For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMERCIAL. Those uses upon the land which are primarily designed for economic gain of the activity being conducted, which uses are more fully set forth in the borough zoning ordinance (Chapter 154 of this code of ordinances).
COUNCIL. The Council of North York Borough.
FARM. Uses of the land which are primarily agrarian in nature and restricted exclusively to agriculture.
FURNACE. Any enclosed device specifically designed for the burning of any material for the production of heat.
GARBAGE. All putrescible animal and vegetable matter resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
INCINERATOR. Any device specifically designed for the destruction by burning of refuse, sewage sludge or any other combustible material.
INDUSTRIAL. Activities carried on for the fabrication, manufacture and assemblage of raw materials into a finished product which uses are more fully set forth in the borough zoning ordinance (Chapter 154 of this code of ordinances).
OPEN FIRE. A fire in which any material is burned in the open or in a receptacle other than a furnace or incinerator.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, association, syndicate, company, firm, trust, corporation, department, bureau, agency or other entity recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties.
REFUSE. Garbage, rubbish and trade waste.
RESIDENTIAL. Activity or use of the land that is solely for single- or double-family dwelling purposes.
RUBBISH. Solids not considered to be highly flammable or explosive including, but not limited to, rags, old clothes, leather, rubber, carpets, wood, excelsior, paper, ashes, tree branches, tree leaves, yard trimmings, furniture, tin cans, glass, crockery, masonry and other similar materials.
SALVAGE OPERATION. Any business, trade or industry engaged in whole or in part in salvaging or reclaiming any product or material including, but not limited to, metals, chemicals, shipping containers or drums.
TRADE WASTE. All solid or liquid materials or rubbish resulting from the construction, building operations or the prosecution of any business, trade or industry including, but not limited to, plastic products, cartons, paint, grease, oil and other petroleum products, chemicals, cinders and other forms of solid or liquid waste materials, provided that TRADE WASTE shall not include coal refuse associated with mining or preparation of coal.
(2006 Code, § 7-102) (Ord. 5/6/1985, passed 5-6-1985, § 3)