[Adopted 12-21-1971 as Ch. VI, Sec. 6-7, of the 1971 Code]
No person shall obstruct the free and lawful passage of pedestrians and vehicles on the streets and sidewalks of the Township by placing thereon any goods, wares, merchandise or other articles of trade or sale or in any other manner whatsoever.
This article shall not apply:
A. 
Where the obstruction is caused by the loading or unloading of goods, wares or merchandise to and from vehicles in such a manner as to cause a minimum of obstruction which is necessary and unavoidable.
B. 
To receptacles for garbage, ashes or refuse lawfully placed on or in sidewalk areas for collection.
The Police Department shall have full power and authority to prevent obstructions in violation of this article and to remove any such obstruction after giving the owner of the premises abutting the area so obstructed a reasonable notice to remove the obstruction.
[Amended 10-21-2003]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000; imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days; and/or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days.