Any individual whose actions or conduct causes a disturbance of the peace and good order of the Township, including, but not limited to, any loud, boisterous, excessive, unnecessary noise; fighting; quarreling; public use of obscene or indecent language; causing any danger; being visibly intoxicated; loitering or prowling on private or public property, more specifically as follows:
A. 
Noise.
(1) 
Loud playing of radios, television sets, amplifiers and sound devices so as to be heard beyond the premises in a residential neighborhood shall not exceed 60 dba for a two-hour duration nor after 11:00 p.m.; in a commercial area shall not exceed 65 dba for more than eight hours in a twenty-four-hour period nor after 11:00 p.m.; in an industrial area shall not exceed 75 dba for eight hours during a twenty-four-hour period nor after 11:00 p.m.
(2) 
Operation of motor vehicles, motorcycles, motorbikes, all-terrain vehicles, scooters, and go-karts which are not adequately and properly equipped with mufflers in operating condition, or to operate same causing unnecessary noise resulting in a disturbance of the peace, or to race same, or operate same in a reckless and dangerous manner. No gasoline powered lawn equipment, off-road vehicles, or gasoline powered chain saw shall be operated any day before 7:00 a.m. nor after 9:00 p.m., nor on Sunday before 12:00 p.m. (noon), unless being utilized for snow removal or emergency measures.
(3) 
Operating an unlicensed vehicle, including but not limited to, go-karts, all-terrain vehicles, motor bikes, or operating model airplanes equipped with gasoline engines on a public street or on public or school grounds.
(4) 
The keeping or harboring of any dog or other animal or fowls which by frequent howling or barking or other noise shall annoy or disturb the neighborhood or a number of persons.
(5) 
No individual, firm, corporation, or commercial operator shall conduct any building or road construction, excavating, trenching activities, or operation of heavy equipment or trucks in connection therewith between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. daily, or on Sundays or holidays, except by special permission issued by the Township Manager. Such permit shall be issued only if it is shown that the construction work must proceed as a matter of emergency, or that it can be carried on in a manner or in such a place that the public or residents will not be annoyed or disturbed by said construction work. Construction work shall be conducted in such a manner as to avoid or minimize the causing of dirt and dust to be carried by wind onto adjacent properties, or mud to be tracked or drained onto streets adjacent to the project.
(a) 
Exception: The emergency repair of broken water lines, gas lines, sewer lines or other utilities shall not be subject to the above time restrictions.
(6) 
On any given day, no person shall engage in the setting off of fireworks before 12:00 p.m. or after 10:00 p.m.
(a) 
Exception: Notwithstanding the foregoing, the setting off of fireworks shall also be permitted during the following time periods:
[1] 
December 31 from 12:00 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. and January 1 from 12:00 a.m. until 12:30 a.m.; and
[2] 
July 4 from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
B. 
Disturbance.
(1) 
Parking of automobiles on streets or public property or on private property not owned by occupants of the automobile for the purpose of engaging in lewd acts.
(2) 
No vehicle or residential mobile equipment that is disabled, and/or from which the wheels or engine have been removed, and/or that is not in operating condition, and/or which does not have a current motor vehicle license, and/or which does not have a current safety sticker attached, and/or any vehicle in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, and/or in the process of being stripped and/or dismantled shall be placed, parked, or stored on any street, right-of-way, or in any yard, driveway, or on public property for a period not to exceed 48 hours in any one month, as further set forth in Township Zoning Ordinance No. 1361, as amended, Article XIV, § 455-14.7. The above regulations shall not apply to the temporary, minor repair of a vehicle by an owner or occupant of property for a period not to exceed 48 hours in any one month. Residential mobile equipment must be stored behind the lot line.
(a) 
Exception: Subject to other regulations, a vehicle is permitted to undergo major overhaul, including bodywork, provided that such work is performed inside a structure or enclosed area.
(3) 
Commercial mobile equipment shall be in operating condition. Commercial mobile equipment that would be visible behind a six-foot fence line is not permitted unless contained within an enclosed structure.
(4) 
Throwing trash or rubbish upon or littering the streets or public or private property adjacent thereto.
(5) 
Properties in developed neighborhoods shall be maintained free of junk, debris, rubbish and garbage.
(6) 
Posting bills, notices, advertisements or signs on telephone poles or elsewhere along streets or on public or private property, other than signs permitted under the Zoning Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 455, Zoning.
(7) 
The distribution, sale or exhibition of obscene, indecent or lewd pictures, films, literature, pamphlets or engaging in any obscene, indecent or lewd act or show.
(8) 
Any other act or acts which would be a violation of the First Class Township Code[2] or the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and not specifically defined or prohibited by any other ordinances of the Township of O'Hara.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 55101 et seq.
It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or permit any of the following dangerous conditions that could cause serious or life-threatening injury or death in the Township of O'Hara:
A. 
Openings.
(1) 
Open wells and cisterns posing a threat of falling and/or drowning.
(2) 
Open excavations posing a threat such as, but not limited to, falling.
B. 
Structures. Unfinished and unsafe buildings, foundations or other structures for a period not to exceed one year, without minimum safeguards to protect and warn occupants and the general public of danger, including but not limited to, fire, faulty construction, damage, partial destruction, dilapidated construction, unstable foundation, or possible collapse.
C. 
Walkways, stairs, parking spaces, driveways.
(1) 
All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces, public parking lots and similar areas shall be maintained free from hazardous conditions, enough for emergency personnel to access premises. Such hazardous conditions include, but are not limited to, the accumulation of snow and ice, uneven concrete or bricks which may cause tripping. The owner or occupant thereof shall, within 12 hours after the snow has ceased to fall, remove snow and ice from public sidewalks, walkways, or stairs. No snow or ice shall be deposited or shoveled onto the pavement of any public street.
(2) 
Trees, vegetation or other obstructions along roadways or at intersections shall not cover, block or otherwise obstruct sight lines of traffic or traffic signs or signals.
D. 
Swimming pools. Any aboveground or on-ground swimming pool that is greater than three feet deep shall have an enclosure of not less than four feet above the ground and shall conform to the requirements as stipulated in the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. Any pool, associated appurtenance and electrical equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free from stagnant water, and shall be inspected and approved by the Township.
E. 
Miscellaneous. In the interest of the public health, safety and welfare conditions and situations shall be prohibited, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) 
The placement of refrigerators, freezers and other such materials or equipment, which potentially poses a threat to health and safety including but not limited to suffocation, injury or deterioration.
(2) 
The keeping of a vicious dog not adequately leashed or secured.
(3) 
No person shall intentionally feed deer, cause deer to be fed, or provide food to deer on any public or private property. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, disbursement of any fruit, grain, vegetable, commercially sold wildlife feed, birdseed, livestock feed, or other material, on the ground, at a feeding station, a feeding device, or in a container of any form; providing salt or mineral lick/block; or any other means which serves to provide feed or nutrition to deer, or results in the attraction of deer in the Township. This prohibition shall not include live vegetation such as ornamental landscaping, flowers, trees, vines or vegetable gardens. This prohibition shall not apply to licensed veterinarians, animal control officers, or county, state or federal game officials who are in the course of their duties and have deer in custody or management.
In accordance with Allegheny County Health Department regulations, as may hereinafter be amended, and is on file at the Township of O'Hara for review during regular business hours, it shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or permit any of the following conditions that could cause serious life-threatening health, injury or death in the Township of O'Hara, including but not limited to:
A. 
Water.
(1) 
Swimming pools which are three feet in depth or greater and not properly safeguarded with guards or fences. All electric components shall be in good working order and properly inspected.
(2) 
Stagnant water in which insects multiply.
B. 
Infestation/sanitation.
(1) 
The infestation of insects, rats, vermin or other pests. The owner shall be responsible for promptly exterminating rodents found by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken by the owner to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation.
(2) 
All exterior property, vacant land and premises not kept free of rubbish, garbage and debris.
(a) 
The occupant or owner of any premises within the Township shall obtain from the Township's Collector and maintain in good order garbage and rubbish containers for the storage of all garbage and rubbish accumulated on said premises.
(b) 
No person shall cause or allow any garbage or rubbish or dead animals to be deposited on any street or public or private property.
(c) 
It shall be the duty of every owner, tenant or occupant of any property in the Township to keep exterior property, vacant land and premises free from rubbish, garbage or dead animals which might become a menace to health, or an offensive sight or odor to residents of the Township.
(d) 
No person shall place, throw or deposit garbage, refuse, waste, rubbish, papers, or decaying plant, animal or vegetable matter of any kind, including tree or plant cuttings, upon or along any street or highway, or upon public property, or along the bank of any stream or watercourse within the Township.
[1] 
Nothing in the foregoing shall prohibit a person from properly maintaining a compost pile upon property owned or occupied by them on which may be thrown leaves, lawn clippings, garden trimmings, food waste, organic materials and manure, so long as a nuisance shall not result therefrom.
C. 
Odors. No person shall manufacture, create or maintain any continuous or repeated odor or smell which is offensive, obnoxious, troublesome, annoying or unpleasant emanating from a property and is likely to interfere with the ordinary enjoyment of other property in the vicinity.
D. 
Weeds.
(1) 
The growing or cultivation of noxious weeds as established under the noxious weed control list pursuant to Section 255.3(b)[1] of the Pennsylvania Noxious Weed Control Law (3 P.S. 255.1 through 255.11).[2]
[1]
Editor's Note: See now 3 Pa.C.S.A. § 1511, Subdivision (b).
[2]
Editor's Note: Said law was repealed 10-30-2017 by P.L. 774, No. 46; see now the Controlled Plants and Noxious Weeds Law at 3 Pa.C.S.A. § 1501 et seq.
(2) 
Properties in developed neighborhoods shall be maintained substantially free of noxious weeds, grass or similar plant growth in excess of 10 inches in height or until such plant goes to seed, except for the month of May.
(a) 
Exception: Wooded lots.
In the interest of public safety, the following provisions shall be adhered to so not to pose a threat to public health, safety or welfare.
A. 
Roof water, French drains, and property run off shall not be discharged onto streets or sidewalks or in a manner that creates a hazardous condition. Newly constructed stormwater facilities cannot cause damage to adjacent property in accordance with the Township Stormwater Management Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 385, Stormwater Management.
B. 
It is prohibited, including without limitation in accordance with guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, to place or allow any object to remain (including without limitation, trees, limbs, hedges, structures, vehicles, and/or any other obstruction) in such a location as to prevent persons operating motorized and non-motorized vehicles on public streets from obtaining a clear view of traffic, pedestrians, or bicyclists, or which location otherwise presents a danger to those utilizing any street or sidewalk. Any such obstruction shall be removed by the owner or occupant of the property on which the obstruction is located, or by the owner or operator of any obstructing vehicle located on a public street.
C. 
Areas of a public or utility easement and/or right-of-way shall be maintained by owner(s) of such premises, property or vacant land.
(1) 
Exception: In the course of a utility provider maintaining said utility appurtenances, the easement/right-of-way shall be restored by the utility provider to a condition equal to the condition prior to maintenance work. The utility provider shall not be responsible for replacing trees or shrubs planted in the easement or right-of-way.
D. 
It shall be unlawful for any dirt, mud, soil, stone or debris to be washed, tracked or otherwise deposited upon the pavement of any street. Any dirt, mud, soil, stone or debris deposited upon the pavement of any street shall be completely removed before 5:00 p.m. of the same day. Preventative control measures and intermediate cleanings may be deemed necessary by the Township.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to light or ignite, within the Township boundary, on public or private land, brush, wood, grass, or material of any nature in accordance with the Allegheny County Smoke Control Law, the firing of which necessitates the attendance of the Township Volunteer Fire Department or Departments and/or any other Fire Department or Departments.
B. 
No person shall cause to be emitted into the open air from any open fire excessive smoke, excessive odor or malodorous emissions of which conflict with the provisions of the Allegheny County Smoke Control Law.
C. 
Open burning shall be deemed allowed for the sole purpose of recreation, camping, or cooking on private property only.
D. 
Open burning shall be allowed upon inspection and issuance of a recreational fire permit by the Township Fire Marshal, Code Official or Township Manager.
E. 
The recreational fire permit holder shall notify the O'Hara Township Police Secretary or voice mail system of the intended recreational fire a minimum of one hour prior to igniting the open fire.
F. 
Open burning shall be permitted within a permanent fire circle, fireplace or commercial fire pit.
G. 
The pile of material being burned may not exceed three feet in diameter and two feet in height.
H. 
Only dry, clean wood products or other clean-burning fuels are permitted for opening burning.
I. 
Only smokeless fuels, if any, are permitted to ignite the open fire.
J. 
The open fire must be at least 15 feet from the nearest structure, inhabited area, roadway, property line or utility in accordance with the Allegheny County Smoke Control Law.
K. 
Portable outdoor fireplaces must be 15 feet from the nearest structure, dwelling, roadway, property line or utility in accordance with the Allegheny County Smoke Control Law.
L. 
The open fire must be attended at all times until the open fire is extinguished.
M. 
Adequate means to control and extinguish the open fire shall be readily available at all times during any burning.
N. 
A class 4A fire extinguisher or garden hose shall be located close to the fire.