For the purpose of this chapter, the following
terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings
stated herein unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly
demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context,
words used in the present tense include the future, words used in
the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the
singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always
mandatory and not merely directory.
CONTAINERIZED
The placement of yard waste in a trash can, bucket, bag or
other vessel such as to prevent the yard waste from spilling or blowing
out into the street and coming into contact with stormwater.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
STREET
Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, drive
or other way, which is an existing state, county or municipal roadway,
and includes the land between the street lines, whether improved or
unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs,
sidewalks, parking areas and other areas within the street lines.
YARD WASTE
Grass clippings and vegetative garden debris, including leaves,
sticks and small branches.
AUTUMN LEAF WASTE
Leaves from deciduous trees and needles from coniferous species
that fall to the ground during autumn.
AUTUMN LEAF COLLECTION SEASON
That period of time running from approximately mid-October
through mid-December as specified in the Borough calendar and/or newsletter.
The autumn leaf collection pickup schedule shall
be as designated in the Borough calendar and/or newsletter on an annual
basis for the period mid-October through mid-December.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced
by the Property Maintenance Official and/or his designee.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation
of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine as follows:
A. First offense: written warning.
E. For the fifth and each subsequent offense, there shall
be a fine of $500.