[Ord. 9, 9/5/1972; as revised by Ord. 85-1, 3/5/1985]
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, firm or firms to be engaged or concerned in the business of theatrical exhibitions, amusements, dances or any other form of public exhibition or amusement within the limits of the Township of Hunlock without first having taken out a permit as hereinafter provided in this ordinance.
[Ord. 9, 9/5/1972; as revised by Ord. 85-1, 3/5/1985]
Any person or persons, firm or firms who may desire to operate or conduct theatrical exhibitions, amusements, dances or any other kind of entertainment at which admission is charged, shall file application in writing with the Township Secretary, and pay the required fee of $10, and upon the approval of the application by the Township Supervisors or by a committee appointed by the Township Supervisors the Township Secretary shall issue a permit permitting the exhibition, amusement, or dance.
[Ord. 9, 9/5/1972; as revised by Ord. 85-1, 3/5/1985]
In case of proposed gatherings for amusement or entertainment of more than 1,000 persons without admission fee, the special permit shall be required with a fee of $150.
[Ord. 9, 9/5/1972; as revised by Ord. 85-1, 3/5/1985]
Where an application is made for the conducting of an amusement, temporary or seasonal in its nature, and the said permit is granted by the Township Secretary, the said granting shall not be construed in any way to change the zoning classification of the property involved, which shall still remain and be of the same classification as it was prior to the issuing of the permit.
[Ord. 9, 9/5/1972; as revised by Ord. 85-1, 3/5/1985]
The Township Supervisors shall have the right to prohibit entirely, or regulate by resolution, the character and kind of amusement that shall be permitted in the Township or any part thereof, the time of opening and closing of the amusement, and shall in all respects have complete control of the said operation, and shall prohibit the same if they deem such amusement, dance or public exhibition to be unnecessary or detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township.
[Ord. 9, 9/5/1972; as revised by Ord. 85-1, 3/5/1985]
Permits may be issued for a definite or indefinite period of time. Any permit may be revoked by the Secretary at any time upon failure of the permittee to follow the regulations set forth by the Township Supervisors.
[Ord. 9, 9/5/1972; as revised by Ord. 85-1, 3/5/1985; and amended by Ord. 2-1997, 8/28/1997]
1. 
Enforcement Notice.
A. 
If it appears to the Township that a violation of this Part has occurred, the Township shall initiate enforcement proceedings by sending an enforcement notice as provided in this section.
B. 
The enforcement notice shall be sent to the violator and, if applicable, the owner of record of the parcel on which the violation has occurred, to any person who has filed a written request to receive enforcement notices regarding that parcel and to any other person requested in writing by the owner of record.
C. 
An enforcement notice shall state at least the following:
(1) 
The name of the violator and, if applicable, the owner of record and any other person against whom the Township intends to take action.
(2) 
The location of the violation and, if applicable, the property in violation.
(3) 
The specific violation with a description of the requirements which have not been met, citing in each instance the applicable provisions of this Part.
(4) 
The date before which the steps for compliance must be commenced and the date before which the steps must be completed.
(5) 
That the recipient of the notice has the right to appeal to the Board of Supervisors within a period of 10 days.
(6) 
That failure to comply with the notice within the time specified, unless extended by appeal to the Board of Supervisors, constitutes a violation, with possible sanctions clearly described.
2. 
Enforcement Remedies.
A. 
Any person, partnership or corporation who or which has violated or permitted the violation of the provisions of this Part shall, upon being found liable therefor in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced by the Township, pay a judgment of not more than $600 plus all court costs, including reasonable attorney fees incurred by the Township as a result thereof. No judgment shall commence or be imposed, levied or payable until the date of the determination of a violation by the district justice. If the defendant neither pays nor timely appeals the judgment, the Township may enforce the judgment pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure. Each day that a violation continues or each section of this Part which shall be found to have been violated shall constitute a separate violation.
B. 
Nothing contained in this section shall be construed or interpreted to grant to any person or entity other than the Township the right to commence any action for enforcement pursuant to this section.
C. 
District justices shall have initial jurisdiction over proceedings brought under this section.