For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein.
When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present
tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular
number, and words in the singular number include the plural number,
and the word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
LOT
A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by
a plat or otherwise as permitted by law, having its principal frontage
upon a street or officially approved place.
OWNER
A person owning, leasing, occupying or having charge of any
premises within the Township.
PERSON
Any natural person, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company, club, copartnership, society or any organization of any kind.
STRUCTURE or BUILDING
Any man-made object having an ascertainable stationary location
on or in land or water, whether or not affixed to the land.
TOWNSHIP
The Fairview Township, which is located within the confines
of Erie County, Pennsylvania.
VEGETATION
Any grass, weed or vegetation whatsoever, which is not edible
or planted for some useful, legal or ornamental purpose.
The following conduct, when permitted or maintained in the zoning districts set forth in §
139-3 of this chapter, shall constitute a nuisance subjecting the violator to enforcement action:
A. Permitting or maintaining the growth of any grass, weeds, noxious
weeds, or any vegetation to conceal any rubbish, garbage, or trash;
and
B. Permitting or maintaining the growth of any grass, weeds, noxious
weeds or any vegetation to the extent that it exceeds six inches in
height.
The provisions of §
139-2 above shall apply to privately owned or publicly owned lots in the following zoning districts:
A. R-1 Village: All lots must be maintained.
B. R-2 Suburban Single and R-3 Suburban Multi: minimum square footage
of 20,000 square feet around the principal structure or building.
C. B-1 Neighborhood Business and B-2 Highway Commercial: All lots must
be maintained.
D. I-1 Light Industrial, I-2 Industrial Park, and I-3 Heavy Industrial:
lots with a minimum square footage of one acre to be maintained/mowed
around the principal structure or building.
E. A-1 Rural and A-2 Agrarian: 20,000 square feet to be maintained/mowed
around the principal structure or building.
F. R-2, R-3, I-1, I-2, I-3, A-1 and A-2: Vacant lots with no structures
are not required to be maintained/mowed unless the Zoning Administrator
has determined that a condition exists that is contrary to health,
safety and welfare.
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute
a criminal summary offense that shall be punishable by a fine not
exceeding $600 and/or by incarceration in jail for a period not exceeding
90 days. Each and every day of the continuing offense shall constitute
a separate offense.