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Borough of East Greenville, PA
Montgomery County
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Charges
ยงย 1-4— Ordinances saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal. ยงย 9-19— Removals. ยงย 17-1— Policy. ยงย 17-4— Open Records Officer. ยงย 23-4— Deductions and contributions. ยงย 32-6— Keeping of certain animals prohibited. ยงย 32-10— Cruelty to animals. 39-4{9}— COMMERCIAL SUBSCRIBER 39-4{24}— GROSS ANNUAL REVENUES 39-4{30}— PAY AUDIO/VIDEO 39-4{31}— PAY PER VIEW 39-4{32}— PAY TV CHANNEL 39-4{34}— PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL 39-4{38}— RESIDENTIAL SUBSCRIBER ยงย 39-7— Use of grantee facilities. ยงย 39-12— Franchisee fees. ยงย 39-16— Regulatory authority. ยงย 39-19— Rates and charges. ยงย 39-24— Application for grant of initial franchise. ยงย 39-30— Services to subscribers and users. ยงย 39-31— Connections and other grantee services. ยงย 39-32— Customer standards, services and procedures. 41-2{5}— OFFICER ยงย 41-4— Enforcement. ยงย 47-17— Fees; penalties for nonpayment. ยงย 49-3— Payment of claims. ยงย 49-4— Adoption of procedures and regulations; fees. ยงย 53-1— Parking provisions established; violations and penalties; towing, impounding and reclamation of vehicles. ยงย 58-9— Inspections; enforcement. ยงย 69-1— License required; application; fee. ยงย 73-3— Additions, insertions and changes. ยงย 75-2— Fees. ยงย 75-8— Authorization for inspections. ยงย 81-502— Operation and maintenance agreements. ยงย 81-601— General. ยงย 83-18— Application for permit. ยงย 83-25— Responsibility of permit holder; right of borough; charges. ยงย 83-27— Emergency openings. 85-8{54}— FLOOD-RELATED TERMS ยงย 85-24— Preliminary plan submission requirements. ยงย 85-46— Open space dedication criteria and standards. ยงย 85-56— Parking and related internal driveways. ยงย 85-88— Permits, licenses, fees, and inspections. ยงย 85-108— Outdoor lighting. ยงย 85-120— Required contracts. ยงย 88-30— Authorization to charge and recover fees. 88-31{8}— OCCUPATION ยงย 88-34— Duty of employers to collect. ยงย 88-40— Duty of Collector; administration and enforcement of tax. ยงย 88-42— Violations and penalties. ยงย 88-45— Interest. ยงย 88-46— Charges, expenses and fees. ยงย 88-48— Failure to receive notice not relief. ยงย 88-49— Waiver of additional charges. 88-49E{1}— ADDITIONAL CHARGE ยงย 91-22— Miscellaneous parking regulations. ยงย 94-2— Fees for installation of service. ยงย 94-4— Refusal to install service. ยงย 94-6— Meter testing. ยงย 94-7— Bills. ยงย 94-8— Discontinuance of service. ยงย 94-12— Fire protection. ยงย 94-32— Monetary responsibility. ยงย 95-190— Appointments. Ch 95 Art XX— Violations, Enforcement Remedies, Fines and Charges ยงย 95-213— Charges. ยงย 95-221— Public notice.
Code Enforcement Officer
ยงย 22-2— Compensation; duties. ยงย 22-4— Orders to remove or prune. 32-1{6}— BOROUGH OFFICIAL ยงย 35-45— Creation of Board. ยงย 35-46— Membership and appointment. ยงย 35-47— Board functions. ยงย 35-48— Criteria for Board action. ยงย 35-49— Proceedings before the Board. ยงย 35-51— Municipal responsibility. ยงย 53-1— Parking provisions established; violations and penalties; towing, impounding and reclamation of vehicles. 58-13{2}— CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ยงย 58-14— Permits required. ยงย 58-15— Suspension of permit. ยงย 58-16— Existing outdoor wood-fired burners/furnaces. ยงย 58-17— New outdoor wood-fired burners/furnaces. ยงย 58-18— Installation. ยงย 58-22— Appeals and variances. ยงย 58-23— Permit fees; inspections; enforcement; violations and penalties; notice of violation; emergency and emission orders; permit reinstatement; hearings. ยงย 75-1— Permits required. ยงย 75-2— Fees. ยงย 75-5— Duration of permits. ยงย 75-8— Authorization for inspections. ยงย 75-11— Reinspection during term of permit. ยงย 75-12— Violations and penalties. ยงย 85-25— Preliminary plan filing and review procedure. ยงย 85-27— Final plan filing and review procedure. ยงย 91-5— Enforcement. ยงย 95-136— Signs permitted in commercial and industrial districts. ยงย 95-179.9— Administration.
Compensation
ยงย 1-4— Ordinances saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal. ยงย 3-1— Office established; compensation. ยงย 9-6— Compensation. ยงย 9-22— "Police force" defined. ยงย 10-3— Powers and duties. ยงย 13A-20— Statutory authority. ยงย 13A-21— Authority of Borough Council. ยงย 13A-23— Duties of Borough officers. ยงย 13A-24— Deductions from salaries. ยงย 13A-25— Holding; depositing and investment of amounts. ยงย 13A-26— Establishment of bank account. ยงย 14-2— Appointment of police. Ch 18— Salaries and Compensation ยงย 18-1— Compensation of Councilmen. ยงย 18-2— Compensation of Mayor. ยงย 22-2— Compensation; duties. Ch 23— Social Security ยงย 35-51— Municipal responsibility. 39-4{29}— NONCABLE SERVICES ยงย 39-12— Franchisee fees. ยงย 39-18— Cable Television Evaluation and Advisory Committee. ยงย 39-22— Liability and insurance. ยงย 39-23— Indemnification. ยงย 47-15— Expenses of collection. ยงย 75-2— Fees. ยงย 88-20— Tax Collector: powers and duties, compensation. 88-21A{6}— EARNED INCOME 88-21A{7}— EMPLOYER ยงย 88-23— Declaration and payment of tax. ยงย 88-24— Collection at source. ยงย 88-28— Authorization for creation of bureaus and joint agreements. 88-31{3}— EARNED INCOME 88-31{4}— EMPLOYER 88-31{8}— OCCUPATION ยงย 94-6— Meter testing. ยงย 95-164— Wireless telecommunications facilities. ยงย 95-180— Zoning Officer. ยงย DL-1— Disposition of legislation.
Construction
ยงย 1-4— Ordinances saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal. Ch 12— Planning Commission ยงย 20-1— Intent to organize. ยงย 20-2— Articles of Incorporation. Ch 35— Building Construction Ch 35 Art I— Adoption of Uniform Construction Code ยงย 35-1— Election to administer and enforce state statute. ยงย 35-2— Adoption of uniform code by reference. ยงย 35-2.1— Amendments and revisions. ยงย 35-45— Creation of Board. ยงย 35-46— Membership and appointment. ยงย 35-47— Board functions. ยงย 35-48— Criteria for Board action. ยงย 35-49— Proceedings before the Board. ยงย 35-51— Municipal responsibility. ยงย 39-2— Purpose. 39-4{17}— FRANCHISE ยงย 39-5— Grant and continuing obligations. ยงย 39-6— Use of public rights-of-way. ยงย 39-11— Transfer of ownership or control. ยงย 39-13— Revocation and acceleration of expiration date. ยงย 39-20— Performance bond and/or letter of credit. ยงย 39-24— Application for grant of initial franchise. ยงย 39-26— System construction schedule. ยงย 39-27— Use of streets. ยงย 39-29— Construction reporting requirements. ยงย 39-35— Reports required. 47-1{1}— BULK ITEM ยงย 56-2— Certain conditions, activities and businesses declared nuisances. 58-1{2}— BURN CONTAINER ยงย 58-12— Applicability. 58-13{7}— NEW OUTDOOR WOOD-FIRED BURNER/FURNACE ยงย 58-17— New outdoor wood-fired burners/furnaces. ยงย 58-18— Installation. ยงย 58-20— Operation and maintenance. ยงย 60-8— Contents of permit; compliance required. Ch 67— (Reserved) Ch 73— Property Maintenance Ch 78— Sewers ยงย 78-7— Costs; indemnification of borough and Authority. ยงย 78-8— Location of connection and lateral. 81-201C{1}— AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY 81-201C{3}— BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (BMP) 81-201C{10}— EARTH DISTURBANCE ACTIVITY 81-201C{16}— FOREST MANAGEMENT/TIMBER OPERATIONS 81-201C{38}— STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY ยงย 81-301— General requirements. ยงย 81-406— Authorization to construct and term of validity. ยงย 81-407— As-built plans, completion certificate, and final inspection. ยงย 81-503— Performance guarantee. Ch 83 Art II— Construction and Repair of Curbs and Sidewalks ยงย 83-7— Compliance required. ยงย 83-8— Curb specifications. ยงย 83-9— Sidewalk specifications. ยงย 83-10— General regulations for construction and repairs. ยงย 83-11— Permit required; fee. ยงย 83-13— Violations and penalties. ยงย 83-26— Requirements for work; correction of unsatisfactory work; completion of incomplete work. ยงย 83-27— Emergency openings. ยงย 83-30— Conditions for laying and extending utility lines. Ch 85— Subdivision and Land Development ยงย 85-3— Content of chapter. ยงย 85-6— Subdivision and land development control. 85-8{2}— ACCELERATION LANE 85-8{9}— APPLICANT 85-8{11}— APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION OR LAND DEVELOPMENT 85-8{13}— BERM 85-8{29}— CONSTRUCTION 85-8{47}— EARTH DISTURBANCE 85-8{71}— IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE 85-8{74}— IMPROVEMENTS, ON-SITE 85-8{95}— MOBILE HOME or MANUFACTURED HOUSING 85-8{135}— STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY 85-8{145}— TOPSOIL ยงย 85-24— Preliminary plan submission requirements. ยงย 85-26— Final plan submission requirements. ยงย 85-30— Minor plan filing and review procedure. ยงย 85-33— Development disclosure. ยงย 85-40— General standards. ยงย 85-42— Site organization. ยงย 85-45— Recreation land. ยงย 85-50— Private streets. ยงย 85-54— Single-access street standards. ยงย 85-55— Driveway intersections with streets. ยงย 85-56— Parking and related internal driveways. ยงย 85-57— Sidewalks. ยงย 85-59— Trails and pathways. ยงย 85-60— Bicycle routes and bicycle lanes. ยงย 85-61— Bridges and culverts. ยงย 85-65— Preservation and protection of existing vegetation. ยงย 85-66— General landscape design criteria. ยงย 85-70— Landscape and screening buffers. ยงย 85-71— Parking greening and landscaping standards. ยงย 85-72— Stormwater management and drainage. ยงย 85-73— Riparian corridor management. ยงย 85-74— Topsoil protection and grading. ยงย 85-75— Erosion and sediment control. ยงย 85-76— Water supply. ยงย 85-83— General applicability. ยงย 85-84— Site design. ยงย 85-87— Utilities. ยงย 85-88— Permits, licenses, fees, and inspections. Ch 85 Art VI— Engineering and Construction Standards ยงย 85-90— Purpose and contents. ยงย 85-91— Survey monuments. ยงย 85-92— Utility locations, easements, and rights-of-way. ยงย 85-93— Curb construction. ยงย 85-94— Asphalt roadway improvements. ยงย 85-96— Emergency access cartways. ยงย 85-97— Driveways. ยงย 85-98— Concrete sidewalk improvements. ยงย 85-102— Bridges and culverts. ยงย 85-103— Drainage and stormwater management. ยงย 85-105— Water supply. Ch 85 Art VII— Improvement Construction Requirements ยงย 85-111— Applicability of article. ยงย 85-112— Completion or guarantee of required improvements. ยงย 85-115— Inspection of work materials. ยงย 85-117— Conditions of acceptance. ยงย 85-120— Required contracts. ยงย 85-122— Transportation impact study. ยงย 85-123— Stormwater management reports. ยงย 85-127— Fees and costs. ยงย 88-32— Levy of tax. ยงย 91-13— Operation of vehicles on closed highways and limited-use highways. ยงย 91-19— Parking prohibited at all times. Ch 94— Water ยงย 94-2— Fees for installation of service. ยงย 94-9— Uses prohibited during declared water emergencies. ยงย 94-24— Backflow prevention devices. ยงย 94-25— Installation. ยงย 95-7— Interpretation. 95-11{25}— CIVIC OR INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING 95-11{34}— CONSTRUCTION 95-11{50}— DWELLING 95-11{62}— IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE 95-11{68}— LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION 95-11{87}— PAPER ALLEY 95-11{88}— PAPER STREET 95-11{103}— RENEWABLE ENERGY-RELATED TERMS 95-11{120}— WALLS 95-11{121}— WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES RELATED TERMS ยงย 95-29— Categories of permitted uses. ยงย 95-60— Declaration of legislative intent. ยงย 95-75— Alteration and/or removal of existing buildings; construction of new buildings. ยงย 95-85— Alteration and/or removal of existing buildings; construction of new buildings. ยงย 95-94— Multifamily conversion standards. ยงย 95-114— Submission of plans. ยงย 95-120— Declaration of legislative intent. ยงย 95-124— Parking held in reserve. ยงย 95-125— Off-street loading and unloading. 95-131{15}— SIGN TYPES 95-131{16}— TEMPORARY SIGN ยงย 95-133— Permit required; fee. ยงย 95-134— General sign regulations for all districts. ยงย 95-135— Signs permitted in residential districts. ยงย 95-136— Signs permitted in commercial and industrial districts. ยงย 95-139— Nonconforming signs. ยงย 95-143— Expansion of nonconforming uses, structures, or lots. ยงย 95-158— Public utilities. ยงย 95-164— Wireless telecommunications facilities. ยงย 95-165— Renewable energy systems. ยงย 95-166— Alley and landlocked lots. ยงย 95-179.2— General provisions. 95-179.3B{7}— DEVELOPMENT 95-179.3B{8}— EXISTING MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION 95-179.3B{9}— EXISTING STRUCTURE/EXISTING CONSTRUCTION 95-179.3B{10}— EXPANSION TO AN EXISTING MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION 95-179.3B{19}— HIGHEST ADJACENT GRADE 95-179.3B{25}— NEW CONSTRUCTION 95-179.3B{26}— NEW MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION 95-179.3B{28}— POST-FIRM STRUCTURE 95-179.3B{29}— PRE-FIRM STRUCTURE 95-179.3B{35}— START OF CONSTRUCTION 95-179.3B{39}— SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT 95-179.3B{40}— UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE (UCC) ยงย 95-179.4— Identification of floodplain areas. ยงย 95-179.5— Use regulations in Floodplain District. ยงย 95-179.6— Variances. ยงย 95-179.7— Technical provisions in event of variance being granted. ยงย 95-179.8— Activities requiring special permits. ยงย 95-179.9— Administration. ยงย 95-181— Duties and powers. ยงย 95-182— Permit required; inspections. ยงย 95-183— Application for permit. ยงย 95-184— Expiration of permits. ยงย 95-210— Violations; causes of action. ยงย DL-1— Disposition of legislation.
Costs and expenses
ยงย 1-15— Altering or tampering with Code; penalties for violation. ยงย 6-1— Policy. ยงย 7-3— Authority of Committee. ยงย 13A-27— Acceptance and approval of plan. ยงย 14-2— Appointment of police. ยงย 22-5— Noncompliance; performance of work by borough. ยงย 30-3— Violations and penalties. ยงย 32-3— Reclaiming seized animals; fees; disposition of unclaimed animals. ยงย 32-5— Burial or cremation of dead animals and fowl. ยงย 32-10— Cruelty to animals. ยงย 32-12— Violations and penalties. ยงย 35-51— Municipal responsibility. 39-4{3}— BASIC SUBSCRIBER TELEVISION SERVICE OR BASIC CABLE SERVICE 39-4{29}— NONCABLE SERVICES ยงย 39-5— Grant and continuing obligations. ยงย 39-7— Use of grantee facilities. ยงย 39-12— Franchisee fees. ยงย 39-13— Revocation and acceleration of expiration date. ยงย 39-20— Performance bond and/or letter of credit. ยงย 39-23— Indemnification. ยงย 39-24— Application for grant of initial franchise. ยงย 39-27— Use of streets. ยงย 39-33— Continuity of service mandatory. ยงย 39-35— Reports required. ยงย 42-3— Violations and penalties. ยงย 42-6— Violations and penalties. ยงย 47-5— Manner of collection. ยงย 47-15— Expenses of collection. ยงย 47-26— Manner of collection. ยงย 49-3— Payment of claims. ยงย 53-1— Parking provisions established; violations and penalties; towing, impounding and reclamation of vehicles. ยงย 56-7— Disposition of fees collected. ยงย 58-10— Violations and penalties. ยงย 58-23— Permit fees; inspections; enforcement; violations and penalties; notice of violation; emergency and emission orders; permit reinstatement; hearings. ยงย 62-2— Violations and penalties. ยงย 64-8— Violations and penalties. ยงย 71-3— Violations and penalties. ยงย 73-3— Additions, insertions and changes. ยงย 75-2— Fees. ยงย 78-4— Private sewage disposal systems prohibited; abandonment; connection prohibited. ยงย 78-7— Costs; indemnification of borough and Authority. ยงย 78-9— Connection by borough; collection of costs. ยงย 78-12— Inspection of work prior to covering. ยงย 78-14— Guarding and restoration of excavations. ยงย 78-18— Violations and penalties. ยงย 81-102— Statement of findings. ยงย 81-110— Waivers. ยงย 81-401— Plan requirements. Ch 81 Art VI— Fees and Expenses ยงย 81-601— General. ยงย 81-805— Violations and penalties. ยงย 83-3— Performance of work by borough; lien for costs. ยงย 83-5— Expenses; approval of work. ยงย 83-10— General regulations for construction and repairs. ยงย 83-12— Variances. ยงย 83-13— Violations and penalties. ยงย 83-18— Application for permit. ยงย 83-24— Refilling and restoration of surface; responsibility for defects. ยงย 83-25— Responsibility of permit holder; right of borough; charges. ยงย 83-26— Requirements for work; correction of unsatisfactory work; completion of incomplete work. ยงย 83-27— Emergency openings. ยงย 83-32— Fee exemption. 85-8{23}— CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 85-8{54}— FLOOD-RELATED TERMS 85-8{99}— NATURAL FEATURE ยงย 85-25— Preliminary plan filing and review procedure. ยงย 85-27— Final plan filing and review procedure. ยงย 85-31— Resubmission. ยงย 85-40— General standards. ยงย 85-45— Recreation land. ยงย 85-46— Open space dedication criteria and standards. ยงย 85-50— Private streets. ยงย 85-54— Single-access street standards. ยงย 85-66— General landscape design criteria. ยงย 85-72— Stormwater management and drainage. ยงย 85-73— Riparian corridor management. ยงย 85-75— Erosion and sediment control. ยงย 85-77— Wastewater disposal. ยงย 85-92— Utility locations, easements, and rights-of-way. ยงย 85-108— Outdoor lighting. ยงย 85-113— Financial security. ยงย 85-115— Inspection of work materials. ยงย 85-116— Off-site improvements. ยงย 85-118— Guarantee of completed improvements. ยงย 85-120— Required contracts. ยงย 85-122— Transportation impact study. ยงย 85-127— Fees and costs. ยงย 85-128— Violations and penalties. ยงย 85-129— Amendment procedure. 88-21A{6}— EARNED INCOME 88-21A{9}— NET PROFITS ยงย 88-25— Income Tax Officer: powers and duties; confidential information. ยงย 88-26— Interest and penalty on unpaid taxes; collection. ยงย 88-27— Violations and penalties. ยงย 88-28— Authorization for creation of bureaus and joint agreements. ยงย 88-30— Authorization to charge and recover fees. ยงย 88-41— Suits for recovery of unpaid tax; interest; penalty for nonpayment. ยงย 88-42— Violations and penalties. ยงย 88-46— Charges, expenses and fees. ยงย 89-5— Violations and penalties. ยงย 91-22— Miscellaneous parking regulations. ยงย 91-27— Violations and penalties. ยงย 94-2— Fees for installation of service. ยงย 94-3— Service connection. ยงย 94-5— Meters. ยงย 94-6— Meter testing. ยงย 94-7— Bills. ยงย 94-13— Extension of mains. ยงย 94-17— Purpose and policy. ยงย 94-25— Installation. ยงย 94-26— Inspection and maintenance. ยงย 94-32— Monetary responsibility. ยงย 95-75— Alteration and/or removal of existing buildings; construction of new buildings. ยงย 95-85— Alteration and/or removal of existing buildings; construction of new buildings. ยงย 95-124— Parking held in reserve. ยงย 95-134— General sign regulations for all districts. ยงย 95-138— Off-premises advertising signs. ยงย 95-160— Private ownership and maintenance of common elements. ยงย 95-163— Procedure for conditional use application. ยงย 95-164— Wireless telecommunications facilities. 95-179.3B{32}— REPETITIVE LOSS 95-179.3B{38}— SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE 95-179.3B{39}— SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT ยงย 95-179.6— Variances. ยงย 95-179.9— Administration. ยงย 95-194— Appeal or application to Zoning Hearing Board. ยงย 95-197— Hearing procedures. ยงย 95-212— Violations and penalties; enforcement remedies and fines. ยงย 95-221— Public notice. ยงย 95-226— Fees.
Curbs
ยงย 1-4— Ordinances saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal. ยงย 47-5— Manner of collection. ยงย 47-26— Manner of collection. ยงย 47-35— Enforcement. ยงย 58-8— Locations restricted. ยงย 73-3— Additions, insertions and changes. Ch 83 Art I— Curbing and Paving Regulations ยงย 83-1— Abutting owners to lay sidewalks and curbs. ยงย 83-2— Sidewalk grade. ยงย 83-3— Performance of work by borough; lien for costs. ยงย 83-4— Material; dimensions; foundation. Ch 83 Art II— Construction and Repair of Curbs and Sidewalks ยงย 83-7— Compliance required. ยงย 83-8— Curb specifications. ยงย 83-9— Sidewalk specifications. ยงย 83-10— General regulations for construction and repairs. ยงย 83-11— Permit required; fee. ยงย 83-34— Applicability. 85-8{36}— CURBLINE 85-8{73}— IMPROVEMENT 85-8{157}— VERGE ยงย 85-24— Preliminary plan submission requirements. ยงย 85-26— Final plan submission requirements. ยงย 85-40— General standards. ยงย 85-48— Curbing. ยงย 85-49— New and existing streets design standards. ยงย 85-51— Street classifications. ยงย 85-52— Street alignment. ยงย 85-54— Single-access street standards. ยงย 85-56— Parking and related internal driveways. ยงย 85-57— Sidewalks. ยงย 85-58— Crosswalks. ยงย 85-67— Street trees. ยงย 85-71— Parking greening and landscaping standards. ยงย 85-80— Exterior lighting standards. ยงย 85-90— Purpose and contents. ยงย 85-93— Curb construction. ยงย 85-97— Driveways. ยงย 85-98— Concrete sidewalk improvements. ยงย 85-103— Drainage and stormwater management. ยงย 85-108— Outdoor lighting. ยงย 85-115— Inspection of work materials. ยงย 85-120— Required contracts. ยงย 91-6— Use of sidewalks by motor vehicles. ยงย 91-19— Parking prohibited at all times. ยงย 94-3— Service connection. ยงย 94-5— Meters. ยงย 94-11— Miscellaneous use regulations. 94-15A{5}— CURB STOP 94-15A{6}— CURB STOP BOX 95-11{38}— CURB ELEVATION or CURB LEVEL 95-11{39}— CURBLINE ยงย 95-70— Declaration of legislative intent. ยงย 95-80— Declaration of legislative intent. ยงย 95-164— Wireless telecommunications facilities.