[Ord. 97-6, 4/23/1997]
1. 
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
LESSEE
Owner for the purpose of this Part when the lessor holds the lessee responsible for maintenance and repairs.
MOTOR VEHICLE
Any type of mechanical device, propelled by a motor, in which person or property may be transported upon public streets or highways, and including trailers or semi-trailers pulled thereby.
NUISANCE
Any condition, structure or improvement which shall constitute a danger or potential danger to the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of Susquehanna Township.
OWNER
The actual owner, agent or custodian of the property on which motor vehicles are stored, whether individual or partnership, association or corporation.
PERSON
A natural person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or other legal entity.
2. 
In this Part, the singular shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular, and the masculine shall include the feminine and the neuter.
[Ord. 97-6, 4/23/1997, § 302; as amended by Ord. 98-18, 5/14/1998]
It shall be unlawful for any person, owner or lessee to maintain a motor vehicle nuisance upon the open private grounds of such person, owner or lessee within Susquehanna Township. A motor vehicle nuisance shall include any of the following physical defects:
A. 
Broken windshields, mirrors or other glass, with sharp edges.
B. 
One or more flat or open tires or tubes which could permit vermin harborage.
C. 
Missing doors, windows, trunk or other body parts which could permit animal harborage.
D. 
Any body parts with sharp edges including holes resulting from rust.
E. 
Missing tires resulting in unsafe suspension of the motor vehicle.
F. 
Upholstery which is torn or open which could permit animal and/or vermin harborage.
G. 
Broken head-lamps or tail-lamps with sharp edges.
H. 
Disassembled chassis parts apart from the motor vehicle stored in a disorderly fashion, or loose in, or on the vehicle.
I. 
Protruding sharp objects from the chassis.
J. 
Broken vehicle frame suspended from the ground in an unstable manner.
K. 
Leaking or damaged oil pan or gas tank which could cause fire or explosion.
L. 
Exposed battery containing acid.
M. 
Unlocked doors or trunk.
N. 
Inoperable locking mechanism for doors or trunk.
O. 
Open or damaged floor boards including trunk and fire-wall.
P. 
Damaged bumpers pulled away from the perimeter of vehicle.
Q. 
Broken grill with protruding edges.
R. 
Loose or damaged metal trim and clips.
S. 
Broken communication equipment antennae.
T. 
Suspended on unstable supports.
U. 
Such other defects which could threaten the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Susquehanna Township.
[Ord. 97-6, 4/23/1997]
Any person, owner or lessee who has a motor vehicle nuisance as defined in § 10-302 above may store such vehicle in Susquehanna Township only in strict compliance with the regulations provided herein. The motor vehicle nuisance must be stored within a garage or other enclosed building which is locked at all times when unattended or outside, within an opaque fence at least six feet high, located in the rear yard which is locked at all time when unattended. No more than two such vehicles may be stored. All such stored motor vehicles shall be at least 25 feet from any building so as not to obstruct any firefighting equipment or emergency vehicles, and shall be at least 25 feet from any river or stream or any other natural watercourse. In addition, all gas and oil or other flammable liquid shall be removed from the motor vehicle and it shall be kept free of vermin infestation while being stored. Nothing herein shall be construed to permit the construction of a garage, other enclosed building, fence or the storage of motor vehicle nuisance(s) contrary to the provisions of the Susquehanna Township Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27].
[Ord. 97-6, 4/23/1997]
1. 
The Health Officer of Susquehanna Township is hereby empowered to inspect private property on which motor vehicles are stored to determine if there is compliance with the provisions of this Part. If noncompliance with the provisions of this Part constitutes a threat, or if any condition, structure or improvement poses a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the public, he shall issue a written notice to be served by registered or certified mail upon the owner of said premises or, if the owner's whereabouts or identity be unknown, by posting the notice conspicuously upon the offending premises.
2. 
Said notice shall specify the condition or structure or improvement complained of, and shall require the owner to commence to remove or otherwise rectify the condition or structure or improvement as set forth therein within 10 days of mailing or posting of said notice, and thereafter, to fully comply with the requirements of the notice within a reasonable time.
[Ord. 97-6, 4/23/1997]
If the owner of grounds on which motor vehicles are stored does not comply with the notice to abate the nuisance, within the time limit prescribed, Susquehanna Township shall have the authority to take measures to correct the conditions and collect the cost of such corrections plus 10% of all costs. Susquehanna Township, in such event and pursuant to its statutory or otherwise authorized police powers, shall have the right and power to enter upon the offending premises to accomplish the foregoing.
[Ord. 97-6, 4/23/1997]
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to leave or permit to remain outside of any dwelling, building or other structure, or within any unoccupied or abandoned building, dwelling or other structure under his or its control any abandoned, unattended or discarded icebox, refrigerator or other container which has an airtight door or lid, snap lock or other locking device which may not be released from the inside without first removing said door or lid, snap lock or other locking device from said icebox, refrigerator or container.
[Ord. 97-6, 4/23/1997]
1. 
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Health Officer may request and shall then be granted a hearing before the Susquehanna Township Board of Health; provided, he files with the Susquehanna Township Board of Health within 10 days after notice of the Health Officer's decision, a written petition requesting such hearing and setting forth a brief statement of the ground therefor. The hearing shall commence not later than 30 days after the date on which the petition was filed unless postponed for sufficient cause.
2. 
After such hearing the Susquehanna Township Board of Health shall sustain, modify or overrule the action of the Health Officer.
[Ord. 97-6, 4/23/1997]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine not more than $600, and in default of payment, to undergo imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute a separate offense.
[Ord. 97-6, 4/23/1997]
The remedies provided herein for the enforcement of this Part, or any remedy provided by law, shall not be deemed mutually exclusive; rather, they may be employed simultaneously or consecutively, at the option of Susquehanna Township Board of Health.