For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APARTMENT BUILDING. A building used by three or more families living independently of each other and containing dwelling units.
BACKYARD. Any point or location other than as set forth in the definition of curbside.
BUSINESS. Any business of any nature operated within the borough, including apartment buildings.
CURBSIDE. A point bordering on the front street immediately adjacent to premises of the owner or occupant.
FAMILY UNIT. The residence of each separate residential household supported and/or maintained by a person qualified as “head of household” under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, excluding apartment buildings.
GARBAGE. The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of foods. It shall not include more than a minimum of free liquids.
PERSON. A natural person, firm, co-partnership, association, or corporation.
REFUSE. Garbage and rubbish as herein defined.
RUBBISH. All waste materials (including ashes) not included in garbage, except building rubbish from building construction or reconstruction, street refuse, industrial refuse, dead animals, abandoned large machinery or vehicles, or such other waste materials as are not commonly produced in homes, stores, and institutions.
(Ord. 3-2009, passed 12-8-2009)