The purpose of this article is to prevent the disposal or placing of
any rubbish, refuse or other material on any street, public place, public
building or private property where such action would impede or interfere with
the safe, free or unobstructed use of the same by the public or whereby the
same may be rendered unsightly in appearance, or detrimental to the health,
safety and welfare of the public.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
PERSON
Means and shall be construed to mean natural persons, firms, partnerships,
corporations, associations, or other artificial bodies.
PUBLIC PLACE and PUBLIC BUILDING
Any and every public place or building within the Borough which is
within the jurisdiction and control of the city, is or may be in general use
by all citizens, and in which all have an equal right of passage at will.
STREET
Includes highways, roads, avenues, boulevards, courts, public lanes,
alleys, sidewalks, footpaths and all other public highways for vehicular or
pedestrian travel.