[Adopted 11-16-1987 by Ord. No. 857 (Ch. 2, Part 4, of the 1987 Code of Ordinances)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
CARRIER PIGEON
Homing and racing pigeons which have the name of the owner stamped upon the wing or tail, or are banded upon the leg with the name or initials of the owner or with an identification or registration number stamped on the band.
LOFT
Any structure in which carrier pigeons are housed.
RACING PIGEON
Any pigeon registered with any national pigeon racing organization.
A. 
The authorized officer shall issue a carrier pigeon permit to the owner of any carrier pigeons if:
(1) 
Identification marks stamped on each carrier pigeon or band are recorded with the Township of North Versailles;
(2) 
The loft is found on inspection to be in compliance with regulations prescribed by the Township and is maintained in a clean, orderly condition and kept in good repair; and
(3) 
The construction of a loft complies with the Township's building code regulations.
B. 
The requirements of Chapter 300, Zoning, of the Code of the Township of North Versailles relating to restrictions on the location of stables and poultry enclosures shall not apply to a loft for which a permit has been issued.
C. 
The owner of any carrier pigeons shall pay an annual fee for a carrier pigeon permit as determined by the Board of Commissioners pursuant to resolution, and no permit as required by this article shall be issued until the prescribed fee shall have been paid. The Township shall keep a record of all permits issued under this article.
Any owner of carrier pigeons to whom the authorized officer has issued a carrier pigeon permit, or person acting for him, having in his charge or possession and under restraint and control carrier pigeons, shall be allowed to fly the pigeons for necessary exercise and training, but not more at any one time than 25 pairs.
Any owner of carrier pigeons to whom the Board has issued a carrier pigeon permit shall permit employees or officials of the Township and the Board to enter upon their property for the purpose of making an inspection of pigeons and lofts at reasonable times.
[Amended 8-15-1988 by Ord. No. 867]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $600 and/or to undergo imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation of this article continues shall constitute a separate offense.