For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADULT. An individual 18 years or older who is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol or suffering from any other disability which would impair his or her ability to properly supervise a fire.
AIR BASIN. A geographic area of this commonwealth as determined in Attachment A of the ordinance codified herein, which is on file in the township offices.
AIR CURTAIN DESTRUCTOR. A mechanical device that forcefully projects a curtain of air across a pit in which open burning is being conducted so that combustion efficiency is increased and smoke and other particulate matter are contained.
BURNING. The act of consuming by fire; to flame, char, scorch or blaze. As used in this chapter, SMOLDERING shall have the same meaning as BURNING and any SMOLDERING shall be deemed a BURNING.
CLEARINGANDGRUBBING WASTES. Trees shrubs and other native vegetation which are cleared from land during or prior to the process of construction. The term does not include demolition wastes and dirt-laden roots.
COMPOSTING. The process by which organic solid waste is biologically decomposed under controlled anaerobic conditions to yield a humus-like product.
DOMESTIC REFUSE. Waste which is generated from the normal occupancy of a structure occupied solely as a dwelling by two families or less. The term does not include appliances, carports, demolition waste (insulation, shingles, siding and the like) furniture, mattresses or box springs, paint, putrescible waste, solvents, tires or treated wood.
MUNICIPALITY. A city, incorporated town, borough, county, municipal authority or other public body created under state law having jurisdiction over the disposal of sewage, industrial wastes or other wastes.
OPEN BURNING. A fire, the air contaminants from which are emitted directly into the outdoor atmosphere and not directed through a flue.
PERSON. Any individual, public or private corporation for profit or not for profit, association, partnership, firm, estate, department, board, bureau or agency of the commonwealth or the federal government, political subdivision, municipality, district authority or any other legal entity whatsoever which is recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties.
TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. The Board of Supervisors of the Township of Antis.
YARD WASTE. Leaves, grass clippings, garden residue, tree trimmings, chipped shrubbery and other vegetative material.
(1987 Code, § 42-4) (Ord. 7-2001, passed 9-5-2001)