
Borough officers and staff perform on-foot
inspections of municipal neighborhoods.
While vehicular patrols are important
aspects of the operations of both
departments, the “CLEAN-UP” detail allows
for a closer examination of site conditions. An
initial evaluation of Lachman Way, a cramped
alley that has been the focus of numerous
complaints, resulted in the issuance of

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42 violation notices. Two weeks later, 45
notices were issued as the result of a review
of properties abutting Pyramid Avenue
and Pentland Avenue. The noted defects
include common aesthetic problems, such
as overgrown weeds or improper storage of
trash, as well as significant but hard-to-notice
hazards, such as frayed electrical service entry
cables and decayed garage support lintels.
The “CLEAN-UP” initiative is also designed
to improve both community relations and the
visibility of the Police and Code Departments.
The Borough greatly appreciates that a
number of residents have voiced their
support for the program, and we welcome
the continued opportunity to engage in
dialogue with concerned citizens. Additional
inspections will be conducted throughout the
fall season.