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For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future tense, words in the plural include the singular, and words in the singular include plural.
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Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined in this chapter, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies.
C. ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATE APPLIANCE ATTRACTIVE NUISANCE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DANGEROUS STRUCTURE DISCARDED HAZARD HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS JUNK VEHICLE JUNKED NUISANCE(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) OWNER PERSON PORCH or EXTERIOR ATTACHMENT TOWNSHIP VEGETATION
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A motor vehicle left illegally or inoperable on public property for more than 48 hours; or any motor vehicle left unattended along a highway for more than 48 hours without a valid registration plate, certificate of inspection or title. This definition does not include construction vehicles and equipment used or to be used or in operation of maintenance of public utility facilities, left in a manner to not interfere with normal movement of traffic or pose any threat or hazard to the normal movement of traffic.
To repair, replace, remove, destroy or otherwise remedy a condition which constitutes a violation by such means, in such manner and to such extent as the Township determines necessary in the interest of the general health, safety and welfare of the Township.
A stove, refrigerator, television set, furnace, air conditioner, water heater, water softener, washer, dryer, microwave or any household article used to perform any of the necessary domestic work in the household. The term "appliance" shall also include any article used in business to increase production or to speed, ease, or eliminate work, including, but not limited to, the specific items aforementioned.
A nuisance that is dangerous or hazardous to young children because of their inability to appreciate peril and may reasonably be expected to attract them to personal or real property. Attractive nuisances include, but are not limited to, any appliance, open pit, excavation site, unsecured unsound structures (such as buildings, fences, retaining walls), large equipment, equipment parts, abandoned vehicles, as well as any other building, structure, construction or demolition debris or item at a property that could reasonably be expected to cause a hazard to minors.
The Board of Supervisors of the Township of Germany.
Any building or structure which is unsecured or is in such a dilapidated condition that it is unfit for human habitation or kept in such an unsanitary condition that it is a menace to the health of persons residing in the vicinity thereof, or is in a condition that presents a fire hazard; or any building so damaged by fire, wind, other natural causes, lack of maintenance, deterioration or decay such that the structure or a part thereof could fail or cause injury to any person or adjoining property or otherwise pose a threat to the Township.
Any item resting for 48 hours outdoors or in an area that is not fully enclosed, which is not designed for outdoor use or which is not being used outdoors for its intended purpose.
Any object, situation, or behavior that has the potential to cause injury, ill health, or damage to property or the environment.
All items normally found and used in a home or residence.
Any wrecked, inoperable, abandoned or disassembled motor vehicle, trailer, house trailer (mobile home), tractor, boat, ATV/UTV, motorcycle, motor scooter, go-cart or other vehicle or part(s) thereof not being used for their intended purpose; vehicles that appear inoperable, immobile, disassembled or extensively damaged. Evidence of damage or inoperability includes, but is not limited to: buildup of debris obstructing use, broken window(s) or windshield, missing wheel(s), flat tire(s), nonfunctional motor or transmission, missing bumpers or other parts essential for safe and legal operation of said vehicle on a highway, and missing license plate(s) or certificate of inspection.
Inoperable, obsolete, or abandoned items that are being stripped of components, being used or sold for parts, to be sold for scrap, or not being used for their intended purpose.
The unreasonable, unwarranted, or unlawful use of public or private property which may cause injury, damage, hurt, inconvenience, annoyance, or discomfort to any person or resident in the legitimate enjoyment of his reasonable rights of person or property; or any act or omission to act or perform any duty which injures or endangers the comfort, health or safety of others, is unreasonably offensive, or obstructs, disrupts, or interferes with the free use of public or private property by any lawful owner or occupant, including, but not limited to:
The presence of junk, trash or debris, including, but not limited to, all waste, refuse and discarded materials having only a junk or salvage value, and garbage or waste not contained in a safe, sanitary and orderly manner in a proper container for collection.
The presence of abandoned, discarded or unused equipment, appliances, household furnishings, vehicles, construction or demolition materials, or other objects.
Maintaining or causing to maintained upon any unenclosed porch or exterior attachment furniture, other than furniture designed for exterior use, which is commonly intended for use inside a dwelling, including, but not limited to, upholstered sofas, chairs, davenports, beds, divans and similar items.
Maintaining or allowing any dangerous structures, including, but not limited to, abandoned, occupied, or unoccupied buildings or parts of buildings.
Maintaining or allowing any building to be unsecured.
Trees, shrubs, or other vegetation overhanging a road right-of-way or neighboring property.
Garbage, garbage containers, trash, recycle containers or yard waste containers, placed in the public right-of-way, except for the 24 hours immediately prior to the regularly scheduled collection of trash.
Maintaining or allowing the improper disposal of sewage and wastewater in a manner that does not conform to local ordinance or regulation or state or federal law.
Maintaining or allowing more than one junk vehicle.
The emission of noxious fumes, gas, smoke, ashes or soot in such quantities as to render occupancy of property dangerous to a person of ordinary sensibilities.
The accumulation of, or improper disposal of, animal waste.
All disagreeable and obnoxious odors or stenches, as well as the conditions which give rise to the omission or generation of said odor and stenches.
The improper disposal of carcasses of animal or fowl.
Dead or dying trees or other vegetation that may cause a hazardous situation if they fall.
Any accumulation of stagnant water.
An attractive nuisance.
Any individual, firm, corporation, trust, association, partnership, or other legal entity which, alone, or jointly or severally with others, holds legal or equitable title to the rental unit (the plural use indicates each and every owner).
A natural person, firm, partnership, company, association, trust, corporation, or other legal entity. The singular shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular, and the masculine shall include the feminine and the neuter, whatever appropriate.
Any area attached to or appended to a building regularly used for dwelling.
The Township of Germany, Adams County.
Any grass, weed, or vegetation whatsoever which is not edible or planted for some useful, legal or ornamental purpose.