Operation Clean Sweep

Posted in: Licenses and Inspections, 5/27/2010 9:07 AM

Operation Clean Sweep - Hotline: 215-750-3821

Middletown Township announces Operation Clean Sweep, a program to identify and remove abandoned vehicles located on Township streets or in plain view on private property.Township Ordinance 88-26 defines abandoned vehicles as vehicles that are partially dismantled, wrecked, junked, discarded or otherwise non-operational.Vehicles that are not registered or insured also fall under the category of "abandoned vehicle" even if they are parked in a residential driveway or yard.Property owners have ten (10) days to remove such vehicles or place them in an enclosed building.Owners of vehicles that are not removed or placed in storage after 10 days may be subject to a fine of $1,000 per day, per abandoned vehicle.

Residents who are actively restoring a classic or antique vehicle, may be permitted a defined grace period to work on the restoration.The Township will periodically monitor the restoration to insure progress is being made towards completion.Only one vehicle will be permitted under this allowance.No additional unregistered or abandoned vehicles, even those acquired for parts, will be allowed in open view on any property.

An Operation Clean Sweep hot line has been established.Concerned citizens can call 215-750-3821 to report abandoned vehicles in their neighborhoods.Callers can remain anonymous or leave contact information for follow up.

Operation Clean Sweep's mission is to improve and maintain the present and future quality of life in Middletown Township.