The requirements of this chapter shall apply to all developers,
builders, owners, and/or owner's agents, (hereinafter referred
to as the "seller") who are selling property or lot(s) (improved or
unimproved) for residential building purposes or newly constructed
residence(s) or dwelling(s) (hereinafter jointly referred to as a
"new residence") to a prospective buyer (hereinafter referred to as
the "buyer"). This chapter does not apply to existing buildings previously
occupied as a residence or dwelling.
These requirements are intended to inform buyers about limitations,
easements, and restrictions on the new residence the buyers are purchasing,
and the general nature of the subdivision and/or land development
in which the new residence is located. This chapter is enacted under
general police power of Lower Frederick Township to protect health,
safety and welfare of the Township and its citizens.
Any person who violates or permits the violation of this chapter
shall, upon being found liable therefor in a civil enforcement proceeding
commenced by the Township, pay a fine not exceeding $1,000 for each
offense, plus all court costs, including reasonable attorney's
fees, incurred by the Township in enforcing this chapter. Each provision
of this chapter being violated, each day that a violation of this
chapter continues, and each victim of a violation shall constitute
a separate offense.