A. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE — [Added 4-27-2015 by Ord. No. 18-2015; amended 11-9-2015 by Ord. No. 60-2015]
(1) Any TRAA Class 3 motor vehicle (attached) or trailer designed or used to transport passengers or property:
(a) If the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 or more pounds;
(b) If the vehicle is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver;
(c) If the vehicle is a school bus;
(d) If the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials and is required to be placarded in accordance with PennDOT regulations;
(e) If the vehicle is construction equipment and not involved in a project; or
(f) All dual-wheeled vehicles that are not exempt from this chapter.
(2) For purposes of this chapter, the phrase "commercial vehicle" shall include self- propelled vehicles, vehicles that are not self-propelled such as utility trailers and other types of trailers designed or used to store or haul equipment and materials and the combination of self-propelled vehicles and vehicles that are not self-propelled. (See attached TRAA diagrams.)
(3) The term does not include pickup trucks classified as 5 and lower by PennDOT (see attached schedule)
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and vehicles that are an antique or classic motor vehicle, or an implement of husbandry.
MOTOR VEHICLE — Any type of mechanical device, propelled by a motor, in which persons or property may be transported upon public streets or highways. [Amended 4-27-2015 by Ord. No. 18-2015]
NUISANCE — Any condition, structure or improvement which constitutes a danger or potential danger to the health, safety or welfare of citizens of the City or causes a blighting effect in City neighborhoods.
PERSON — A natural person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or other legal entity.
B. In this chapter, the singular shall include the plural; the plural shall include the singular; and the masculine shall include the feminine and the neuter.
2. Editor's Note: The TRAA Vehicle Identification Guide is included as an attachment to this chapter.