Township of Northampton, PA Definitions and Word Usage.

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[Ord. 202, 8/10/1983]

Word Usage. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future; words used in the plural numbers include the singular numbers; and the words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.

Terms Defined. For the purpose of this Part, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall have the meanings given herein:

AUTHORIZED PRIVATE RECEPTACLE

A little storage and collection receptacle as authorized by Northampton Township and the National Sanitation Foundation.

COMMERCIAL HANDBILL

Any printed or written matter, any sample or device, dodger, circular, leaflet, pamphlet, paper booklet or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original or copies of any matter or literature which:

Advertises for sale any merchandise, product, commodity or thing.

Directs attention to any business or mercantile or commercial establishment or other activity for the purpose of, either directly or indirectly, promoting the interest thereof by sales.

Directs attention to or advertises any meeting, theatrical performance, exhibition or event of any kind for which an admission fee is charged for the purpose of private gain or profit, but the terms of this subsection shall not apply where an admission fee is charged or a collection is taken up for the purpose of defraying the expenses incident to such meeting, theatrical performance, exhibition or event of any kind when either of the same is held, given or takes place in connection with the dissemination of information which is not restricted under the ordinary rules of decency, good morals, public peace, safety and good order, provided that nothing contained in this subsection shall be deemed to authorize the holding, giving or taking place of any meeting, theatrical performance, exhibition or event of any kind without a license where such is or may be required by any law of Pennsylvania or under any ordinance of Northampton Township.

While containing reading matter other than advertising matter, is predominantly and essentially an advertisement and is distributed or circulated for advertising purposes or for the private benefit and gain of any person so engaged as advertiser or distributor.

GARBAGE

Putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.

LITTER

Garbage, refuse and rubbish, as defined herein, and all other waste material which, if thrown or deposited as herein prohibited, tends to create a danger to the public health, safety and welfare.

NEWSPAPER

Any newspaper of general circulation as defined by general law, any newspaper duly entered with the Post Office Department of the United States in accordance with Federal statute or regulations and any newspaper filed and recorded with a recording officer as provided by general law and, in addition thereto, any periodical or current magazine regularly published with not less than four issues per year and sold to the public.

NONCOMMERCIAL HANDBILL

Any printed or written matter, any sample or device, dodger, leaflet, pamphlet, newspaper, circular, magazine, paper booklet or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original or copies of any matter or literature not included in the aforesaid definitions of "commercial handbill" or "newspaper."

PARK

A park, playground, recreation center or any other public area in the Township, owned or used by the township and devoted to active or passive recreation.

PERSON

Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.

PRIVATE PREMISES

Any dwelling, house, building or other structure designed to be used, in whole or in part, for private residential purposes, whether inhabited or temporarily or continuously uninhabited or vacant, including any yard, grounds, walks, driveway, park steps, vestibule or mailbox belonging or appurtenant to such dwelling, house, building or other structure.

PUBLIC PLACE

Any and all streets, sidewalks, boulevards, alleys or other public ways and any and all public parks, squares, spaces, grounds and buildings.

REFUSE

All putrescible and nonputrescible solid waste, except body waste, including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, abandoned automobiles and solid market and industrial wastes.

RUBBISH

Nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and noncombustible waste, such as paper, wrappings, cigarettes, cardboard, tin cans, grass, leaves, yard clippings, wood, glass, bedding, crockery and similar materials.

TOWNSHIP

The Township of Northampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

VEHICLE

Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, including devices used exclusively upon stationery rails or tracks.