[Ord. 835, 8/16/2004, § 1]
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As used in this Part, the following terms have the meaning indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE
Any motor vehicle which is without a currently valid license plate or plates and is wrecked, dismantled, inoperative (meaning that it cannot move under its own motorized power), without current inspection, or in an abandoned condition, with the exception of motor vehicles stored at permitted motor vehicle repair, body repair, auto wrecking, junk and scrap establishments and automobile dealerships/sales.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The elected governing body of the Township of Ferguson, Centre County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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 persons or property may be transported upon public streets or highways, and including trailers or semi-trailers pulled thereby with the exception of usable farm machinery, self-propelled wheel chairs, ATV's, go-karts and riding lawn and garden equipment.
NUISANCE
Any condition, which shall constitute a danger or potential danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of the Township of Ferguson.
OWNER
The actual owner, agent lessee 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.
COMPETITION VEHICLE
An unlicensed and uninspected but operable motor vehicle specifically designed and constructed for competitive use on an off-street motorsports facility.
RESTORATION VEHICLE
An unlicensed, uninspected, inoperable motor vehicle being restored and repaired to be a licensed, inspected and operable vehicle.
RESTORATION PARTS VEHICLE
An unlicensed, uninspected, inoperable motor vehicle used to salvage parts used in the restoration and repair of a vehicle being restored to be a licensed, inspected and operable vehicle.
TOWNSHIP
The Township of Ferguson, Centre County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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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. 835, 8/16/2004, § 1]
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It shall be unlawful for any person, owner or lessee to maintain a motor vehicle nuisance or abandoned motor vehicle upon the open private grounds of such person, owner or lessee within the Township. A motor vehicle nuisance shall include any motor vehicle which is unable to move under its own power, unlicensed and uninspected, and has any of the following physical defects:
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Broken windshields, mirrors or other glass, with sharp edges.
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One or more flat or open tires or tubes.
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Missing doors, windows, hood, trunk or other body parts which could permit animal harborage.
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Any body parts with sharp edges including holes resulting from rust.
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Missing tires resulting in unsafe suspension of the motor vehicle.
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Broken head-lamps or tail-lamps with sharp edges.
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Disassembled chassis parts apart from the motor vehicle stored in a disorderly fashion or loose in or on the vehicle.
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Protruding sharp objects from the chassis.
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Broken vehicle frame suspended from the ground in an unstable manner.
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Leaking or damaged oil pan or gas tank which could cause fire or explosion.
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Exposed battery containing acid.
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Open or damaged floor boards including trunk and fire-wall.
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Damaged bumpers pulled away from the perimeter of vehicle.
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Broken grill with protruding edges.
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Loose or damaged metal trim and clips.
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Suspended on unstable supports.
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Such other defect which could threaten the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township of Ferguson.
[Ord. 835, 8/16/2004, § 1]
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Any person, owner or lessee who has one or more abandoned motor vehicle(s) or motor vehicle nuisance(s) as defined in § 10-601 above may store such vehicle(s) in the Township of Ferguson only in strict compliance with the regulations provided herein. The abandoned motor vehicle(s) or motor vehicle nuisance(s) must be stored within a garage or other enclosed building.
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Restoration Vehicle. Restoration vehicle(s) must be stored inside a garage or other enclosed building. One restoration vehicle may be stored outdoors on the property subject to certain conditions. If a restoration vehicle is stored outdoors then there shall be no other restoration vehicle, restoration parts vehicle or other abandoned motor vehicle or nuisance motor vehicle stored on the property outdoors. An annual "restoration vehicle" permit shall be applied for and issued to property owners that are restoring a vehicle that is stored outdoors. The permit fee shall be established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. The restoration vehicle shall be covered with a commercially manufactured vehicle cover designed to completely cover the vehicle from the front bumper to the rear bumper. A one time restoration vehicle permit shall be issued for no more than two consecutive years. At the end of the second permit year the restoration vehicle unless fully restored, licensed and operable, shall be removed from the property and shall be considered an abandoned nuisance motor vehicle unless the vehicle is stored inside a garage or other enclosed building. Restoration vehicles shall not be stored in any prohibited yard area (see Zoning Ordinance, § 27-709, Subsection 1E) and the storage area shall be depicted on the permit application.
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Restoration Parts Vehicle. One vehicle used as a "restoration parts vehicle" may be stored on the property subject to certain conditions. An annual "restoration parts vehicle" permit shall be applied for and issued to property owners that are restoring a vehicle enclosed in a garage or other enclosed building. The permit fee shall be established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. The restoration parts vehicle shall be covered with a commercially manufactured vehicle cover designed to completely cover the vehicle from the front bumper to the rear bumper. Parts removed from the vehicle shall be stored in the garage or other enclosed building. A one time restoration parts vehicle permit shall be issued for no more than two consecutive years. At the end of the second permit year the restoration parts vehicle shall be removed from the property and shall be considered an abandoned nuisance motor vehicle. Restoration parts vehicles shall not be stored in any prohibited yard area (see Zoning Ordinance, § 27-709, Subsection 1E) and the storage area shall be depicted on the permit application.
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Competition Vehicle. Nothing herein shall prohibit the storage of one competition vehicle on the property provided the vehicle is stored on the property of the racing vehicle owner, it is not stored in any prohibited yard area, there is no other permit issued for a restoration vehicle or restoration parts vehicle if the competition vehicle is stored outdoors, and further that the vehicle is either stored in an enclosed building or if stored outside it is covered using a commercially manufactured vehicle cover designed to completely cover the vehicle from the front bumper to the rear bumper.
[Ord. 835, 8/16/2004, § 1]
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The Zoning Administrator, upon receiving a complaint, viewing of a violation or other probable cause, shall notify the owner of the property on which motor vehicles are stored to determine if there is compliance with this Part. If the property owner denies access to the property the Zoning Administrator is hereby authorized to inspect outdoor 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 nuisance, or if any condition poses a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the public, the Zoning Administrator shall issue a written notice by first class mail to the property owner describing the violation and giving the owner 15 business days to correct the violation(s). Failure of the property owner to correct the violations shall be cause for the Zoning Administrator to cause to be served by registered, certified mail, regular mail or personal service upon the owner of said premises notice, or, if the owner's whereabouts or identity be unknown, by posting the notice conspicuously upon the offending premises.
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Said notice shall specify the condition complained of, and shall require the owner to commence to remove or otherwise rectify the condition as set forth therein within 10 business days of receipt, personal service or posting of said notice, and thereafter, to fully comply with the requirements of the notice.
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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, the Township shall have the authority to take measures to correct the conditions and collect the cost of such corrections plus 10% of all costs. The Township, in such an 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. 835, 8/16/2004, § 1]
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Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Zoning Administrator may request and shall then be granted a hearing before the Zoning Hearing Board; provided the aggrieved person files with the Zoning Hearing Board, within 10 business days after notice of the Zoning Administrator's decision, an appeal requesting such a hearing and setting forth a brief statement of the grounds therefore. The hearing shall commence not later than 60 days after the date on which the appeal was filed.
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After such hearing, the Zoning Hearing Board shall sustain, modify or overrule the action of the Zoning Administrator.
[Ord. 835, 8/16/2004, § 1]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine not less than $100 nor 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.
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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 the Township.