Terms defined. The following words, when used in this article, shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the
context clearly indicates otherwise.
COMPOST
Relatively stable decomposed organic matter.
COMPOSTING
A controlled process of degrading organic matter by microorganisms.
EMISSION
A discharge of pollutants into the air.
GLARE
The effect produced by brightness sufficient to cause annoyance,
discomfort or loss in visual performance and/or visibility.
HUMUS
Decomposed organic material.
NUISANCE
Generally, an act or omission which obstructs, interferes
with and/or causes inconvenience and/or damage to the public in the
exercise of common rights and/or enjoyment and use of property. This
term applies to any public nuisance, including but not limited to
interferences with the interests of the community and/or the comfort
and convenience of the general public, including interference with
the public health, peace, safety and/or general welfare and/or all
other acts and/or omissions considered harmful to the promotion of
the health, cleanliness, comfort, safety and general well-being of
the citizens of Millcreek Township and all acts declared herein to
be a nuisance.
NUISANCE ELEMENT
Any environmental pollutant, such as smoke, odors, liquid
wastes, solid wastes, radiation, noise, vibration, glare or heat.
SOLID WASTE
Unwanted or discarded material or refuse, including garbage,
with insufficient liquid content to be free-flowing.
VEHICLE
A device propelled by power other than human power, designed
and/or used for the transportation of people or goods over land surfaces
and including, without limitation, automobile, truck, trailer, motorcycle,
tractor, buggy and wagon.