[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council
of the Borough of Jersey Shore as indicated in article histories.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 3-18-1993 by Ord. No. 1-1993; amended in its entirety 4-3-2000 by Ord. No.
2-2000 (Ch. 7, Part 1, of the 1996 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly
appears from the context:
Empty all-aluminum beverage and food containers.
[Added 1-12-2009 by Ord. No. 1.12.2009]
Empty food or beverage containers consisting of steel and
aluminum.
[Added 1-12-2009 by Ord. No. 1.12.2009]
Structural paper material with an inner core shaped in rigid
parallel furrows and ridges. This definition does not refer to liner
board or paperboard such as that used in cereal boxes.
[Added 1-12-2009 by Ord. No. 1.12.2009]
All animal and vegetable matter resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
Bottles and jars made of clear, green or brown glass.
[Added 1-12-2009 by Ord. No. 1.12.2009]
Printed matter containing miscellaneous written pieces published
at fixed or varying intervals. Expressly included are all other paper
products of any nature whatsoever.
[Added 1-12-2009 by Ord. No. 1.12.2009]
Paper of the type commonly referred to as "newsprint" and
distributed at fixed intervals, having printed thereon news and opinion-containing
advertisements and other matter of public interest.
[Added 1-12-2009 by Ord. No. 1.12.2009]
A fire in which any material is burned outdoors.
Empty plastic containers identified and labeled as No. 1
through 7 plastic.
[Added 1-12-2009 by Ord. No. 1.12.2009; amended 12-14-2015 by Ord. No.
2015-06]
The Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief and Emergency Management
Coordinator of the Borough of Jersey Shore; and any employee of the
Borough of Jersey Shore, while engaged in the performance of his duties.
[Added 12-14-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015-06]
Newspaper and inserts.
Magazines and catalogs.
Junk mail, envelopes, file folders, shredded paper.
Office white, colored and computer paper (staples and paper
clips okay).
Corrugated cardboard boxes.
Cereal and gift boxes (remove liners).
Paper bags and phone books.
Books.
Aluminum cans (beer and soda).
Aluminum foil and foil plates, etc.
Glass bottles and jars (food and drink only).
No. 1 through No. 7 plastics (plastic bottles, jars, tubs and
rigid containers).
Metal food cans and lids (tin/steel).
Metal pots and pans.
Empty aerosol cans.
Cartons (juice, milk, soup and broth, wine, soy milk).
Composite (paperboard) cans.
Garbage, rubbish and trade waste.
A person at least 12 years of age who does not suffer from
any condition, disease or disability which substantially impairs his
or her ability to effectively monitor and to control fires.
Solids not considered to be highly flammable or explosive,
including but not limited to rags, old clothes, leather, rubber, carpets,
excelsior, ashes, yard trimmings, leaves, furniture, tin cans, glass,
crockery, masonry and other similar materials.
Any business, trade or industry engaged in whole or in part
in salvaging or reclaiming any product or material, including but
not limited to metals, chemicals, shipping containers or drums.
The requirement of this article that all fires be supervised
shall be deemed satisfied only when a responsible person remains at
all times within 35 feet of the fire, situate outside of any structure,
and at a location at which the fire is at all times in view.
All solid or liquid material or rubbish resulting from construction,
building operations or the prosecution of any business, trade or industry,
including but not limited to plastic products, cartons, paint, grease,
oil and other petroleum products, chemicals, cinders and other forms
of solid or liquid waste materials.
[Amended 1-12-2009 by Ord. No. 1.12.2009; 12-14-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-06]
Within the Borough of Jersey Shore, no person
shall:
A.
Ignite or feed and open fire for the destruction of any recyclable
material refuse, branches, nonrecyclable cardboard, paper, wood, or
in the conduct of a salvage operation, in any public or private place.
B.
Cause, suffer, allow or permit the maintenance of any open fire for
the destruction of refuse, branches, paper, nonrecyclable cardboard
or wood, or in the conduct of a salvage operation, on any property
under his control, or on any property owned by him, outside of any
building.
C.
It shall be unlawful to burn any recyclable material that is collected
in the Borough. Currently, the following recyclable materials are
collected in the Borough:
(1)
Newspaper and inserts.
(2)
Magazines and catalogs.
(3)
Junk mail, envelopes, file folders, shredded paper.
(4)
Office white, colored and computer paper (staples and paper clips
okay).
(5)
Corrugated cardboard boxes.
(6)
Cereal and gift boxes (remove liners).
(7)
Paper bags and phone books.
(8)
Books.
(9)
Aluminum cans (beer and soda).
(10)
Aluminum foil and foil plates, etc.
(11)
Glass bottles and jars (food and drink only).
(12)
No. 1 through No. 7 plastics
(plastic bottles, jars, tubs and rigid containers).
(13)
Metal food cans and lids (tin/steel).
(14)
Metal pots and pans.
(15)
Empty aerosol cans.
(16)
Cartons (juice, milk, soup and broth, wine, soy milk).
(17)
Composite (paperboard) cans.
The prohibition expressed in § 126-2 shall be subject to the following exceptions:
B.
Open fires may be set pursuant to a written permit
issued by the Borough Manager, provided that such open fires are set
and conducted in accordance with all instructions issued by the Borough
Manager.
C.
Open fires may be set subject to each of the following
conditions:
(1)
Branches, paper, nonrecyclable cardboard and wood
only may be burned.
[Amended 1-12-2009 by Ord. No. 1.12.2009]
(2)
All fires must be contained in a noncombustible container
located no closer than 15 feet from the nearest structure or property
line, and covered with a screen having mesh of 1/2 inch or smaller.
In order to provide adequate oxygen to promote proper combustion,
any container used to contain fires permitted under this article shall
contain adequate perforations to permit oxygen to enter through the
sides of such container. Perforations required under the terms of
this section shall measure 1/2 inch or smaller.
(3)
All fires must be continuously supervised by a responsible
person from the time of ignition until such time as the fire is fully
extinguished and smoke no longer emanates from the container.
(4)
All fires must be conducted in such a manner as to
make certain that no hazardous or other objectionable condition will
be created.
(5)
Fires set pursuant to the terms of this section shall
be permitted only on Thursdays, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m., except that no fire shall be permitted on any legal holiday.
The Police Department of the Borough of Jersey
Shore and the Code Enforcement Officer of the Borough of Jersey Shore
shall have the power to enforce the provisions of this article.
Any person who shall violate any provision of
this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a
fine of not less than $100 nor more than $600 plus costs and, in default
of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to
exceed 30 days.
[Adopted 12-14-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-07]
This article shall be known as the "Jersey Shore Borough Recreational
Open Burning Ordinance."
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
All recyclable material, trade waste, rubbish, refuse, garbage; some of the above material is defined in Article I of this chapter.
Clean wood.
The burning of permissible material for purposes of outdoor
recreation by way of fire pits, chimineas, patio hearths, and other
similar devices.
Recreational burning is permitted, provided that:
A.
The fire is wholly contained within the fire receptacle or fireplace;
B.
The fire is covered by a screen to control the emission of ash and
embers;
C.
The fire receptacle is located not less that 15 feet from the property
line or not less than 15 feet from any structure located on an abutting
and subject property;
D.
No fire shall be set or maintained on any public road right-of-way
or on any public property;
E.
The fire is not unattended; and
F.
The fire is attended at all times by an individual 18 years or older
who is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol or suffering from
any other disability which would impair his or her ability to properly
supervise a fire;
G.
There shall be readily available a means of fire suppression as may
be necessary to take control of the fire;
H.
There is not more than one fire receptacle or fireplace located on
the lot;
I.
The fire must be conducted in a manner that is not harmful to a neighboring
property;
J.
The fire is not conducted in a manner that, due to atmospheric conditions,
such as a draft or wind, would be a safety hazard; and
K.
The fire itself cannot be higher than four feet.
Should Lycoming County declare a burning ban, said burning ban
shall be applicable to recreational fires and the same shall be prohibited
until said Lycoming County burning ban is lifted.
A fire used for cooking purposes in a fireplace, gas grill,
charcoal grill, and the like shall not be considered a recreational
fire, for the purposes of this article.
A person utilizing or maintaining an outdoor fire shall be responsible
for all fire-suspension costs and any other liability resulting from
damage caused by the fire.
The Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police Department and any other
law enforcement agencies and any and all Borough officials or representatives
may for cause inspect any property for compliance with the provisions
of this article.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall
be guilty of a summary offense and upon conviction shall be subject
to a fine of not more than $300. Each act in violation of any of the
provisions hereof shall be deemed a separate offense.
