As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated, except where the context specifically
indicates otherwise:
DUMPSTER
A metal storage receptacle used to temporarily store debris
or garbage and which is then emptied of its contents or removed with
its contents to a dumpsite.
PERSON
Any natural person, association, partnership, firm or corporation.
STREET
The portion of any street, alley, and any other ways used
or intended to be used by vehicular traffic or pedestrians, whether
public or private.
TEMPORARY DUMPSTER
Any dumpster used or intended as a disposal facility for
construction, renovation or demolition projects, special events, seasonal
use, or other purposes not permanent in nature.
No property owner or other person in possession
of real estate shall place or use a temporary dumpster upon a public
street or pedestrianway within the Borough of Ephrata without said
property owner or other person in possession of real estate first
obtaining a permit from the Code Enforcement Officer of the Borough
upon application and payment of the fee established from time to time
by resolution of the Council of the Borough of Ephrata. A permit will
be approved or rejected within five working days of application.
For each violation of the provisions of this
article, any person who commits, takes part in, or assists in any
such violation shall be liable upon conviction thereof in a summary
proceeding to pay a fine of not less than $300 nor more than $1,000
for each offense, together with the costs of prosecution and, in default
of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to
exceed 30 days. Each day or portion thereof in which a violation exists
shall be considered a separate violation of this article and each
section of this article that is violated shall be considered a separate
violation.