[HISTORY: 1968 Code Chapter 42A §§ 42A-1 —
42A-6 as amended through 12-28-2015. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[New]
It shall be unlawful for any person to display, exhibit, offer
for sale or sell any newspaper on any street, sidewalk or other public
place within the borough, except in accordance with the provisions
of this ordinance.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall be responsible for enforcement of Chapter 42A.
As used in this ordinance, the following term shall have the
meaning indicated:
Racks or holders for the exhibition, display and sale of
newspapers without any vendor being present at the time of sale.
There shall be no more than two newspaper racks on any corner
of intersecting streets. The racks shall not obstruct any crosswalk,
impede emergency vehicle access to fire hydrants, impede visibility
by any motor vehicle or cause congestion.
A.
No newspaper rack shall be installed or maintained on any street,
sidewalk or public place within the borough without a mercantile license
therefor, specifying the exact location of said rack.
B.
Any rack so maintained after the effective date of this ordinance
may be impounded by the borough and the owner subject to a storage
charge of $5 per day.
C.
In the event of more than two applications for licenses for any one
corner, the license shall be issued on the basis of the order when
received.
[New]
Upon the conviction of a violation of any section of this ordinance,
the owner shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $2,000, or imprisonment
for a period not to exceed 90 days, or community service for a period
not to exceed 90 days. Each day that the violation continues may be
deemed a separate offense.
This ordinance shall take effect in the time and manner as prescribed
by law.
