Bloomfield Township adopted the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) to manage residential and commercial property conditions that affect health and safety and to protect property values through the elimination of blight such as vacant structures, dilapidated buildings, junk cars, and common public nuisances such as high grass and trash accumulations.
 
The IPMC requires owners to maintain their property and addresses three basic areas:

  • Grounds - Grass has to be kept under eight (8) inches tall, and landscaped areas maintained and free from overgrowth. Pools and pool covers must be kept clean and free of stagnant water.
  • Inoperable/Unregistered Vehicles - No inoperable or unregistered vehicles are permitted on the property, except in a garage.
  • Buildings - The code outlines requirements for exterior building issues such as missing, damaged, or rotted boards, sagging roofs, blistered or peeling paint, porch steps and handrails. This includes outbuildings as well as the main residence or commercial business, both for multi-family and single family dwellings. There are also requirements for rodent and pest control.

2015 International Property Maintenance Code 

Property Maintenance Board of Appeals

Any appeal related to the provisions of this code must be processed with an appeal application, which is available upon request.

Residential Property Maintenance Guide

Grass

Grass must be mowed and no higher than 8 inches tall.

Clean Yard

Property will be well-kept, clean and free from loose trash and debris.

Parking

All vehicles must be parked on an approved surface. No vehicles are allowed to be parked on the grass. Vehicle for sale signs are also not permitted.

Vehicles

Vehicles must be in working condition, fully assembled and have current license and registration information. Junk and inoperable vehicles are not permitted.

Trash

Trash cans may not be set out at the curb earlier than 12:00 noon the day before collection, and must be removed from the curb within 12 hours of service.

All trash, recycling and yard waste containers must be stored inside and out of public view when not out for collection.