As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the
context:
BUILDING
An independent structure having a roof supported by columns or walls
resting on its own foundation and includes dwelling, garage, barn, stable,
shed, greenhouse, mobile home, plant, factory, warehouse, school or similar
structure.
DANGEROUS BUILDING
All buildings or structures which have any or all of the following
defects shall be deemed dangerous buildings:
(1)
Those whose interior walls or other vertical structural members list,
lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center
of gravity falls outside of the middle third of its base.
(2)
Those which, exclusive of the foundation, show damage or deterioration
to 33% of the supporting member or members, or damage or deterioration to
50% of the nonsupporting enclosing or outside walls or covering.
(3)
Those which have improperly distributed loads upon the floors or roofs
or in which the same are overloaded, or which have insufficient strength to
be reasonably safe for the purpose used.
(4)
Those which have been damaged by fire, wind or other causes so as to
be dangerous to life, safety or the general health and welfare of the occupants
or the public.
(5)
Those which are so damaged, dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary,
vermin-infested or which so utterly fail to provide the amenities essential
to decent living that they are unfit for human habitation, or are likely to
cause sickness or disease, so as to work injury to the health, safety or general
welfare of those living therein.
(6)
Those which have parts thereof which are so attached that they may fall
and injure property or members of the public.
(7)
Those which lack illumination, ventilation or sanitation facilities
or because of another condition are unsafe, unsanitary or dangerous to the
health, safety or general welfare of the occupants or the public.
(8)
Those which, because of their location, are unsanitary or otherwise
dangerous to the health or safety of the occupants or the public.
(9)
Those existing in violation of any provision of Chapter 78, Building Construction, Article I, Building Code, Chapter
103, Fire Prevention, or other ordinances of the West Hanover Township.
DWELLING
Any building which is wholly or partly used or intended to be used
for living or sleeping by human occupants.
DWELLING UNIT
Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming
a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used
for living or sleeping by human occupants.
EXTERMINATION
Control and elimination of insects, rodents or other pests by eliminating
their harborage places; removing or making inaccessible materials that may
serve as their food; poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trapping or by any other
recognized and legal pest elimination methods.
GARBAGE
Animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation,
cooking and consumption of food.
INFESTATION
Presence, within or around a dwelling, of any insects, rodents or
other pests.
OWNER
Person who, alone or jointly or severally with others:
(1)
Shall have legal title to any dwelling or dwelling unit, with or without
accompanying actual possession thereof; or
(2)
Shall have charge, care or control of any dwelling or dwelling unit,
as owner or agent of the owner, or as executor, executrix, administrator,
administratrix or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such person thus
representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions
of this chapter and with rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, to
the same extent as if he were the owner.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership, or
other legal entity.
PROPERTY
A piece, parcel, lot or tract of land.
RUBBISH
Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage, including
residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible material,
paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches,
yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust.
STRUCTURE
Any thing constructed or erected with a fixed or ascertainable location
on the ground or in water, whether or not affixed to the ground or anchored
in the water, including buildings, walls, fences, platforms, docks, wharves,
billboards, signs and walks.