§ 279-3. Definitions and word usage.

Certain words and terms are used in this chapter for the purposes hereof and are defined as follows:

A. 

Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, words used in the present tense include the future, the singular numbers include the plural, and the plural the singular, and the masculine includes the feminine and neuter, and the neuter includes the masculine and feminine, and the feminine includes the masculine and neuter.

B. 

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

JUNK

Any discarded, unusable, scrap or abandoned man-made or man-processed material or articles, such as the following types: metal, furniture, appliances, motor vehicle parts, aircraft, glass, plastics, machinery, equipment, containers and building materials. "Junk" shall not include solid waste that is temporarily stored as is customary in an appropriate container that is routinely awaiting collection and disposed of in a manner consistent with state regulations; toxic wastes; grass clippings, leaves, tree limps or similar yard waste materials; or items clearly awaiting imminent recycling at an approved recycling facility.

JUNK VEHICLE

Includes any vehicle or trailer that meets any of the following conditions:

(1) 

Cannot be moved under its own power, in regards to a vehicle designed to move under its own power, other than a vehicle clearly needing only minor repairs;

(2) 

Cannot be towed, in regards to a trailer designed to be towed;

(3) 

Has been demolished beyond repair;

(4) 

Has been separated from its axles, engine, body, or chassis;

(5) 

Includes only the axle, engine, body parts and/or chassis, separated from the remainder of the vehicle; and/or

(6) 

Has had all of the tires removed from the vehicle or has had one or more windows broken or removed from the vehicle for more than 10 days.

NUISANCE

Such activity, existence of a condition, or state of being, which, based upon actual conditions in the Borough, shall be offensive to public life, health, safety, morals, welfare, peace, decency, dignity, reasonable and comfortable use of property, and the tranquility of the community.

PERSON

Includes an individual, organization, corporation, partnership, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, association, and any other legal or commercial entity.

STRUCTURE

Includes any building, permanent or temporary, fully erected or not, intended for shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals, or property of any kind.

Added 10-13-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-06