Georgetown — Title 15 Ch. 15.20 International Property Maintenance Code § 15.20.010
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The City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to incorporate by reference all provisions of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code ("IPMC") as a stand-alone property maintenance code ("code"), with the following changes: A.
IPMC Section 302.4 is amended by replacing the language "Jurisdiction to insert height in inches" with the language "eight (8) inches"; and
B. IPMC Section 303.2 is deleted in its entirety.Georgetown Title 15, Chapter 15.20, Section 15.20.010 formally adopts the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as the city's standalone property maintenance standard, with two specific modifications: the maximum allowable weed and grass height is set at eight inches, and IPMC Section 303.2 (relating to swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs enclosure requirements under that section) is removed entirely from Georgetown's version of the code. All other provisions of the 2018 IPMC remain in effect as adopted. This means property maintenance standards in Georgetown are governed by the 2018 IPMC as locally tailored by these amendments.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Georgetown Title 15, Chapter 15.20, Section 15.20.010, property owners and managers operating in Georgetown are generally expected to comply with the full 2018 IPMC as locally amended. Compliant operators typically keep vegetation such as weeds and grass trimmed to no more than eight inches in height, consistent with the amended Section 302.4. Because Section 303.2 of the IPMC has been deleted in its entirety, operators should be aware that any requirements that appeared in that section no longer apply under Georgetown's local code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Georgetown Title 15, Chapter 15.20, Section 15.20.010 establishes the 2018 IPMC—with Georgetown's specific amendments—as the baseline for property maintenance standards that affect rental housing conditions in the city. Tenants who observe maintenance issues, such as overgrown vegetation exceeding eight inches, may have grounds to reference this provision when raising concerns with their landlord or with the appropriate city code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help individuals understand how the adopted IPMC standards may relate to habitability concerns or other issues at a specific property.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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