[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.
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]
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]
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.