[Ord. 81-4 § 1,
1981]
The terms "self-operated laundromat," "self-operated launderette,"
and "self-operated dry cleaning establishment" are defined as those
businesses and business premises used in whole or in part for the
operation of self-service coin-operated washing machines, drying machines
and dry cleaning machines.
[Ord. 81-4 § 2,
1981]
Every person, after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, who shall own or operate a self-service laundromat, self-service launderette, or self-service dry cleaning machine establishment, as defined in Section 5.32.010 above, shall first obtain a license from the clerk of the Borough, which license shall be displayed in a conspicuous place upon the premises and which license shall be renewed annually.
[Ord. 81-4 § 3,
1981]
Any person applying for a license to operate a self-operated
laundromat, self-operated launderette or self-operated dry cleaning
establishment shall do so on the form provided by the Borough clerk.
[Ord. 81-4 § 4,
1981]
A.
All self-operated laundromats, self-operated launderettes and self-operated
dry cleaning establishments shall be operated only under and in accordance
with the following regulations:
2.
Between June 15th and September 15th of every year, when any such
licensed establishment is open, there shall be on the premises an
attendant not less than 18 years of age, between the hours of 3:00
p.m. and closing. From September 15th through June 15th of each year
when such licensed establishment is open, there shall be on the premises
an attendant not less than 18 years of age, between the hours of 5:00
p.m. and closing. The attendant shall be prepared and qualified to
render such aid and service to customers as may be necessarily required
in the operation and function of the establishment, and make change
and answer complaints of the customers.
3.
All machines in the licensed premises shall be installed in accordance
with the plumbing and electrical codes of the Borough.
4.
The entire premises devoted to the operation of the business and
all machines used in conjunction with the business shall be kept in
a clean, sanitary condition. The floor shall be kept clean and dry.
The premises shall be adequately ventilated and provided with sufficient
natural or artificial light. The walls of the premises shall be covered
with nonabsorbent paint, cement or other impervious material.
5.
No machinery used in the operation of the business shall be operated
in such manner as to cause unnecessary or unreasonable noise or vibration
to the annoyance or inconvenience of the residents in the surrounding
neighborhood, or to the detriment of the well-being of the neighborhood
or to buildings and premises in the neighborhood.
6.
No water or fluid of any kind from the operation of the business
shall be discharged into the storm sewer of the Borough but shall
only be discharged into the sanitary sewer of the Borough.
7.
A public telephone shall be maintained on the licensed premises.
Within six inches of the telephone instrument, a notice shall be permanently
displayed setting forth the name, address and telephone number where
assistance may be reached during all hours that the licensed premises
is in operation without an attendant as provided for in Subsection
(A)(2) above. Arrangements shall be made by the licensee for attendance
at the telephone number displayed during such hours.
[Ord. 81-4 § 5,
1981]
The board of health of the Borough shall make periodic inspections
of the licensed premises in order to ascertain compliance by the licensee
of the requirements of this chapter. Licenses granted hereunder may
be suspended or revoked by the Borough council upon conviction of
the licensee of any violation of this chapter by the municipal court.
[Ord. 81-4 § 6,
1981]
A violation of this chapter shall be punishable by imprisonment
not to exceed 90 days, or by a fine not to exceed $500, or by both
time and imprisonment.
