[Ord. 1159, 9/18/2017]
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Quality of
Life Ticketing Ordinance of the Borough of Emmaus."
[Ord. 1159, 9/18/2017]
The purpose of this part is to provide for a mechanism by means
of issuance of tickets rather than citation to permit a citizen who
believes they may have been in violation to pay the ticket rather
than cause the issuance of a citation and a costly and protracted
legal hearing before a judge and unnecessary appeals. The resolution
in this manner is beneficial from a twofold perspective in that it
permits the Borough to maintain and enforce its laws and permits a
citizen so accused to resolve the dispute in a manner that does not
unduly burden the resident by requiring the issuance of a citation
and a court hearing. It also does not deprive the citizen the right
to dispute the ticket and receive the full benefit of procedural and
substantive due process of law.
[Ord. 1159, 9/18/2017]
OWNER
Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a
legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official
records of the state, county, or municipality as holding title to
the property; or otherwise having control of the property, including
the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or
administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession
of real property by a court.
PERSON
Any individuals, corporation, partnership, or any other group
acting as a unit.