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Borough of Doylestown, PA
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2024-06-17
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 13 Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Municipal Code
Ch 1
Administration and Government
Ch 2
Animals
Ch 3
Bicycles
Ch 4
Buildings
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
Ch 8
Flood Plain Regulations
Ch 9
Grading and Excavating
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
Housing
Ch 12
Libraries
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 13 Pt 1
CANVASSING, SOLICITING AND PEDDLING
§ 101
Applicability; definitions and interpretation.
§ 102
License Required to Engage in Soliciting or Peddling; Exceptions.
§ 103
Application for License.
§ 104
Issuance, Denial, Suspension or Revocation of License.
§ 105
License Fee; Duration of License; Exemptions.
§ 106
License to be Carried and Produced Upon Request; Activities to Conform to Conditions of License.
§ 107
Canvassing, Soliciting and Peddling Certain Days and Hours Prohibited.
§ 108
Hawking or Crying Wares; Use of Loudspeakers and Other Noise-Making Devices Prohibited.
§ 109
Parking of Vehicles.
§ 110
Use of Streets and Sidewalks.
§ 111
Records; Supervision of Activities.
§ 111.1
Residential Do-Not-Sell List for Licensed Solicitors and Peddlers.
§ 111.2
Entry Upon Signed Premises Unlawful.
§ 112
Certain Acts Constitute Nuisance.
§ 113
Penalties; Enforcement.
Ch 13 Pt 2
PUBLIC EVENTS AND GATHERINGS
§ 201
Short Title.
§ 202
Definitions.
§ 203
Permit Required.
§ 204
Application.
§ 205
Standards for Issuance.
§ 206
Grant or Denial of Application.
§ 207
Alternative Permit.
§ 208
Notice to Borough and Other Officials.
§ 209
Contents of Permit.
§ 210
Duties of Permittee.
§ 211
Public Conduct During Public Events.
§ 212
Revocation of Permit.
§ 213
Penalties.
§ 214
Appeal Procedure.
Ch 13 Pt 3
VIDEO GAMES AND PINBALL MACHINES
§ 301
Short Title and Citation.
§ 302
Definitions.
§ 303
Video Game or Pinball Machine License Required.
§ 304
Video Game Room/Pinball Arcade License Required.
§ 305
Denial of Video Game Room/Pinball Arcade License.
§ 306
Requirements for Video Game Room/Pinball Arcade.
§ 307
Renewal and Transferability.
§ 308
Revocation.
§ 309
Denials of License.
§ 310
Fees.
§ 311
Penalties.
Ch 13 Pt 4
CABLE TELEVISION AND COMMUNICATIONS
§ 401
Purpose.
§ 402
Title; Effective Date; Repealer.
§ 403
Definitions.
§ 404
Grant of Franchise.
§ 405
Regulation of Franchise.
§ 406
Bonds, Insurance and Indemnification.
§ 407
Design and Construction Provisions.
§ 408
Service Provisions.
§ 409
Books, Records and Reports.
§ 410
Miscellaneous Provisions.
Ch 13 Pt 5
EMERGENCY ALARMS
§ 501
Title.
§ 502
Policy.
§ 503
Definitions.
§ 504
Registration of Alarm Installation; Fees.
§ 505
Fees for False Alarms.
§ 506
New Installations.
§ 507
Specifications and Characteristics of AAD's.
§ 508
Operation of Alarm Business.
§ 509
Penalties.
§ 510
Severability.
Ch 13 Pt 6
VEHICLE TOWING SERVICES
§ 601
Title.
§ 602
Policy.
§ 603
Definitions.
§ 604
License Required.
§ 605
License Fee; Duration of License.
§ 606
Insurance.
§ 607
Rates Chargeable.
§ 608
Notice.
§ 609
Restrictions.
§ 610
Penalties.
Ch 13 Pt 7
OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATES
§ 701
Definitions.
§ 702
Changing Occupancy Without Certificate.
§ 702.1
Obtaining a Certificate Required.
§ 702.2
Expiration of Occupancy Certificates.
§ 702.3
Requirements Upon Sale.
§ 703
Applications.
§ 704
Receipt of Completed Applications.
§ 705
Inspection in Compliance.
§ 706
Inspection Not in Compliance.
§ 706.1
Compliance Requirement and Reinspection.
§ 707
Fees.
§ 708
Penalties.
§ 709
Effective Date.
Ch 13 Pt 8
Moveable Sidewalk Signs
§ 801
Purpose.
§ 802
Application for License.
§ 803
Review of Application.
§ 804
License Fee.
§ 805
Expiration of License.
§ 806
Types of Signs Permitted.
§ 807
Requirements for Signs.
§ 808
Placement of Sign.
§ 809
Hours Permitted.
§ 810
License Fee Subject to Change.
§ 811
Penalties.
Ch 13 Pt 9
(RESERVED)
§ 901
(Reserved)
Ch 13 Pt 10
SIDEWALK DINING
§ 1001
Purpose and Intent.
§ 1002
Definitions.
§ 1003
Sidewalk Dining License Required.
§ 1004
Application for License.
§ 1005
Application Review.
§ 1006
Fees.
§ 1007
Term of Sidewalk Dining License; License Conditions.
§ 1008
Sidewalk Dining License Standards, Requirements and Restrictions.
§ 1009
Suspension or Revocation of Sidewalk Dining License.
§ 1010
Enforcement.
§ 1011
Penalties.
§ 1012
Severability.
Ch 13 Pt 11
REGULATION AND LICENSING OF ADULT BUSINESSES
§ 1101
Purpose and findings.
§ 1102
Definitions.
§ 1103
License required.
§ 1104
Issuance of Licenses.
§ 1105
Fees.
§ 1106
Inspection.
§ 1107
Expiration of license; Application for Renewal.
§ 1108
Suspension and Revocation of License.
§ 1109
Appeals.
§ 1110
Transfer of License.
§ 1111
Additional Regulations Regarding Enlargement of Sexually Oriented Business.
§ 1112
Regulations Pertaining to Exhibition of Sexually Explicit Films, Videos, Discs or Live Entertainment in Viewing Room.
§ 1113
Additional Regulations to Prevent Physical Contact With Patrons.
§ 1114
Additional Regulations for Escort Agencies.
§ 1115
Additional Regulations for Nude Model Studios.
§ 1116
Additional Regulations.
§ 1117
Prohibition Against Children in an Adult Entertainment Business.
§ 1118
Hours of Operation.
§ 1119
Violations and Penalties.
§ 1120
Severability.
§ 1121
Repealer.
§ 1122
When Effective.
Ch 13 Pt 12
REGULATION AND LICENSING OF VALET PARKING
§ 1201
Short Title and Citation.
§ 1202
Definitions.
§ 1203
License Required.
§ 1204
Application for License.
§ 1205
License Term and Fee.
§ 1206
Insurance.
§ 1207
Hours of Operation.
§ 1208
Filing of Rate Information and Display Requirements.
§ 1209
Valet Parking Signs.
§ 1210
Employee Identification and Conduct.
§ 1211
Compliance with Borough, State and Federal Laws.
§ 1212
Suspension or Revocation of Valet Parking Operator License.
§ 1213
Violations and penalties.
Ch 13 Pt 13
PLATFORM DINING
§ 1301
Purpose and Intent.
§ 1302
Definitions.
§ 1303
Platform Dining License Required.
§ 1304
Number of Licenses; Schedule and Procedures for Issuance.
§ 1305
Application for License.
§ 1306
Application Review.
§ 1307
Fees and Escrow.
§ 1308
Term of Platform Dining License; License Conditions.
§ 1309
Platform Dining License Standards, Requirements and Restrictions.
§ 1310
Suspension or Revocation of Platform Dining License.
§ 1311
Enforcement.
§ 1312
Penalties.
§ 1313
Removal and Impoundment.
§ 1314
Severability.
Ch 13 Pt 14
SINGLE-USE CARRY-OUT BAGS
§ 1401
Purpose and Findings.
§ 1402
Definitions.
§ 1403
Requirements.
§ 1404
Signage.
§ 1405
Enforcement.
§ 1406
Extension for Existing Inventory.
Ch 14
Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16
Parks and Recreation
Ch 17
Plumbing
Ch 18
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 19
Signs and Billboards
Ch 20
Solid Waste
Ch 21
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 22
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 23
Swimming Pools
Ch 24
Taxation, Special
Ch 25
Trees
Ch 26
Water
Ch 27
Zoning
Appendix
Apx A
Annexation of Territory
Apx B
Debt
Apx C
Franchises and Services
Apx D
Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs
Apx E
Plan Approval
Apx F
Public Property
Apx G
Sewers
Apx H
Streets and Sidewalks
Apx I
Water
Apx J
Zoning, Prior Ordinances
Key to the Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KO
Key to the Disposition of All Ordinances
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Chapter 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Part 1
CANVASSING, SOLICITING AND PEDDLING
chevron_right
§ 101
Applicability; definitions and interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 102
License Required to Engage in Soliciting or Peddling; Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 103
Application for License.
chevron_right
§ 104
Issuance, Denial, Suspension or Revocation of License.
chevron_right
§ 105
License Fee; Duration of License; Exemptions.
chevron_right
§ 106
License to be Carried and Produced Upon Request; Activities to Conform to Conditions of License.
chevron_right
§ 107
Canvassing, Soliciting and Peddling Certain Days and Hours Prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 108
Hawking or Crying Wares; Use of Loudspeakers and Other Noise-Making Devices Prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 109
Parking of Vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 110
Use of Streets and Sidewalks.
chevron_right
§ 111
Records; Supervision of Activities.
chevron_right
§ 111.1
Residential Do-Not-Sell List for Licensed Solicitors and Peddlers.
chevron_right
§ 111.2
Entry Upon Signed Premises Unlawful.
chevron_right
§ 112
Certain Acts Constitute Nuisance.
chevron_right
§ 113
Penalties; Enforcement.
chevron_right
Part 2
PUBLIC EVENTS AND GATHERINGS
chevron_right
§ 201
Short Title.
chevron_right
§ 202
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 203
Permit Required.
chevron_right
§ 204
Application.
chevron_right
§ 205
Standards for Issuance.
chevron_right
§ 206
Grant or Denial of Application.
chevron_right
§ 207
Alternative Permit.
chevron_right
§ 208
Notice to Borough and Other Officials.
chevron_right
§ 209
Contents of Permit.
chevron_right
§ 210
Duties of Permittee.
chevron_right
§ 211
Public Conduct During Public Events.
chevron_right
§ 212
Revocation of Permit.
chevron_right
§ 213
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 214
Appeal Procedure.
chevron_right
Part 3
VIDEO GAMES AND PINBALL MACHINES
chevron_right
§ 301
Short Title and Citation.
chevron_right
§ 302
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 303
Video Game or Pinball Machine License Required.
chevron_right
§ 304
Video Game Room/Pinball Arcade License Required.
chevron_right
§ 305
Denial of Video Game Room/Pinball Arcade License.
chevron_right
§ 306
Requirements for Video Game Room/Pinball Arcade.
chevron_right
§ 307
Renewal and Transferability.
chevron_right
§ 308
Revocation.
chevron_right
§ 309
Denials of License.
chevron_right
§ 310
Fees.
chevron_right
§ 311
Penalties.
chevron_right
Part 4
CABLE TELEVISION AND COMMUNICATIONS
chevron_right
§ 401
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 402
Title; Effective Date; Repealer.
chevron_right
§ 403
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 404
Grant of Franchise.
chevron_right
§ 405
Regulation of Franchise.
chevron_right
§ 406
Bonds, Insurance and Indemnification.
chevron_right
§ 407
Design and Construction Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 408
Service Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 409
Books, Records and Reports.
chevron_right
§ 410
Miscellaneous Provisions.
chevron_right
Part 5
EMERGENCY ALARMS
chevron_right
§ 501
Title.
chevron_right
§ 502
Policy.
chevron_right
§ 503
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 504
Registration of Alarm Installation; Fees.
chevron_right
§ 505
Fees for False Alarms.
chevron_right
§ 506
New Installations.
chevron_right
§ 507
Specifications and Characteristics of AAD's.
chevron_right
§ 508
Operation of Alarm Business.
chevron_right
§ 509
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 510
Severability.
chevron_right
Part 6
VEHICLE TOWING SERVICES
chevron_right
§ 601
Title.
chevron_right
§ 602
Policy.
chevron_right
§ 603
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 604
License Required.
chevron_right
§ 605
License Fee; Duration of License.
chevron_right
§ 606
Insurance.
chevron_right
§ 607
Rates Chargeable.
chevron_right
§ 608
Notice.
chevron_right
§ 609
Restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 610
Penalties.
chevron_right
Part 7
OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATES
chevron_right
§ 701
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 702
Changing Occupancy Without Certificate.
chevron_right
§ 702.1
Obtaining a Certificate Required.
chevron_right
§ 702.2
Expiration of Occupancy Certificates.
chevron_right
§ 702.3
Requirements Upon Sale.
chevron_right
§ 703
Applications.
chevron_right
§ 704
Receipt of Completed Applications.
chevron_right
§ 705
Inspection in Compliance.
chevron_right
§ 706
Inspection Not in Compliance.
chevron_right
§ 706.1
Compliance Requirement and Reinspection.
chevron_right
§ 707
Fees.
chevron_right
§ 708
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 709
Effective Date.
chevron_right
Part 8
Moveable Sidewalk Signs
chevron_right
§ 801
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 802
Application for License.
chevron_right
§ 803
Review of Application.
chevron_right
§ 804
License Fee.
chevron_right
§ 805
Expiration of License.
chevron_right
§ 806
Types of Signs Permitted.
chevron_right
§ 807
Requirements for Signs.
chevron_right
§ 808
Placement of Sign.
chevron_right
§ 809
Hours Permitted.
chevron_right
§ 810
License Fee Subject to Change.
chevron_right
§ 811
Penalties.
chevron_right
Part 9
(RESERVED)
chevron_right
§ 901
(Reserved)
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Part 10
SIDEWALK DINING
chevron_right
§ 1001
Purpose and Intent.
chevron_right
§ 1002
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 1003
Sidewalk Dining License Required.
chevron_right
§ 1004
Application for License.
chevron_right
§ 1005
Application Review.
chevron_right
§ 1006
Fees.
chevron_right
§ 1007
Term of Sidewalk Dining License; License Conditions.
chevron_right
§ 1008
Sidewalk Dining License Standards, Requirements and Restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 1009
Suspension or Revocation of Sidewalk Dining License.
chevron_right
§ 1010
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 1011
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 1012
Severability.
chevron_right
Part 11
REGULATION AND LICENSING OF ADULT BUSINESSES
chevron_right
§ 1101
Purpose and findings.
chevron_right
§ 1102
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 1103
License required.
chevron_right
§ 1104
Issuance of Licenses.
chevron_right
§ 1105
Fees.
chevron_right
§ 1106
Inspection.
chevron_right
§ 1107
Expiration of license; Application for Renewal.
chevron_right
§ 1108
Suspension and Revocation of License.
chevron_right
§ 1109
Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 1110
Transfer of License.
chevron_right
§ 1111
Additional Regulations Regarding Enlargement of Sexually Oriented Business.
chevron_right
§ 1112
Regulations Pertaining to Exhibition of Sexually Explicit Films, Videos, Discs or Live Entertainment in Viewing Room.
chevron_right
§ 1113
Additional Regulations to Prevent Physical Contact With Patrons.
chevron_right
§ 1114
Additional Regulations for Escort Agencies.
chevron_right
§ 1115
Additional Regulations for Nude Model Studios.
chevron_right
§ 1116
Additional Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 1117
Prohibition Against Children in an Adult Entertainment Business.
chevron_right
§ 1118
Hours of Operation.
chevron_right
§ 1119
Violations and Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 1120
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 1121
Repealer.
chevron_right
§ 1122
When Effective.
chevron_right
Part 12
REGULATION AND LICENSING OF VALET PARKING
chevron_right
§ 1201
Short Title and Citation.
chevron_right
§ 1202
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 1203
License Required.
chevron_right
§ 1204
Application for License.
chevron_right
§ 1205
License Term and Fee.
chevron_right
§ 1206
Insurance.
chevron_right
§ 1207
Hours of Operation.
chevron_right
§ 1208
Filing of Rate Information and Display Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 1209
Valet Parking Signs.
chevron_right
§ 1210
Employee Identification and Conduct.
chevron_right
§ 1211
Compliance with Borough, State and Federal Laws.
chevron_right
§ 1212
Suspension or Revocation of Valet Parking Operator License.
chevron_right
§ 1213
Violations and penalties.
chevron_right
Part 13
PLATFORM DINING
chevron_right
§ 1301
Purpose and Intent.
chevron_right
§ 1302
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 1303
Platform Dining License Required.
chevron_right
§ 1304
Number of Licenses; Schedule and Procedures for Issuance.
chevron_right
§ 1305
Application for License.
chevron_right
§ 1306
Application Review.
chevron_right
§ 1307
Fees and Escrow.
chevron_right
§ 1308
Term of Platform Dining License; License Conditions.
chevron_right
§ 1309
Platform Dining License Standards, Requirements and Restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 1310
Suspension or Revocation of Platform Dining License.
chevron_right
§ 1311
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 1312
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 1313
Removal and Impoundment.
chevron_right
§ 1314
Severability.
chevron_right
Part 14
SINGLE-USE CARRY-OUT BAGS
chevron_right
§ 1401
Purpose and Findings.
chevron_right
§ 1402
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 1403
Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 1404
Signage.
chevron_right
§ 1405
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 1406
Extension for Existing Inventory.
chevron_right