As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from
the context:
FURNACE
Any enclosed device specifically designed for burning any
material for the production of heat.
GARBAGE
All putrescible animal and vegetable matter resulting from
the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
INCINERATOR
Any device specifically designed for the destruction by burning
of refuse, sewage sludge, or any other combustible material.
OPEN FIRE
A fire in which any material is burned in the open or in
a receptacle other than a furnace or incinerator, excluding any fire
used for recreational or culinary purposes.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, association, corporation, department,
bureau, agency or other legal entity.
REFUSE
Garbage, rubbish and trade waste.
RUBBISH
Solids not considered to be highly flammable or explosive
including but not limited to rags, old clothes, leather, rubber, carpets,
wood, excelsior, paper, ashes, tree branches, tree leaves, yard trimmings,
furniture, tin cans, glass, crockery, masonry and other similar materials.
SALVAGE OPERATION
Any business, trade or industry engaged in whole or in part
in salvaging or reclaiming any product or material, including, but
not limited to, metals, chemicals, shipping containers or drums.
TRADE WASTE
All solid or liquid material or rubbish resulting from construction,
building operations, or the prosecution of any business, trade or
industry, including, but not limited to, plastic products, cartons,
paint, grease, oil and other petroleum products, chemicals, cinders
and other forms of solid or liquid waste materials, provided that
"trade waste" shall not include any coal refuse associated with the
mining or preparation of coal.
The Board of Supervisors of the Township of Cross Creek shall
have the power and duty to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Within the Township limits, no person shall:
Outdoor fires for cookouts or roasting are permitted so long
as the same are conducted under the personal supervision or control
of the owner, occupier or agent.
Outdoor fires or burning may be permitted upon private property
subject to the following conditions and regulations:
A. Any and all fires set or maintained must be incidental to the personal
use or business of the owner or occupier and must be related to the
general cleanliness or welfare of the same.
B. Outdoor fires may be set and maintained by the owner, occupier or
agent thereof either with a noncombustible container or under the
personal supervision and control of such owner, occupier or agent.
In either event, personal supervision must be maintained at the site
until the fire is completely extinguished.
C. No fire shall be permitted closer than 10 feet to any building or
dwelling house.
D. No open fire shall be permitted except between the hours of 8:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
[Amended 1-20-1998 by Ord. No. 1-98]
A. Upon conviction,
the responsible party shall pay a fine of no less than $500 and no
more than $1,000 per violation plus court costs and, where applicable,
attorney's fees. Each day that a violation is found to exist shall
be considered a separate violation.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
B. The fine
shall be in addition to any and all other remedies available at law
or in equity, wherein, and not by way of limitation, the Township
shall have the right to bring an action in equity to abate and/or
cause a termination of said violation or violating condition, wherein
the party determined to be responsible shall also be subject to the
payment of court costs, attorney's fees and the like. This remedy
is in addition to and not in limitation of any other remedy or sanction
that is available at law or in equity.
C. Said chapter
shall be prosecuted and/or enforced by the Township Zoning Officer,
Code Enforcement Officer, or any police officer or any other Township
official as previously designated or appointed.