For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADULT. Any individual who is 18 years of age or older.
BUILDING. Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls and which is intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals or chattels, and including covered porches or bay windows and chimneys.
DEBRIS. Any material located upon the premises that is a residue of structural demolition, or any other material that is not neatly stored, stacked or piled in a manner so as not to create a nuisance of becoming either a harboring place or food supply location for rodents or insects.
DUMPING. The term includes, but is not limited to, depositing of litter, depositing of durable goods (refrigerators, stoves, water heaters, toilets, sinks, washers, dryers and the like), small appliances, furniture, floor coverings, tires, vehicles or parts of vehicles and other such municipal waste, hazardous waste, residential waste, construction or demolition debris on public or private property, except as specifically authorized.
DWELLING UNIT. One or more rooms connected together constituting a separate independent housekeeping establishment for owner occupancy or rental or lease on a weekly, monthly or longer basis and physically separated from any other rooms or dwelling units which may be in the same structure and containing independent cooking and sleeping facilities.
GARBAGE. The animal or vegetable waste which results from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food, as well as the disposal of food. This shall not include manufactured covered compost containers.
INDOOR FURNITURE. Pieces of furniture which are made for use only inside of a building or dwelling unit which includes, but is not limited to, upholstered chairs, sofas and bedding which would be damaged if used outdoors.
JUNKED VEHICLES.
(1) Includes any vehicle which presents a hazard or danger to the public or is a public nuisance by virtue of its state or condition of disrepair. The following conditions, if present, are examples of a state or condition of disrepair:
(a) Rusted and/or jagged metal on or protruding from the body of a vehicle (with legal state registration and inspection sticker this provision shall not apply);
(b) Broken or missing glass or windows on or in the vehicle;
(c) Leaking of any fluids from the vehicle or deflated, flat or missing tire(s);
(d) Storage or placement of the vehicle in an unbalanced condition, on concrete blocks or other similar apparatus; and
(e) Harboring of rodents, insects or other pests.
(2) The foregoing examples are not inclusive of all conditions which may constitute a state or condition of disrepair. See also NUISANCE MOTOR VEHICLE.
LANDLORD. Any person who grants a lease, oral or written, or who otherwise permits the use of his or her real estate or a portion thereof for a consideration, monetary or otherwise.
LITTER. Term includes, but is not limited to, all waste material, trash (i.e., wastepaper, tobacco products, wrappers, food or beverage containers, newspapers, magazine, books, old clothing, rags and the like), municipal waste, human waste, domestic animal waste, furniture, vehicle parts, shopping carts, construction or demolition material, dirt, mud, yard waste that has been abandoned or improperly discarded, deposited or disposed.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Includes any type of mechanical device, capable or at one time capable of being propelled by a motor, in which persons or property may be transported upon public streets, highways, thoroughfares or waterways, and including trailers or semi-trailers pulled thereby.
NUISANCE MOTOR VEHICLE. A motor vehicle with one or more of the following defects:
(1) Broken windshields, mirrors, or any other glass with sharp edges;
(2) Broken headlamps, tail lamps, bumpers or grills with sharp edges;
(3) Any body parts, truck, firewall or floorboards with sharp edges or large holes resulting from rust;
(4) Protruding sharp objects from the chassis;
(5) Missing doors, windows, hood, trunks or other body parts that could permit animal harborage;
(6) One or more open tires or tubes which could permit animal harborage;
(7) Any vehicle suspended by blocks, jacks or other such materials in a location which may pose a danger to the public property, owners, visitors or residents of the property on which said vehicle is found;
(8) Any excessive fluids leaking from vehicle which may be harmful to the public or the environment;
(9) Disassembled body or chassis parts stored in, on, or about the vehicle;
(10) Vehicles that do not display a current valid inspection and registration;
(11) Such other defects which the borough’s Fire Chief or borough’s Assistant Chief determines to be a danger to the general public or property; and/or
(12) Motor vehicles parked or otherwise located which may interfere with flow of pedestrian or automobile traffic or impede emergency efforts.
OCCUPANT. Any person who lives in or has possession of, or holds an occupancy interest in a dwelling unit; or any person residing in or frequenting the premises of the dwelling unit with the actual or implied permission of the landlord or lessee.
PUBLIC NUISANCE. Any condition or premises which are unsafe or unsanitary.
PUBLIC OFFICER. Any authorized inspector or Mayor or designated borough official, this shall not include a member of Borough Council, designated by Borough Council to enforce this subchapter.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. The total width of any land used, reserved, or dedicated as a street, alley, driveway, sidewalk or utility easement, including curb and gutter areas.
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL. Includes material which would otherwise become municipal waste, which can be collected, separated or processed, and returned to the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products. Such materials may include, but not be limited to, aluminum cans, ferrous and bi-metal cans, glass containers, plastic bottles and containers, and paper.
TENANT. That person or persons who have the use of real estate of a landlord and is responsible for the giving of any type of consideration therefor, but excluding those who are occupants for a period of less than 30 days.
WASTE.
(1) Any garbage, refuse, industrial, lunchroom or office waste, and other material including solid, liquid, semisolid or contained gaseous material resulting from operation of residential, municipal, commercial or institutional establishments or from community activities and which is not classified as a residual waste or hazardous waste as defined herein.
(2) The term does not include source separated recyclable materials.
(Ord. 1-2013, passed 4-15-2013)