For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT. Any form of conduct, action, incident or behavior perpetrated, caused or permitted by any occupant or visitor of a dwelling unit that is so loud, untimely (time of day), offensive, riotous or that otherwise disturbs other persons of reasonable sensibility in the peaceful enjoyment of their premises. It is not necessary that such action, conduct, incident or behavior constitute a criminal offense, nor that criminal charges be filed against any person in order for a person to have perpetrated, caused or permitted the commission of DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT.
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT REPORT. A report prepared by a the Township Zoning Officer, Township Code Enforcement Officer or police officer concerning an investigation of reported disruptive conduct.
(1) The information provided within said report shall include, if possible, the identity or identities of the alleged perpetrator(s) of the disruptive conduct, a description of such conduct, the location, timing, length of time and frequency of such conduct and all other relevant obtainable information.
(2) A copy of the DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT REPORT will be forwarded to both the occupant and the owner of the rental property which is the subject of the REPORT at their respective addresses.
OCCUPANT. An individual who resides in a rental property or any portion thereof with whom a legal relationship with the owner is established by an oral or written lease/agreement or under the laws of the commonwealth of the state. This term includes any guests permitted to be present on the authority of the OCCUPANT.
OWNER. One or more person or entity, jointly or severally, in whom is vested all or part of the legal title to the premises or all or part of the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment of the premises, including a mortgage holder in possession of a rental property.
PEACEFUL ENJOYMENT. Conduct in a manner that will not disturb or infringe upon the occupants and/or guests or visitors of adjacent or nearby dwellings or properties.
RENTAL PROPERTY. A dwelling unit and associated premises, as defined in the township zoning ordinance, any portion of which is occupied pursuant to a legal relationship with the owner established by an oral or written lease or agreement or under the laws of the commonwealth of the state.
(Ord. 249, passed 7-14-2021)