[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
As used in this Part, the following terms, shall have the meanings
indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
Homing and racing pigeons which have the name of the owner
stamped upon the wing or tail, or are banded upon the leg with the
name or initials of the owner or with an identification or registration
number stamped on the band.
Any structure in which carrier pigeons are housed.
Any pigeon registered with any national pigeon racing organization.
[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
1.
The Borough Secretary shall issue a carrier pigeon permit to the
owner of any carrier pigeons if:
A.
Identification marks stamped on each carrier pigeon or band are recorded
with the Borough of Watsontown;
B.
The loft is found on inspection to be in compliance with regulations
prescribed by the Borough and is maintained in a clean, orderly condition
and kept in good repair; and
C.
The construction of a loft complies with the Borough's building
code regulations.
2.
The requirements of Chapter 27, Zoning, of the Code of the Borough of Watsontown, relating to restrictions on the location of stables and poultry enclosures shall not apply to a loft for which a permit has been issued.
3.
The owner of any carrier pigeons shall pay an annual fee for a carrier
pigeon permit as determined by the Borough Council pursuant to resolution
and no permit as required by this Part shall be issued until the prescribed
fee shall have been paid. The Borough shall keep a record of all permits
issued under this Part.
[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
Any person to whom the Borough Secretary has issued a carrier
permit may erect and maintain a loft of carrier or racing pigeons
in the Borough of Watsontown.
[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
Any owner of carrier pigeons, to whom the Borough Secretary
has issued a carrier pigeon permit, or person acting for him, having
in his charge or possession and under restraint and control carrier
pigeons, shall be allowed to fly the pigeons for necessary exercise
and training, but not more at any one time than 25 pairs.
[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
Any owner of carrier pigeons to whom the Secretary has issued
a carrier pigeon permit shall permit employees or officials of the
Borough to enter upon their property for the purpose of making an
inspection of pigeons and lofts at reasonable times.
[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a
fine not exceeding $300, and/or to undergo imprisonment for a term
not to exceed 90 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues,
shall constitute a separate offense.
