This chapter shall be known as the "Nuisance
Ordinance."
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the
health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Township.
Certain words and phrases used in this chapter
shall have the meanings ascribed as follows:
ABANDONED VEHICLE
Any motor vehicle which has a defaced, changed or obliterated
serial number; or any motor vehicle which is parked or stored on a
public road or property not owned by the owner of the vehicle or which
is parked or stored on private property or a public road or property
without having a current license or a current inspection sticker.
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE (ATV)
[Added 6-5-2007 by Ord. No. 338]
A.
CLASS 1 ATVA motorized off-highway vehicle which travels on three or more inflatable tires and has a maximum width of 50 inches and a maximum dry weight of 800 pounds or less.
B.
CLASS 2 ATVA motorized off-highway vehicle which travels on three or more inflatable tires, has a maximum width which exceeds 50 inches or a dry weight which exceeds 800 pounds.
C.
DIRT BIKEA small motorcycle designed and built with special tires and suspension for riding on unpaved roads and over rough terrain.
D.
SNOWMOBILEAny motor-driven vehicle designed for travel primarily on snow or ice of the type that utilizes sled-type runners or skis, an endless belt, tread, or any combination of those or other similar means of contact with the surface upon which it is operated.
ANIMAL
Includes all mammals, birds, fowl and reptiles normally or
ordinarily domesticated (including household pets such as dogs and
cats). Such term shall not include fish.
[Added 9-18-2001 by Ord. No. 304]
DANGEROUS STRUCTURE
Any building which has deteriorated to the state where it
is dangerous and unsafe for human occupancy, constitutes a fire hazard,
endangers surrounding buildings, shelters rats or other vermin or
endangers the safety of children playing thereabouts.
GARBAGE
Animal, vegetable and organic waste from the handling, preparation,
cooking and consumption of food.
JUNKED VEHICLES
Any mobile vehicle which has been stripped, damaged or is
in such a state of disrepair that it has no value except for junk
or salvage; or any vehicle without a current license or current inspection
sticker not stored within a garage.
OWNER
Includes every person, corporation, partnership or association
that actually owns an animal, or who has an animal in his, her or
its care, or permits an animal to remain on or about any premises
occupied by him, her or it. The parent or guardian of any minor claiming
ownership of any animal shall also be deemed to be the owner of such
animal.
[Added 9-18-2001 by Ord. No. 304]
PERSON
Any individual, partnership or corporation or unincorporated
association.
PROPERTY
Includes both private and public property.
REFUSE
All types of material having only a junk or salvage value,
including but not limited to scrap metal, glass, industrial waste,
trailers, boats, furniture and parts thereof.
RUBBISH
All waste and discarded materials having no value.
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons,
corporation, partnership or unincorporated association to cause, create
or maintain a nuisance within the limits of the Township of Doylestown,
Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
[Amended 11-4-1991 by Ord. No.208]
Any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter in a summary proceeding before a District Justice shall be punishable as provided in §
1-13 of Chapter
1, General Provisions. Each day that such violation is continued after notice shall constitute a new and separate offense, punishable by like fine, penalty or imprisonment; and further notices to the offender shall not be necessary in order to constitute such continuance as an additional offense or offenses.
The provisions of this chapter are in addition
to zoning, fire prevention, sanitary and building laws and other ordinances or resolutions now enforced and applicable
in Doylestown Township.