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.