As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
BOROUGH
The Borough of Eagles Mere.
CODE OFFICIAL
The official who is charged with the administration and enforcement
of this Code, or any duly authorized representative. The Code Official,
or any duly authorized representative, shall have all authority necessary
to enforce the provisions of this act, including instituting summary
citation proceedings.
EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
The open space on the premises and on adjoining property
under the control of owners or operators of such premises.
GARBAGE
The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
INFESTATION
The presence within or contiguous to a structure or premises
of insects, rats, vermin or other pests in numbers sufficient to pose
an unusual and substantial risk to occupants. neighbors or the community.
[Amended 1-5-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-01]
MOTOR VEHICLE NUISANCE
A motor vehicle nuisance shall include any motor vehicle
which is unable to move under its own power and has any of the following
physical defects:
A.
Broken windshields, mirrors or other glass with
sharp edges;
B.
One or more flat or open tires or tubes which
could permit vermin harborage.
C.
Missing doors, windows, hoods, trucks or other
body parts which could permit animal harborage.
D.
Any body parts with sharp edges including holes
resulting from rust.
E.
Missing tires resulting in unsafe suspension
of the motor vehicle.
F.
Upholstery which is torn or open which could
permit animal and/or vermin harborage.
G.
Broken headlamps or tail lamps with sharp edges.
H.
Disassembled chassis parts apart from the motor
vehicle stored in a disorderly fashion or loose in or on the vehicle.
I.
Protruding sharp objects from the chassis.
J.
Broken vehicle frames suspended from the ground
in an unstable manner.
K.
Leaking or damaged oil pan or gas tank which
could cause fire or explosion.
L.
Exposed battery containing acid.
M.
Inoperable locking mechanism for doors or trunks.
N.
Open or damaged floor boards including trunk
and fire wall.
O.
Damaged bumpers pulled away from the perimeter
of vehicle.
P.
Broken grill with protruding edges.
Q.
Loose or damaged metal trim and clips. broken
communications equipment and antenna.
R.
Suspended on unstable supports.
S.
Such other defects which could threaten the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Borough of Eagles
Mere.
OPERATOR
Any person who has charge, care or control of a structure
or premises which is let or offered for occupancy.
OWNER
Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a
legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official
records of the county as holding title to the property; or otherwise
having control of the property, including the guardian of the estate
of any such person and the executor or administrator of the estate
of such person if ordered to take possession of real property by a
court.
PERSON
An individual corporation, partnership, or any other group
acting as a unit.
PREMISES
A lot, plot or parcel of land, including the buildings or
structures thereon.
PUBLIC NUISANCE
Includes the following:
A.
The physical condition or use of any premises
regarded as a public nuisance at common law.
B.
Any physical condition, use or occupancy of
any premises appurtenances considered an attractive nuisance to children,
including but not limited to abandoned wells, shafts basements, excavations
and unsafe fences or structures.
C.
Any premises which has unsanitary sewage or
plumbing facilities.
D.
Any premises designated as unsafe for human
habitation or use.
E.
Any premises which is manifestly capable of
being a fire hazard or are manifestly unsafe or unsecure as to endanger
life, limb or property.
F.
Any premises from which the plumbing, heating
and/or facilities required by this code have been removed or from
which utilities have been disconnected, destroyed or rendered ineffective
or the required precautions against trespassers have not been provided.
G.
Any premises which is unsanitary or which is
littered with rubbish or garbage or which has an uncontrolled growth
of weeds.
H.
Any structure or building that is in a state
of dilapidation, deterioration or decay, faulty construction overcrowded,
open, vacant or abandoned, damaged by fire to the extent as not to
provide shelter, in danger of collapse or failure and dangerous to
anyone on or near the premises.
RUBBISH
Combustible and noncombustible waste materials except garbage.
[Amended 1-5-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-01]
STRUCTURE
That which is built or constructed, including without limitation
because of enumeration, buildings for any occupancy or use whatsoever,
fences, signs, billboards, fire escapes, chute escapes, railings,
water tanks, towers, open-grade steps, sidewalks or stairways, tents
or anything erected and framed of component parts which is fastened,
anchored or rests on a permanent foundation or on the ground.
VEGETATIVE WASTE
All waste plant materials, including tree trunks, branches
and twigs, leaves, weeds, yard and grass trimmings, and other plant
waste.
[Added 1-5-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-01]