[Adopted 6-2-1986 by Ord.
No. 1-1986]
The invalidity of any section or provision of this article shall
not invalidate any other section, provision, or part of it.
Sections
350-1A and
B,
350-2A,
350-3A,
B and
C,
350-4B and
350-5 shall take effect within five days of the adoption of this article. Sections
350-1C,
350-2B and
350-4A shall take effect upon the erection and successful completion, licensing and approval of an appropriate waste-to-energy facility but are of no effect unless said facility is erected, completed and in successful operation.
[Adopted 9-1-2020 by Ord. No. 6-2020]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT
Property used primarily for commercial purposes, such as
stores, markets, office buildings, restaurants, shopping centers,
theaters, food trucks, food trailers, including similar mobile facilities,
tents and/or any outside commercial sales sites.
GARBAGE
Any solid waste derived from animal, grain, fruit, or vegetable
matter that is capable of being decomposed by microorganisms with
sufficient rapidity to cause such nuisances as odors, gases or vectors.
PUBLIC WASTE RECEPTACLE
A collection container designed to collect loose items of
solid waste generated by persons while in close proximity to the container
and are accessible to an unlimited population.
RUBBISH
All nonputrescible municipal waste except garbage and other
decomposable matter. This category includes but is not limited to
cardboard and paper.
The lack of adequate public waste receptacles located at or
near commercial establishments as is defined herein is considered
a nuisance and presents a clear and present health and safety concern
for the public.
Any person or entity who violates any provision of this article
shall be guilty of a summary offense and for a first conviction shall
be fined a minimum of $200 but not more than $1,000. For a second
or subsequent conviction, any person or entity who violations any
provision of this article shall be fined not less than $200 nor more
than $1,000 and/or up to 90 days in jail. The Magisterial District
Justice having jurisdiction for Springfield Township shall have the
power and jurisdiction to hear this matter. Also, a separate offense
shall arise for each day or portion thereof where a violation is found
to exist, and, thus, this is deemed to be a continuing offense subject
to daily penalties.
This article shall be enforced by any designated Code Officer
for Springfield Township pursuant to a majority vote of the Board
of Supervisors and by any law enforcement officer having jurisdiction
within Springfield Township.
This article shall be effective five days after adoption.