[Ord. 445, 5/2/2012]
It shall be unlawful for any person to own, harbor or keep in
custody any animal in the Borough which disturbs the peace by barking,
howling, screeching, yelping or baying or which, in any way or manner,
injures or disturbs the quiet of any person or the community or which
disturbs or endangers the comfort, repose or health of persons. Any
animal behaving in such manner is hereby declared to be committing
a nuisance.
[Ord. 445, 5/2/2012]
Continuous activity as outlined in §
3-101 of this Part which occurs and continues for more than any one-hour period, or for a period of less than one hour where such period(s) occur on two or more days during a seven-day period, shall be deemed to be a disturbance of the peace, a nuisance and to endanger the comfort, repose or health of persons in the Borough.
[Ord. 445, 5/2/2012]
The Borough Council of the Borough of Saxonburg is hereby authorized
and directed to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate
the purposes of this Part.
[Ord. 459, 12/2/2015]
The purpose of this Part is to regulate the keeping of chickens
for household usage.
[Ord. 459, 12/2/2015]
As used in this part, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
CHICKENS
Includes only the female of the species, whether adult or
juvenile.
ENCLOSURE
A coop, fenced area, or other similar structure designed
to protect the chickens and restrict movement into neighboring yards.
Enclosures must be enclosed on all sides and the top to prevent unauthorized
entry or exit.
FREE-RANGE
Conditions allowing chickens to roam freely upon the owner's
property, the property of neighbors, or the sidewalks and streets
of the Borough.
ROOSTERS
Includes only the male of the species.
[Ord. 459, 12/2/2015]
Each residential property shall hereby be allowed to keep no
more than four chickens as pets, for egg production, or for food usage
by the family. All usage of chicken products produced will be for
the family keeping and maintaining the chickens. Roosters shall not
be permitted within Borough limits.
[Ord. 459, 12/2/2015]
Any person who shall be convicted of violating any provision
of Part 2 before a District Magistrate shall be sentenced to pay a
fine or penalty not to exceed $600, together with the costs of prosecution,
including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs for each subsequent
offense. A continuation of such violation for each successive day
or days shall constitute a separate offense.
[Ord. 459, 12/2/2015]
The Borough Council of the Borough of Saxonburg is hereby authorized
and directed to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate
the purposes of this Part.