[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Derry as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 11-15-2022 by Ord. No. 801]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DISORDERLY HOUSE OR PREMISES
Any house, room, business or premises where frequent requests for police service for noise, assaults, batteries, drinking of intoxicating beverages, illegal drug usage and/or sale, loitering, gaming or other misbehavior can be documented.
FREQUENT REQUESTS FOR POLICE SERVICES
More than three responses to the same address in the preceding ninety-day period.
After the third incident as defined above, the Chief of Police or other designated person shall, within five days, notify the disorderly house or premises resident and/or owner, in writing, by either certified mail, posting, or personal service, of the Borough's intent to initiate charges with the Magisterial District Judge; and further, to allow said disorderly house or premises resident and/or owner an additional five-day period, commencing on the date of service, to notify the Police Chief, in writing, of said disorderly house or premises resident/owner's desire to meet with the Police Chief in an attempt to rectify the conditions to be cited. Upon timely receipt of such notification the Police Chief shall meet with the disorderly house or premises resident/owner within five days thereafter and attempt to reach an accommodation. Should the parties not be able to reach an accommodation, the Police Chief will proceed forthwith to initiate charges before the Magisterial District Judge.
A. 
Any person and/or legal entity, including, but not limited to, the owner, the tenant, the keeper and all parties connected with the maintenance of the disorderly house or premises, and all parties patronizing or frequenting same, found guilty under the provisions of this chapter shall be fined not less than $500 for each offense and be imprisoned for not more than 30 days.
B. 
Upon a conviction under the terms of this article, the Borough may revoke the occupancy permit of any house or premises found to be a disorderly house or premises.
[Adopted 8-12-2025 by Ord. No. 820]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DISORDERLY HOUSE OR PREMISES
Any house, room, business or premises where frequent requests for police service for noise, assaults, batteries, drinking of intoxicating beverages, illegal drug usage and/or sale, loitering, gaming or other misbehavior can be documented.
FREQUENT REQUESTS FOR POLICE SERVICE
More than three responses to the same address in the preceding ninety-day period.
After the third incident as defined above, the Chief of Police or other designated person shall, within five days, notify the disorderly house or premises resident and/or owner, in writing, by either certified mail, posting, or by telephone or personal service, of the Borough's intent to initiate charges with the Magisterial District Judge; and further, to allow said disorderly house or premises resident and/or owner an additional five-day period, commencing on the date of service, to notify the Police Chief, in writing, of said disorderly house or premises resident/owner's desire to meet with the Police Chief in an attempt to rectify the conditions to be cited. Upon timely receipt of such notification the Police Chief shall meet with the disorderly house or premises resident/owner within five days thereafter and attempt to reach an accommodation. Should the parties not be able to reach an accommodation, the Police Chief will proceed forthwith to initiate charges before the Magisterial District Judge.
A. 
Any person and/or legal entity, including, but not limited to, the owner, the tenant, the keeper and all parties connected with the maintenance of the disorderly house or premises, and all parties patronizing or frequenting same, found guilty under the provisions of this chapter shall be fined not less than $500 for each offense and/or be imprisoned for not more than 30 days.
B. 
Upon a conviction under the terms of this article, the Borough may revoke the occupancy permit of any house or premises found to be a disorderly house or premises.