Souderton Borough Council used a recent work session to revisit local code enforcement policies following the retirement of longtime officer Steve Toy and the transition to a new contractor, Barry Isett & Associates. Zoning specialist Rich Roberts led a discussion on whether current ordinances and fines are practical, covering a range of specific violation types: snow removal timelines, grass and weed height standards, nuisance vehicles, trash disposal, rental property inspections, and communication challenges posed by language barriers. Among the changes under consideration are more flexible enforcement timelines that account for individual circumstances like illness or travel, adjustments to violation fees, and a color-coded tag system to distinguish first, second and final notices. The borough manager will retain some discretion in handling violations case by case, and council is expected to use the work session's takeaways to potentially rework existing ordinances.
Source: Bucks County Herald; 5/13/2026 & NorthPennNow; 5/20/2026