[Ord. 868-18, 8/13/1986; as amended by Ord. 985-2, 5/11/1988; by Ord. 2003-07-12, 7/14/2003; and by Ord. 2009-09-02, 9/14/2009]
1.
The word "nuisance," as used in this Part, shall mean any use of property within the Borough or any condition upon property within the Borough that, other than infrequently, causes or results in annoyance or discomfort to persons beyond the boundaries of that property; interference with the health and/or safety of persons beyond the boundaries of that property or of persons who might reasonably be expected to enter upon or be in that property; and/or disturbance to or interference with the peaceful use of the property of others within the Borough, in any case taking into consideration the location of the use or condition and the nature and condition of the surrounding neighborhood. Specifically, the word "nuisance" shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
A.
Loud playing of radios, television sets, jukeboxes, amplifiers, and other sound devices so as to be heard beyond the premises from which the sound emanates.
B.
Operating gasoline-powered lawn mowers or gasoline-powered chain saws on any day before 7:00 a.m.
C.
Operation of model airplanes equipped with gasoline engines on any public street or on any public ground, including any playground.
D.
Keeping or harboring any animal or fowl which by frequent noise or odor shall annoy or disturb the neighborhood or a number of persons.
E.
For any owner or person responsible to said owner to permit the continual barking of any dog or dogs. "Continual barking" shall mean the barking of any dog or dogs for a continuing period of 30 seconds or more on three or more occasions during any twenty-minute period.
F.
Maintaining or permitting the maintenance of any of the following dangerous condition structures or premises:
(1)
Open wells or cisterns.
(2)
Open excavations.
(3)
Unfinished buildings, foundations, or other structures.
(4)
Dangerous placement of materials or equipment.
(5)
Lakes, ponds, or swimming pools not properly safeguarded.
(6)
Stagnant water in pools in which mosquitoes, flies, or insects multiply.
(7)
A vacant building or structure that is not secured against entry.
[Added by Ord. 2014-11-2, 11/10/2014]
G.
Carrying on any building or road construction, excavation, or trenching or the operation of heavy equipment or trucks in connection therewith at any time between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day without a special permit issued by the Secretary. That special permit shall be issued only if it is shown that the construction work must proceed as a matter of emergency or that it can be carried on in such a manner or in such a place that the public or residents will not be annoyed or disturbed by that construction work.
H.
Carrying on construction work in such a manner that dirt is carried by wind onto adjacent properties or that mud is tracked or drained into streets adjacent to the project.
I.
Washing, tracking, or otherwise depositing dirt, mud, soil, stone, or debris upon or onto the pavement of any street without removing the material before 5:00 p.m. of the day on which the material was deposited.
J.
Using any property or operating any business or other activity so as to permit or cause smoke, soot, cinders, fly ash, dust, mud, dirt, acid, noxious or offensive fumes, gases, or odors to be carried off the premises or to cause any water to become polluted by sewage, industrial wastes, acid, or other substance or to cause a glare from lights or noise of such character as to cause annoyance to residents or interference with the normal use of adjacent properties.
K.
Creation or maintenance of attractive nuisances, which is the leaving of a dangerous instrumentality which by its character is dangerous and attractive to children and in a place frequented by children.
L.
Keeping on any street, alley, or open yard area of private property any motor vehicle to which any of the following apply:
(1)
Is partially dismantled.
(2)
Is in a state of disrepair.
(3)
Is missing doors or windows.
(4)
Contains broken glass, sharp metal edges, or any other dangerous condition likely to cause injury.
(5)
Is kept in such a way as to allow vegetation to grow in or around it.
(6)
Is kept in such a way as to allow animals, insects, or vermin to occupy it or the area around it.
(7)
This subsection shall not be applicable to vehicles being used by emergency service organizations for training, provided that the vehicles in the condition described above are not on the premises longer than seven days prior to the date of the training and are removed not more than two days after the end of the training. In addition, such vehicles shall be covered by a tarp or other secure covering when not in use for training.
(8)
Without a valid inspection certificate or valid registration displayed for a period in excess of 30 days.
[Added by Ord. 2014-11-2, 11/10/2014]
M.
Exterior Storage of Objects and Equipment.
(1)
Except as provided herein, no person who owns or is in possession of, in charge of or in control of any of the following: lumber, scrap metal, construction materials, machinery components, equipment, appliances, furniture not designed and intended for exterior use, or any similar object which is not clearly intended for outdoor use on the premises.
(2)
This paragraph shall not apply to any lumber, construction materials, or equipment, which is intended for use in construction or renovation on the premises for which there exists an active building permit.