[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
West Reading 8-21-2018 by Ord.
No. 1095. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As a result of the background paragraphs above,[1] which are incorporated herein, it is hereby ordained and
enacted that no permission is granted by the Borough to any person
to ignite or discharge consumer fireworks on the streets of the Borough
of West Reading, the sidewalks of the Borough of West Reading or any
property owned by the Borough of West Reading, including, without
limitation, all of the Borough's parks and public buildings.
[1]
Editor's Note: The original ordinance containing said background
paragraphs is on file in the Borough offices, and as attachment to
this chapter in the online eCode360 version of the Code.
The staff of the Borough of West Reading be and hereby are directed
to provide copies of this chapter to the Magisterial District Judge
within the Borough of West Reading to provide judicial notice that
no permission has been granted by the Borough for any person to intentionally
ignite or discharge consumer fireworks on the Borough streets and
sidewalks or on any real estate owned by the Borough of West Reading.
[Added 8-18-2020 by Ord.
No. 1126]
Any person who violates or permits a violation of this chapter
shall, upon being found liable therefor, pay a fine of not more than
$100, plus court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by
the Borough in the enforcement proceedings. If the penalty is not
paid, the Borough shall initiate a civil action for collection in
accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Each day
a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense, and each section
of this chapter that is violated shall also constitute a separate
offense. In addition to or in lieu of enforcement under this section,
the Borough may enforce this chapter in equity in the Court of Common
Pleas of Berks County.
