[Ord. 01-02-01, 1/7/2002]
This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Code Enforcement
Ordinance of the Township of Gregg."
[Ord. 01-02-01, 1/7/2002]
1. Creation of Office of Code Enforcement. There is hereby created by
the Supervisors of the Township of Gregg an office of the Township
to be known as the Office of Code Enforcement. The official(s) appointed
thereto by the Supervisors of the Township of Gregg shall have the
responsibility for administration and enforcement of the provisions
of this Part and other codes and/or ordinances of the Township.
2. Relief from Personal Liability. The Code Enforcement Officer charged
with the enforcement of this Part and those other codes and/or ordinances
of the Township who act in good faith and without malice in the discharge
of their duties shall not thereby be rendered liable personally and
the Code Enforcement Officer is hereby relieved from all personal
liability from any damage that may accrue to persons or property as
a result of any act, required or committed, or any omission in the
discharge of official duties. Any suit instituted against the Code
Enforcement Officer because of an act performed by that person in
the lawful discharge of duties shall be defended by the Township's
Solicitor, or his designee, until final determination of the proceedings.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall not be liable for costs in any
action, suit or proceeding.
3. Records and Reports. The Code Enforcement Officer shall keep a written
record of the activities of said Officer and shall monthly report
to the Supervisors of the Township of Gregg of the Code Enforcement
Officer's activities for the prior month.
[Ord. 01-02-01, 1/7/2002]
There shall be appointed by the Supervisors of the Township
of Gregg a Code Enforcement Officer who shall be in charge of the
Office of Code Enforcement of the Township.
[Ord. 01-02-01, 1/7/2002]
1. Enforcement of Codes. The Code Enforcement Officer shall enforce and administer all of the provisions of this Part and all of those other applicable codes and ordinances of the Township, including, but not limited to, the Zoning Ordinance [Chapter
15].
2. Duties. The duties of the Code Enforcement Officer shall include,
but not be limited to, the undertaking of such investigations and
other activities as may be required to determine compliance with the
applicable codes and ordinances of the Township; to issue all necessary
notices to abate illegal or unsafe conditions to insure compliance
with the Township's Code of Ordinances for the safety, health
and general welfare of the public; and, to make inspections to determine
compliance with the applicable codes and ordinances of the Borough.
3. Credentials. The Code Enforcement Officer shall disclose proper credentials
of his/her office for the purpose of inspecting any and all buildings
and premises and in the performance of his/her duties under the applicable
codes or ordinances where requested.
4. Legal Action. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be authorized to
initiate, on behalf of the Township, appropriate legal actions against
persons or other legal entities for violations of the Township's
codes and ordinances.
[Ord. 01-02-01, 1/7/2002]
The Township shall have the power to enter into an agreement
with other municipalities for the joint appointment of the Code Enforcement
Officer by such other municipalities to provide for the Code Enforcement
Officer to provide the services permitted pursuant to this Part for
the Township and the other municipalities which are a party to said
agreement. The Township shall be authorized to contribute money to
the association of such other municipalities for the services and
expenses of the Code Enforcement Officer while he may be employed
and/or acting for said association.
[Ord. 7-04-4, 7/8/2004]
Gregg Township hereby elects to administer and enforce the provisions
of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, Act 45 of 1999, 35 P.S.
§ 7210.101 et seq., and its regulations as amended from
time to time.
[Ord. 7-04-4, 7/8/2004]
The Uniform Construction Code, contained in 34. Pa. Code, Chapters
401-405, as amended from time to time, is hereby adopted and incorporated
herein by reference as the municipal building code of Gregg Township.
[Ord. 7-04-4, 7/8/2004]
A Board of Appeals shall be established by resolution of the
Board of Supervisors with the requirements of the relevant provisions
of the Code as amended from time to time and for the purposes set
forth therein.
[Ord. 7-04-4, 7/8/2004]
Fees assessable by Gregg Township for the administration and
enforcement undertaken pursuant to this Part and the Code shall be
established by the Board of Supervisors by resolution from time to
time.