This article shall be known as the "Bristol
Township Disabled Vehicle Ordinance."
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
DISABLED MOTOR VEHICLE
Any motor vehicle possessing one or more of the following
characteristics:
A.
It is inoperable and has been stored in a residentially
zoned area within the Township of Bristol for more than seven days.
B.
It lacks an engine, one or more tires or other
essential part.
C.
It is kept in such a condition as to become
a haven for vermin.
D.
It is maintained in a precarious or dangerous
position of location.
E.
It has broken glass or other sharp edges.
F.
It presents a threat to the health, safety or
welfare of the public.
MOTOR VEHICLE
A vehicle which is self-propelled except one which is propelled
solely by human power or by electric power obtained from overhead
trolling wires, but not operated upon rails.
RESIDENTIALLY ZONED
Any portion or part of Bristol Township that is zoned for residential use pursuant to Chapter
205, Zoning, as amended.
It shall be a violation of this article for
any person to store a disabled motor vehicle as defined by this article
within a residentially zoned area within Bristol Township.
[Amended 10-20-1992 by Ord. No. 92-17]
The Bristol Township Office of Licenses, Zoning
and Inspections is hereby authorized to enforce this article.
[Amended 10-20-1992 by Ord. No. 92-17]
Any person(s) who violates any section of this
article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine not to
exceed $1,000, plus costs of prosecution, and, in default thereof,
shall be imprisoned for a term not to exceed 30 days. Each day a violation
continues shall constitute a separate violation of this article.