As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
DISORDERLY HOUSE
Any house, room or premises where frequent requests for police
service for noise, assaults, batteries, drinking of intoxicating beverages,
illegal drug usage and/or sale, loitering, gaming or other misbehavior
can be documented.
It shall be unlawful for any property owner,
lessee or tenant to maintain, keep, lease or allow a disorderly house,
room or other premises in the Borough of Eddystone.
Any such disorderly house, room or other premises
that shall be disruptive to the peace and well-being of the surrounding
and greater community is declared to be a public nuisance.
After the third incident as defined above, the
Chief of Police shall, within five days, notify the property resident
or owner, in writing, by either certified mail, posting, or personal
service, of the Borough's intent to initiate charges with the District
Justice; and further, to allow said property resident and/or owner
an additional five-day period, commencing on the date of service,
to notify the Police Chief, in writing, of said property resident/owner's
desire to meet with the Police Chief in an attempt to rectify the
conditions to be cited. Upon timely receipt of such notification the
Police Chief shall meet with the property resident/owner within five
days thereafter and attempt to reach an accommodation. Should the
parties not be able to reach an accommodation the Police Chief will
proceed forthwith to initiate charges before the District Justice.