[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Northampton 12-3-1987 by Ord. No. 1001 (Ch. 11, Part 2, of the
1993 Code of Ordinances). Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meaning ascribed to them is this section, except where the context
clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
One who grants a lease or rents real estate to another for
either 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 to be moved and which is generally used in the operation
of business or for the maintenance of household.
The moving of personal property or household goods by way
of public streets or highways.
It shall be unlawful for any individual 18 years of age or older
to move into, out of or from one place to another within the Borough
of Northampton without first giving notice to the Borough Manager
of such moving. In the case of individuals moving into the Borough
of Northampton, said notice shall be given within one week after moving
into the Borough of Northampton. In the case of individuals moving
out of the Borough of Northampton or from one place to another, notice
shall be given at least 24 hours before said move is made. Included
in each notice as given shall be the name of the moving person, the
address from which the person is moving, and the address to which
said person is moving.
It shall be unlawful for any person to move or transport or
cause to be moved or transported into, out of or within the Borough
of Northampton any personal property in bulk without first securing
from the Borough Manager a permit for such moving or transportation.
The application for a moving permit shall include the name and
address of the applicant, the name of the owner or reputed owners
of the personal property to be moved or transported, the address and
location from which the personal property is to be moved or transported,
and the address or location to which the personal property is to be
moved or transported.
[Amended 7-15-1993 by Ord. No. 1048]
The Borough Manager shall, upon application, issue a permit
for a charge as established, from time to time, by resolution of Borough
Council. Said permit shall set forth the name of the permittee as
well as the name or names of the owners of the personal property 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.
Any lessor leasing or renting any premises or part thereof within
the Borough of Northampton to another person for the purpose of either
a business or as a dwelling shall give the Borough Manager notice
within one week after the leasing of said property to a tenant and
at least 24 hours' notice of the intention of the lessee or tenant
to move or vacate the leased or rented premises.
Any person who is in the business of transporting or moving
personal property 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
either within the Borough of Northampton or to a point outside of
the Borough of Northampton.
The Borough Manager 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 7-15-1993 by Ord. No. 1048]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall,
upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding
$600 and costs and, in default of payment thereof, shall be subject
to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Police
Department, Code Enforcement Officer, or any official so designated
by the Borough Manager.
