[Ord. 757-2009, 7/1/2009]
This Part is enacted under authority of § 6109(a)(22)
of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 6109(a)(22), and gives
authority to the Township to remove and impound those vehicles which
are parked in a tow-away zone and in violation of parking regulations
of this chapter. Vehicles which have been abandoned (as defined by
the Vehicle Code) or which are parked in such a manner as to interfere
with traffic or pose a hazard to others may be towed under the provisions
of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 101 et seq.
[Ord. 757-2009, 7/1/2009]
The Township shall have authority to remove and impound, or to order the removal and impounding, of any vehicle parked overtime or otherwise illegally; provided, that the circumstances of its parking were within the conditions stated in § 15-801. Provided, no such vehicle shall be removed or impounded except in strict adherence to the provisions of this Part or the provisions of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 101 et seq.
[Ord. 757-2009, 7/1/2009]
The following designated streets and/or parking lots are hereby
established as tow-away zones. Signs shall be posted to place the
public on notice that their vehicles may be towed for violation of
Township parking regulations:
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Street
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Side
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Between
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|---|---|---|
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Abolition Street
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North
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Area in front of Fire Station #16 fire apparatus bays and driveway
leading to front of fire station
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Chester Road
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East
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Area in front of Fire Station #19 fire apparatus bays
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Columbia Road
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North
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A point 188 feet west and 188 feet east from the intersection
with Beaver Avenue
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East Dulles Drive
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North
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Area in front of Fire Station #21 fire apparatus bays
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East Manor Avenue
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North
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Area in front of Fire Station #17 fire apparatus bays
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Howard Street
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West
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From South Street, South a distance of 460 feet, +/-, with exception
of 103 feet +/- between North and South property line for 109 Howard
Street (Tavern on the Hill) which will be a designated fire lane
|
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North Enola Drive
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East
|
Area in front of Fire Station #18 fire apparatus bays
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Third Street (VoS)
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East
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Area in front of Fire Station #20 fire apparatus bays
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Parking Lots
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|---|---|
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Acri's Meadow Park parking areas
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No parking after park closing hours
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Adams-Ricci Park parking areas
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No parking after park closing hours
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Citizen's Fire Company #18
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As Posted
|
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Creekside Fire Company #21
|
As Posted
|
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East Pennsboro Elementary School
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As Posted
|
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East Pennsboro High School
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As Posted
|
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East Pennsboro Middle School
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As Posted
|
|
East Pennsboro Township building parking lot 98 South Enola
Drive (Rear)
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No over night parking
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Goodwill Fire Company #16 (Front and Rear)
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As Posted
|
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Midway Fire Company #17 (Front and Side)
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As Posted
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Oyster Mill Park parking area
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No parking after park closing hours
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Ridley Park parking areas
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No parking after park closing hours
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Summerdale Fire Company #20 (Front and Side)
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As Posted
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Susquehanna-Perry Mini Park parking area
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No parking after park closing hours
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West Creek Hills Elementary School
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As Posted
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West Enola Fire Company #19 (Front, Side and Rear)
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As Posted
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West Fairview Park parking areas
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No parking after park closing hours
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[Ord. 757-2009, 7/1/2009]
Removal and impounding of vehicles under this Part shall be
done only by "approved storage garages" that shall be designated from
time to time by the Township. Every such garage shall submit evidence
to the Township that it is bonded or has acquired liability insurance
in an amount satisfactory to the Township as sufficient to indemnify
owners of impounded vehicles against loss or damage to those vehicles
while in the custody of the garage keeper for the purpose of towing
or storage. The approved storage garage shall submit to the Township
its schedule of charges for towing and storage of vehicles under this
Part and, when the schedule is approved by the Township, those charges
shall be adhered to by the approved storage garage; no different schedule
of charges shall be demanded of or collected from any person whose
vehicle is removed or impounded under this Part by any approved storage
garage. The Township shall delete from its list of approved storage
garages any garage that makes any unapproved charge in connection
with any vehicle removed or impounded under this Part.
[Ord. 757-2009, 7/1/2009]
The payment of towing and storage charges shall not relieve
the owner or driver of any vehicle from liability for any fine or
penalty for the violation of the provision of this Part for which
the vehicle was removed or impounded.
[Ord. 757-2009, 7/1/2009]
In order to reclaim his vehicle, the owner shall pay towing
and storage costs plus a $50 fee, of which $25 shall be transferred
to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation by the garage to
which the vehicle was taken.
[Ord. 757-2009, 7/1/2009]
The Township shall cause a record to be kept of all vehicles
impounded under this Part and shall be able at all reasonable times
to furnish the owners or the agents of the owners of those vehicles
with information as to the place of storage of the vehicle.
[Ord. 757-2009, 7/1/2009]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this Part, upon
conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $50 together
with all costs of disposing of the vehicle under the provisions of
§ 7301 et seq. of the Vehicle Code, 75 P.S. § 7301
et seq.
[Ord. 757-2009, 7/1/2009]
If after a period of 15 days the vehicle in storage remains
unclaimed, a report shall be filed with PennDOT in accordance with
§ 7311 of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 7311,
by the person having legal custody of the vehicle. If the vehicle
has not been claimed after 30 days, the vehicle may be transferred
to a licensed salvor who will then be responsible for filing the proper
reports and disposing of the vehicle in accordance with the provisions
of Chapter 73 of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 7301 et
seq.
