This chapter shall hereafter be known and may be cited as the
"Awning Ordinance" of the Borough of Hanover.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this
chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the
promotion of the public health, safety and welfare. To protect the
public, among other purposes, such provisions are intended to provide
for safe streets and walks and protection from fire.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivatives shall have the meanings given herein.
When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present
tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular
number, and words in the singular number include the plural number.
The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
AWNING
A fixed or retractable awning, as defined herein.
AWNING, FIXED
A fixed, roof-like structure supported by a frame or bracketing
extending outward from the face of a building, and constructed so
as to provide shelter or shade.
AWNING, RETRACTABLE
A structure fastened to the exterior of a building, which,
in a closed position, does not extend or project more than 12 inches
from the face of such building, and which, when opened to its functioning
position by the operation of folding arms or other device, is constructed
so as to provide shelter or shade.
BOROUGH MANAGER
The Borough Manager of the Borough of Hanover or his authorized
agent.
INCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Any material acceptable by the National Board of Fire Underwriters
for use, and their regulations governing materials used within the
fire zone and outside the fire zone shall apply, as the case may be.
PERSON
Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company or organization of any kind.
PUBLIC WAY
Any thoroughfare or place for public vehicular or pedestrian
traffic.
No awning shall hereafter be erected, altered or repaired except
as specifically permitted herein within the Borough, except in conformity
with the provisions of this chapter.
Specific sections. Section 3, Subsections (a) and (b), of Ordinance
No. 726, enacted May 17, 1950, as set forth under Chapter IV, Section
8, Subsections (a) and (b), of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough
of Hanover; and Ordinance No. 700, enacted July 20, 1949, as set forth
under Chapter IV, Sections 11 to 16, inclusively, of the Code of Ordinances
of the Borough of Hanover, are hereby repealed.