[Adopted 2-10-1964 by Ord. No. 736]
The following words when used in this article
shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section except where
the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
One who grants a lease or rents real estate to another either
for business or dwelling purposes.
Any natural person, partnership, association, firm or corporation.
The singular shall include the plural and the masculine shall include
the feminine and the neuter.
Any tangible property that is the subject of ownership and
is possible of being moved and which is generally used in the operation
of a business or for the maintenance of the household.
The moving of personal property or household goods by way
of public streets or highways.
[Amended 7-11-1983 by Ord. No. 1435]
No person shall move or transport, or cause
to be moved or transported, from place to place within the Township
of Whitehall to another place therein, or to or from places beyond
the limits thereof, any personal property or household goods, in bulk,
without first securing from the Township Treasurer of the Township
of Whitehall a permit for such moving or transportation.
[Amended 12-8-2008 by Ord. No. 2758]
Any person desiring such a permit for the removal
and transportation of personal property or household goods in the
manner herein described shall make application to the Treasurer of
the Township of Whitehall, which shall include the following information:
A.
Name of every occupant of dwelling.
B.
The social security number for each occupant over
18.
C.
The address of the applicant's former residence.
D.
The address of the applicant's new dwelling within
the Township or the new address where the applicant(s) will reside
if moving from the Township.
E.
If applicant is moving into a rental unit, a copy
of the lease agreement that reflects the applicant's name(s) as the
primary lessee.
F.
A copy of a deed or an agreement of sale that reflects
the applicant's name(s) if moving into an owner-occupied dwelling.
[Amended 1-14-1974 by Ord. No. 1125; 10-10-1977 by Ord. No.
1252]
The Treasurer of the Township of Whitehall shall,
upon application, issue a permit for which a charge, as set from time
to time by resolution of the Board of Commissioners, will be made,
setting forth the name of the permittee as well as the name or names
of the owners of the personal property or household goods to be moved
or transported and the address from which the personal property or
household goods are to be moved, and the address to which the personal
property or household goods are to be delivered. A copy of said permit
shall be delivered to the Township Bureau of Police, if deemed necessary
by the Township Treasurer.
[Amended 7-11-1983 by Ord. No. 1435]
Any lessor or landlord leasing or renting any
premises, or part thereof, within the Township of Whitehall to another
person for the purpose of either a business or as a dwelling shall
give the Township Treasurer at least 24 hours notice of the intention
of the lessee or tenant to move in or vacate the leased or rented
premises.
[Amended 7-11-1983 by Ord. No. 1435]
Any person who is in the business of transporting
or moving personal property or household goods in bulk from one location
to another, as hereinbefore described, shall be obligated to verify
that the proper permit has been issued, prior to the moving or transporting
of any personal property or household goods either within the Township
of Whitehall or to or from a point outside the Township of Whitehall.
The Treasurer of the Township of Whitehall shall
not issue any permit until after the applicant for a permit has paid
all taxes and fees levied, with the exception of real estate taxes.
[Amended 10-17-1995 by Ord. No. 1944; 8-8-2005 by Ord. No. 2578]
Any person, lessor or landlord violating any
of the provisions of this article or furnishing false information
to the Township Treasurer or using false names or address, shall,
upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than
$1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs,
to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation
of this article continues shall constitute a separate offense.
