As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
NOTICE
"Notice" shall be given either orally by a duly authorized
police officer of the Borough of Parkside or by certified mail, return
receipt requested, from a representative of the Council of the Borough
of Parkside.
OPEN
Any mode of storage, parking or collection in which the vehicle
is not completely within an enclosed and locked permanent building.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Includes the owner of a vehicle, operator of a vehicle, real
property owner, lessee of real property or any other individual who
has control over a vehicle or the property upon which it is situated.
VEHICLE
Includes all automobiles or other motor vehicles as well
as the major parts thereof, including engine, block, head, transmission,
rear end, axles, body panels and similar parts.
Upon notice given, the responsible party shall, within 48 hours
of receipt of said notice, cause the removal of said vehicle from
the Borough of Parkside or to a completely enclosed and locked permanent
building.
[Amended 12-21-1988 by Ord. No. 349]
A. Upon failure to comply with the terms of the notice as given within
48 hours, the responsible party shall be liable, upon conviction thereof
before the District Justice who has jurisdiction over the Borough
of Parkside, to a fine not less than $150 nor more than $1,000 for
the first offense, and in default thereof, shall undergo imprisonment
in the county prison for not less than 10 days.
B. Conviction of a second offense within a period of one year shall
carry a fine of not less than $600 nor more than $1,000, or in default
of the fine, imprisonment in the county prison for not less than 20
days.
C. Conviction of a third or subsequent offense within a period of one
year shall carry a fine of not more than $1,000, or in default of
the fine, imprisonment in the county prison for not less than 30 days.
Nothing in this chapter shall prevent duly authorized police
officials from removing from public or private property without notice
any attended or unattended automobile or vehicle, the presence of
which constitutes a hazard or threat to the life, health, safety,
welfare and morals of the citizens of the Borough of Parkside, and
which is imminently dangerous and, in the opinion of the authorized
police officials, constitutes a nuisance which gives rise to the existence
of emergency situations.