For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EXTERMINATION. The control and elimination of vectors by eliminating harborage areas, by removing food sources or making them inaccessible or by poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trapping or any other legal vector elimination method which is not injurious to human health or the safety of domestic animals.
GARBAGE. The animal and/or vegetable wastes which result from the handling, preparation, cooking, serving or nonconsumption of food.
INFESTATION. The presence of vectors within or contiguous to a structure or premises.
INSPECTION OFFICER. The Deputy Health Officer, a staff member of the Joint Vector Control Program and/or any other person authorized in writing by the Board of Township Commissioners to conduct inspections and administrative procedures to enforce this chapter.
JUNK. Includes all large items of rubbish, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Nonoperable automobiles;
(2) Nonoperable appliances, such as refrigerators or stoves; and
(3) Scrap metal.
OCCUPANT. A person living, sleeping, cooking or eating in, or actually having possession of, a dwelling unit or a rooming unit. However, in dwelling units, a temporary guest is not considered an OCCUPANT.
OWNER. A person who, alone or jointly or severally with others, has:
(1) Legal title to any premises, dwelling or dwelling unit, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or
(2) The charge, care or control of any premises, dwelling or dwelling unit, as an owner or as an agent of the owner, or an executor, administrator, trustee, assignee of rents or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such person so representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this chapter to the same extent as if he or she were the owner.
PREMISES. All areas of a property, including all interior, exterior and yard spaces and grounds.
RUBBISH. Solid waste, other than garbage, consisting of:
(1) Combustible waste, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, yard clippings and wood; or
(2) Noncombustible waste, such as metal, glass and crockery.
STRUCTURE. Any human-made construction or building which is located on any part of a premises.
URBANIZED AREA. Any area which is located within 1,000 feet of either:
(1) A structure which is designed for human occupancy for any purpose, be it residential or business or leisure-related, at any time; or
(2) A public or privately owned outdoor recreation site.
VECTOR. An organism which, either directly or indirectly via microorganisms which it carries, can transmit disease to humans. VECTOR includes, but is not necessarily limited to, any rodent, insect or vermin species.
VECTOR HARBORAGE or VECTOR SOURCE. Any area, interior or exterior, where vectors can live, nest, breed or seek shelter.
VECTORPROOF. Describes a form of construction which prevents the ingress or egress of vectors to and from a given space or structure, or which prevents vectors from gaining access to food, water or harborage.
(Ord. 548, passed 3-17-1982)