[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Munhall as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 2-19-1981 by Ord. No. 1271]
It is the intent, purpose and scope of this article to regulate
activities on and use of public highways, streets, roads, sidewalks,
playgrounds, ball fields, public property or public rights-of-way
within the Borough, together with other properties within the Borough
of Munhall open to the general public to prevent nuisances to the
residents of the Borough in the use of such areas and consistent with
the enjoyment of such property within the Borough of Munhall and the
right of the general public to the quiet enjoyment of public facilities.
The following words and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this § 112-2 unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
Alcohol of any degree of proof originally produced by distillation
of any fermented liquid generally produced for beverage purposes and
shall include malt or brewed beverages and wine.
Any establishment for the sale of goods or services.
A door of solid construction capable of diminishing the sound
emanating from a business and prohibiting light. A screened or half
door, commonly known as a "dutch door" does not fall within the definition
of door.
Open space public property owned by any other political subdivision
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, parking lots of commercial enterprises,
entry roads, parking lots and open spaces of multiple dwelling property,
churches and schools, and/or cemetery property.
It shall be unlawful and prohibited for any person as a pedestrian
or within a vehicle to drink or attempt to drink any alcoholic beverage
or to possess an open container of alcoholic beverage in or upon any
public property or property open to the general public which shall
include, but not be limited to, highways, streets, roads, sidewalks,
rights-of-way, playgrounds, ball fields, parking lots or entryways
within the Borough of Munhall.
It shall be unlawful and prohibited for any owner, proprietor,
employee or agent of any commercial enterprise, including shop, store,
tavern, restaurant or other place of business to permit or allow any
door of entry or exit to stand ajar during business hours.
A.
Any person who shall violate the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine as provided in Chapter 1, Article II, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Munhall, plus costs, and, in default of the payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation of this article continues or each section of this article which shall be found to have been violated shall constitute a separate offense.[1]
B.
All fines collected from the enforcement of this article shall be
remitted to the Borough for use in the general fund.
C.
In addition to the penalty provisions herein, the alcoholic beverage
or container shall be seized and impounded.
