[Adopted 3-7-2006 by Ord. No. 389]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
BOROUGH
The Borough of Trappe, including its residents and all land
within its territorial boundaries.
CHILD-CARE FACILITY
A licensed day-care center, licensed child-care facility
or any other child-care services facility exempt from licensing pursuant
to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
COMMUNITY CENTER
A building and related facilities used for educational, social,
cultural or recreational activities.
OPEN SPACE
The area of land or water available and accessible for use
by the public and residents of the Borough which is restricted from
future development for the purpose of protecting natural features
or for providing recreational opportunities for the residents of the
Borough. Open space generally includes such land or area of land that
is regulated, maintained or owned by the Borough, and may include
steep slopes, floodplains and other significant features to be preserved.
PUBLIC PARK OR RECREATIONAL FACILITY
Any land, or tract of land, or facility used for passive
or active recreation, including any playground, park, skate parks,
athletic fields or any other facility owned or operated by the Borough
or any other governmental agency, including Montgomery County or the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
SCHOOL
Any educational building or facility that provides educational
services to a minor child, as defined by the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, including any public or private facility.
SEX OFFENDER
Any person, over the age of 18 years, who has been convicted
of any sexual offense or crime as defined in 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9795.1,
including but not limited to kidnapping where the victim is a minor,
institutional sexual assault, indecent assault, incest, prostitution
and related offenses, sexual abuse of a child, unlawful contact with
a minor, sexual exploitation of a minor, rape, involuntary deviate
sexual intercourse, sexual assault, and aggravated indecent assault.
"Sex offender" shall also include any individuals convicted of any
attempt to commit the offenses as enumerated herein.
Any violation of this article shall be punishable
by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days and a fine not exceeding
$1,000 for each violation, in addition to the costs of prosecution
and attorneys' fees.
All agencies and authorities within the Borough
have full authority to enforce this article and impose such fines
and other penalties as necessary and appropriate.