The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that
all landscapers are cognizant of the Township's leaf and brush ordinances.
Nothing in this chapter shall relieve any owner, lessee or tenant
from his/her responsibility to comply with the requirements of the
Township's leaf and brush ordinances. The Township makes no guarantee
or representation regarding the fitness, knowledge or qualification
of any person that is registered with the Township to engage in landscaping
for hire.
As used in this chapter, the following words
and phrases shall have the following meanings:
FOR HIRE
To demand and/or accept payment or compensation for completion
of landscaping services.
LANDSCAPE or LANDSCAPING
To be in the business, occupation or trade of adorning or
improving property or portions of property by trimming or cutting
grass or shrubs; by planting, installing or removing leaves, branches,
logs, grass, flowers, mulch, hedges, shrubs or trees. As used in this
chapter, the term "landscape" or "landscaping" shall also refer to
the solicitation of the above referenced services.
PERSON
Any individual or entity including, but not limited to, any
partnership, corporation (for-profit, nonprofit, or municipal and
its agencies), firm, association or any combination of the foregoing.