As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PERSON
Includes any individual, association, public or private corporation
for profit or not for profit, partnership, firm, trust, estate or
any other legal entity whatsoever which is recognized by law as the
subject of rights and duties. Whenever used in any clause prescribing
and imposing a penalty or fine, the term "person" shall include the
members of an association, partnership or firm and the officers of
any public or private corporation for profit or not for profit.
The Secretary, Code Official, Zoning Officer, Police Officer
or any officer or employee of the Township designated by the Board
of Supervisors shall serve written notice, either personally or by
certified or first class mail, on any person violating the provisions
of this chapter to remove or abate any nuisance or dangerous structure
on public or private property. Upon the failure of said person to
comply with such notice within 15 days after receipt thereof or to
request a hearing within such time before the Board of Supervisors
pursuant to the Act of December 2, 2968, P.L. 1133, known as the "Local
Agency Law," the Board of Supervisors of the Township may abate, remove
or arrange for the removal of the nuisance or dangerous structure
and collect the cost of such abatement or removal together with a
penalty of 25% of the cost of the abatement or removal, together with
court costs and legal fees, from the person failing to comply with
such notice by summary proceedings or in the manner provided for the
collection of municipal claims or by an action on assumpsit without
the filing of a claim.
Any person who or which shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof by summary proceeding before any Magisterial District Judge having jurisdiction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 per violation. If a defendant, sentenced to pay a fine or costs after a finding of guilt in a summary case, defaults in such payments, the defendant may be imprisoned to the extent provided by law for the punishment of summary offenses. Such fine and costs shall be in addition to the remedies provided in §
274-3 of this chapter and shall be enforceable and recoverable in the manner provided by applicable law. All fines collected for the violation of this chapter shall be paid to the Treasurer of the Township for the general use of the Township. Each day or portion thereof in which a violation is found to exist, or each section of the chapter which is found to have been violated, shall constitute a separate offense.