[Ord. 3-98, 3/3/1998, § 401]
Modifications to this chapter shall be granted by the Supervisors under the modification provisions of the subdivision and land development regulations [Chapter 22] of the Township of Richmond, Pennsylvania.
[Ord. 3-98, 3/3/1998, § 402]
1.
It shall be the duty of the Richmond Township Supervisors to enforce
the provisions of this chapter.
A.
It shall be the responsibility of the Richmond Township Supervisors
to make, or cause to be made, annual inspections of all parks in the
Township.
B.
If the Richmond Township Supervisors shall find that any park has
been established or is being maintained in violation of the provisions
of this chapter, it shall promptly notify the owner thereof in writing.
If the owner fails to abate the said violation(s) and comply with
the provisions of this chapter within 30 days, the Supervisors may
either cause such violation to be removed or remedied (the cost of
such removal or remedy shall be borne by the owner or lessor and shall
be a lien upon the premises), or suspend the permit of the park, giving
the person to whom the permit is issued notice in writing of such
suspension.
C.
The Richmond Township Supervisors shall cause any violation of the
provisions of this chapter, which is an immediate peril to persons
or property, to be removed immediately. The cost shall be borne by
the park owner and may result in a lien upon the premises.
[Ord. 3-98, 3/3/1998, § 403]
1.
The Codes Enforcement Officer or such other individual as may be
designated by the Board of Supervisors shall perform the following,
at a minimum:
[Ord. 3-98, 3/3/1998, § 404]
1.
Any person affected by any notice or decision which has been issued
in connection with the enforcement of any provision of this chapter
may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the
Richmond Township Board of Supervisors.
2.
Such person shall file with the Secretary of the Board of Supervisors,
a written petition requesting a hearing and setting forth a brief
statement of the grounds for appeal or waiver. In the case of an appeal
from a decision, said appeal shall be filed within 10 days of the
date of service.
3.
The filing of a request for a hearing shall operate as a stay of
the notice and suspension of further action, except in a case where
immediate action is necessary to protect the public health.
4.
Upon receipt of a petition, the Board of Supervisors shall set a
time and place for a hearing and shall give the petitioner written
notice thereof.
5.
After such hearing the Board of Supervisors shall make findings as
to compliance with the provisions of this chapter and shall issue
an order in writing.
[Ord. 3-98, 3/3/1998, § 405]
1.
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter or extend
any park within the limits of Richmond Township, unless he holds a
valid permit issued by the Township Board of Supervisors in the name
of such person for the specific construction, alteration or extension
proposed and also has plans approved by the Richmond Township Supervisors.
2.
Upon receipt of an application, the Richmond Township Supervisors
shall forthwith inspect the applicant's plans and proposed park
to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter. After
favorable determination with the same, the Supervisors shall issue
a park permit to the applicant which shall be valid for a period of
one year thereafter.
3.
Renewal permits for a one-year period may be issued by the Board
of Supervisors providing the annual inspection shows the park continues
to conform to the standards prescribed by this chapter.
4.
All homes shall be required to obtain a mobile home placement permit.
5.
No permit shall be issued until the Board of Supervisors shall have
received all necessary inspection certificates.
[Ord. 3-98, 3/3/1998, § 406]
1.
Plan Fee. At the time of filing for approval of the plan for a park,
the application shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee for review
of said plans. This fee shall be determined and established from time
to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. In the event the
Board is required to perform additional or unusual services in determining
if said application conforms to the provisions of this chapter, the
cost of such additional service shall be borne by the applicant. Such
charges shall be levied whether or not the application is approved.
2.
Other Fees. An applicant for a mobile home park or mobile home placement
permit, or any holder of such a permit, shall pay such other fees
as shall be established from time to time by the Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 3-98, 3/3/1998, § 406]
Permits are not transferable. Every person holding a permit
shall file notice in writing to the Board of Supervisors of Richmond
Township at least 30 days before having sold, transferred, given away
or otherwise disposed of interest in, or control of, any park or mobile
home. The prospective new owner must make application for a permit
during this period.
[Ord. 3-98, 3/3/1998, § 408]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall,
upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding
$600 and costs and, in default of payment thereof, shall be subject
to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a
violation of this Part continues shall constitute a separate offense.
[Ord. 3-98, 3/3/1998, § 410]
An approval issued in violation of the provisions of the chapter
is void without the necessity of any proceedings for revocation, suspension
or termination. Any work undertaken pursuant to such approval is unlawful.
No action may be taken by a board, agency or employee of the Township
purporting to validate such a violation.
[Ord. 3-98, 3/3/1998, § 411]
Where any provision of this chapter imposes restrictions different
from those imposed by any other provision of this chapter or any other
ordinance, rule or regulation or other provision of law, whichever
provisions are more restrictive or impose higher standards shall control.
