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BOROUGH OF PITCAIRN

INDEX

Subject SectionACTIVITIES REQUIRING SPECIAL PERMITS, see FLOODPLAINSADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT

Borough Managercreation of office 1-401disability or absence of Manager 1-407election and term of office 1-402Manager’s bond 1-404Manager’s compensation 1-405powers and duties of Manager 1-406qualifications 1-403

commissions and committeesplanning commission

creation of commission 1-201escrow of fire insurance proceeds

construction 1-604insurance company rights reserved 1-603limits of liability 1-602notification of Pennsylvania Department of Community andEconomic Development

1-605

penalty 1-606use of fire insurance proceeds 1-601

firefighters’ relief associationannual appropriation 1-503certification to Auditor General 1-502recognition of firefighters’ relief association 1-501

independent auditorconfirmation of use of independent auditor and abolition of officesof elected auditor

1-1001

requirements for annual appointment 1-1002Police Department

Chief of Policeconfirmation of the position of Chief of Police 1-311essential duties and responsibilities of the Chief of Police 1-313purpose of the position 1-312

establishment of Police Departmentappointment of special police 1-303Police Department established; Chief of Police in charge 1-301subordinate classifications in Police Department 1-302

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preliminary provisionsaltering code 1-110amending code 1-109arrangement of code 1-103citation of code of ordinances 1-102construction 1-106headings 1-104normal numbering 1-107penalties 1-111short title 1-101special numbering problems 1-108tenses, gender and number 1-105

recognizing volunteer fire companiesauthority 1-802control of equipment and funds 1-804officers 1-803recognition 1-801

right-to-know policyaggregated data 1-904exempted records 1-902financial records 1-903law enforcement activity 1-905public records 1-901

tax, tax claim, tax lien, municipal claim and municipal lien attorney feesand servicing charges, expenses and fees

assignment 1-707attorney fees approved 1-703effective date and retroactivity 1-706expenses approved 1-702procedure 1-704servicing charges, expenses and fees approved 1-705short title 1-701

ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT, see ZONINGADMINISTRATION, see FLOODPLAINSADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES, see ZONINGAMENDMENTS AND CHANGES, see ZONINGAMUSEMENT DEVICES, see LICENSES, PERMITS AND GENERALBUSINESS REGULATIONSANIMALS

animals creating nuisancesanimals committing nuisances on property other than that of theirowner; abatement

2-205

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creating certain noises 2-203damaging vegetation or other property 2-204disturbing the peace; creating health hazards prohibited 2-201exemptions 2-206keeping of animals which create nuisances prohibited 2-202violations and penalties 2-207

domestic animals at largecertain animals prohibited 2-102definitions 2-101household pets 2-104keeping of animals regulated 2-103penalties 2-106violation of State law 2-105

domestic animalsdefinitions 2-401impoundment; notice of violation; removal of suffering animals 2-405interference; penalties 2-406issuance and revocation of permits and licenses 2-403licensing and rabies vaccination; penalties 2-402owner responsibility; penalties 2-404

wild and exotic animalsclassification 2-303exceptions 2-304prohibition 2-302statement of policy and intent 2-301violations and penalties 2-305

ANIMALS CREATING NUISANCES, see ANIMALSANNEXATION OF TERRITORY Appendix ABOND ISSUES AND LOANS Appendix BBOROUGH MANAGER, see ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENTBRIDGES AND STREAMS Appendix KBUILDINGS

numbering of buildingsdwellings and business places to be numbered; penalty forviolation

4-102

official numbering plan adopted 4-101occupancy

application procedure 4-204designated officer 4-203fees 4-206procedure prior to occupancy of any dwelling 4-208purpose 4-202

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short title 4-201structures occupied prior to passage 4-205violations and penalties 4-207

regulation of partition fencesbarbed wire and other unsafe fencing prohibited 4-303construction, etc.; permit required 4-301construction standards 4-304fences surrounding pools or other structures 4-309height limitations 4-302maintenance; sturdiness 4-306penalty 4-311permit fee 4-310proximity to lot and curb lines 4-308treatment of metal fences 4-305variances 4-307

CODE ENFORCEMENTLife Safety Code

adoption of Life Safety Code 5-301amendments 5-304construction 5-302penalties 5-303

Property Maintenance Codeadoption of the Property Maintenance Code 5-201amendments made in Property Maintenance Code 5-202savings clause 5-203

Uniform Construction Codeadministration and enforcement 5-103Board of Appeals 5-104election to administer Construction Code Act 5-101fees 5-106savings clause 5-105Uniform Construction Code implemented 5-102

COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION ZONE, see ZONINGCOMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES, see ADMINISTRATION ANDGOVERNMENTCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES, see ZONINGCONDUCT

discharge of firearmsdischarge of firearms prohibited 6-401exceptions 6-403penalties for violation 6-404use of air rifles, bow and arrows, or similar devices restricted 6-402

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disorderly conductdisorderly conduct prohibited 6-301penalty for violation 6-302

juvenile and adult loiteringdefinitions 6-811determination of age 6-817discretion of police 6-813loitering by juveniles; parental responsibility 6-814notice to parents of violations by juveniles 6-815presumption of consent 6-816types of loitering 6-812violations and penalties 6-818

loiteringdrugs and prostitution loitering

loitering prohibited for purpose of prostitution in public places 6-802loitering prohibited for purpose of buying or selling drugs 6-801penalty 6-803

nighttime curfew for minorscurfew for minors established 6-702definitions 6-701exceptions 6-703parental responsibility 6-704police procedures 6-705violations and penalties 6-706

open alcoholic beverage containersdefinitions 6-101penalty 6-104unlawful consumption 6-102unlawful possession 6-103

pornographyaction to be taken by Borough Council 6-207action to be taken by Borough Solicitor 6-209definitions 6-202forfeiture to the general fund of the Borough; cost of abatement;manner of collection

6-208

knowledge of nuisance presumed from notice of order ofabatement; responsibility of parties therefor; abatement of suchnuisances

6-206

lewd films and theaters exhibiting the same declared a publicnuisance; abatement thereof

6-203

massage parlors or model studios used for purposes of lewdness, assignation or prostitution, or upon which such acts occur,declared a public nuisance; abatement thereof

6-205

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place of business in which lewd publications constitute a principalpart of the stock in trade, lewd publications possessed therein, and valuable consideration received for sales thereof, declaredpublic nuisance; abatement thereof

6-204

purpose; policy; authority; exclusion 6-201protection of public property

certain activities excepted 6-605penalties 6-606taking material from streets, alleys and public grounds prohibited 6-604tampering with certain property prohibited 6-601tampering with stakes and monuments prohibited 6-602tampering with warning lamps, signs and barricades prohibited 6-603

throwing objects in streetsball playing, snowballing and throwing stones and other missileson streets and sidewalks prohibited

6-501

unlawful to leave door ajarunlawful to leave door ajar 6-901violation and penalty 6-902

DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, see HEALTH AND SAFETYDEFINITIONS, see FLOODPLAINS, see also ZONINGDELINQUENT SEWAGE BILLS, see SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSALDELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR, see TAXATION; SPECIALDISCHARGE OF FIREARMS, see CONDUCTDISCHARGE OF WASTE MATERIALS INTO SEWERS, see SEWERSAND SEWAGE DISPOSALDISORDERLY CONDUCT, see CONDUCTDISORDERLY HOUSES, see HEALTH AND SAFETYDISTRIBUTION OF HANDBILLS AND ADVERTISING MATTER, seeLICENSES, PERMITS AND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONSDISTRICTS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, see ZONINGDOMESTIC ANIMALS AT LARGE, see ANIMALSDOMESTIC ANIMALS, see ANIMALSDUMPSTERS, see SOLID WASTEEARNED INCOME TAX AND NET PROFITS TAX, see TAXATION;SPECIALELECTRIC POWER SERVICE

electric power serviceapplication 22-101customer’s liability 22-108denial or discontinuance of service 22-114deposits 22-102domestic service 22-113extension of service 22-109

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inspection 22-104location and maintenance of utility’s equipment 22-110payments 22-103power factor of lighting equipment 22-112re-connection charge 22-115relocation of utility’s facilities at customer’s request 22-106service connections 22-105use of energy by customer 22-111utility’s liability 22-107

rates and chargesall-electric homes 22-205commercial electric service 22-202general service all-electric 22-203large power service 22-206outdoor lighting service 22-204schedule R.E.; residential electric service 22-201

ESCROW OF FIRE INSURANCE PROCEEDS, see ADMINISTRATIONAND GOVERNMENTEXCESSIVE NOISE, see HEALTH AND SAFETYEXISTING STRUCTURES IN IDENTIFIED FLOODPLAIN AREAS, seeFLOODPLAINSFALSE ALARMS, see HEALTH AND SAFETYFIREFIGHTERS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION, see ADMINISTRATION ANDGOVERNMENTFIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION

regulating outside burningauthority of police officers 7-107burning container 7-105burning permitted 7-103burning prohibited 7-102burning to be attended 7-104definitions 7-101fires prohibited 7-106penalties 7-108

FLOODPLAINSactivities requiring special permits

general 8-501administration

appeals 8-212application procedures and requirements 8-203changes 8-206compliance permits required 8-201

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enforcement 8-211fees 8-210inspection and revocation 8-209issuance of compliance permit 8-202placards 8-207review by County Conservation District 8-204review of application by others 8-205start of construction 8-208

definitionsgeneral 8-801specific definitions 8-802

existing structures in identified floodplain areasexisting structures 8-601improvements 8-602

general provisionsabrogation and greater restrictions 8-103applicability 8-102intent 8-101severability 8-104warning and disclaimer of liability 8-105

identification of floodplain areasboundary disputes 8-304changes in identification of area 8-303description of floodplain areas 8-302identification 8-301

technical provisionsdesign and construction standards 8-404development which may endanger human life 8-405elevation and floodproofing requirements 8-403general 8-401special requirements for FW, FE, and FA areas 8-402special requirements for manufactured homes 8-406

variancesgeneral 8-701variance procedures and conditions 8-702

FRANCHISES AND SERVICES Appendix CGENERAL NUISANCES, see HEALTH AND SAFETYGENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS, see MOTOR VEHICLES ANDTRAFFICGENERAL PROVISIONS, see FLOODPLAINSGENERAL REGULATIONS, see MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFICGOVERNMENTAL AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Appendix D

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GRADING AND EXCAVATINGgrading and excavating

appeals 9-117application procedures 9-103definitions 9-102drainage provisions 9-112fees 9-116inspection and revocation 9-115issuance of permit 9-104liability 9-114maintenance 9-113penalty 9-118permit changes 9-105placards 9-106retaining walls 9-111standards for excavations 9-108standards for fills 9-109standards for minimizing erosion and sediment 9-110start of work and expiration of permit 9-107statement of intent 9-101

HAWKERS, PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS, see LICENSES, PERMITSAND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONSHEALTH AND SAFETY

dangerous buildingsapplication 10-302dangerous buildings as nuisances 10-304definitions and word usage 10-303emergency cases 10-310enforcement procedures 10-308hearing procedure 10-306investigation procedure 10-305penalties 10-309short title 10-301standards for repair, vacation or demolition 10-307

disorderly housesdeclaration of public nuisance 10-703definitions 10-701keeping of disorderly house prohibited 10-702notification of intent to initiate charges; meeting with Police Chief 10-704violations and penalties 10-705

excessive noiseenumeration of unnecessary or excessive noises 10-202

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exceptions 10-203unnecessary or excessive noise to be disorderly conduct 10-201violations and penalties 10-204

false alarmsadoption and authority 10-803confidentiality 10-806definitions 10-802enforcement 10-807false alarms prohibited 10-804penalties and fines 10-805title 10-801

general nuisancesabatement 10-107conflict with other provisions 10-106definitions 10-102legislative findings 10-101notice, compliance and enforcement 10-104prohibited acts 10-103violations and penalties 10-105

property maintenancedefinitions 10-401duties and powers of code official 10-403maintenance of exterior property areas 10-402violations and penalties 10-404

smoke detectorsalternative fire detection and/or prevention systems 10-506intent; effect on other provisions 10-508power supply 10-505prohibited acts 10-504requirements in buildings not used for residential occupancy;responsibilities of owner and tenants/residents

10-502

requirements in buildings used for residential occupancy,responsibilities of owner and tenants/residents

10-501

specifications; maintenance 10-503violations and penalties 10-507

vector controladditional rules 10-607definitions 10-601forbidden acts 10-602inspections 10-606penalties 10-608responsibilities of owners and occupants 10-603

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vector control programs 10-605vector proofing 10-604

HOUSINGtenant reporting

commercial tenant reports required 11-102penalties 11-103residential tenant reports required 11-101

IDENTIFICATION OF FLOODPLAIN AREAS, see FLOODPLAINSINDEPENDENT AUDITOR, see ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENTINTENT AND INTERPRETATION, see ZONINGJUVENILE AND ADULT LOITERING, see CONDUCTLEAF RECYCLING, see SOLID WASTELICENSES, PERMITS AND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS

amusement devicesdefinitions 13-201duties of licensee 13-208duties of the license officer 13-203enforcement and inspections 13-210gambling devices or machines prohibited 13-214information required 13-207liability of owner of premises 13-211license applicability and scope 13-202license fees 13-205license information 13-206license revocation or suspension 13-212penalties 13-215qualifications of applicants 13-204right of appeal 13-213term of license 13-209

distribution of handbills and advertising matterdefinitions and interpretation 13-301manner of distribution 13-303penalties 13-304registration required; fee 13-302

hawkers, peddlers and solicitorscounty license required 13-103definitions and word usage 13-101display of license by licensee 13-104licenses and fees 13-102regulation of activities 13-105suspension of licenses 13-106

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violations and penalties 13-107sound trucks and loudspeakers

conditions for operation of sound trucks for noncommercialpurposes

13-403

definitions and interpretation 13-401operation of sound trucks for commercial purposes unlawful 13-402penalties 13-404

LIFE SAFETY CODE, see CODE ENFORCEMENTLOCAL REVITALIZATION TAX ASSISTANCE, see TAXATION; SPECIALLOCAL SERVICES TAX, see TAXATION; SPECIALLOITERING, see CONDUCTLOT AND YARD REGULATIONS, see ZONINGMAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALKS AND CURBS, see STREETS ANDSIDEWALKSMERCANTILE LICENSE TAX, see TAXATION; SPECIALMOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

general parking regulationsparking of trucks, buses and certain other vehicles prohibited incertain locations

15-404

parking prohibited at all times in certain locations 15-402parking prohibited in certain locations certain days and hours 15-403parking time limited in certain locations certain days and hours 15-405penalties 15-408special purpose parking zones established; parking otherwiseprohibited

15-406

standing or parking on roadway for loading or unloading 15-407vehicles to be parked within marked spaces 15-401

general regulationsauthority of police officers 15-108authorization for use of speed timing devices 15-109definitions and interpretation 15-101experimental regulations 15-105manner of adopting permanent traffic and parking regulations 15-102provisions to be a continuation of existing regulations 15-103temporary and emergency regulations 15-104traffic on streets closed or restricted for construction, maintenanceor special events

15-106

use of streets by processions and assemblages 15-107on-street metered parking

coin deposit in meter; overtime parking unlawful 15-505days and hours parking meters in operation and parking timelimits apply

15-502

exceptions 15-512

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parked vehicles to be wholly within marked spaces 15-504parking meter zones established 15-501penalty for violation 15-511placement and characteristics of parking meters 15-503ticketing of vehicles parked unlawfully; effect of payment within 48hours

15-510

unlawful to deposit coin in meter to extend parking time beyondlegal limit

15-507

unlawful to deposit substitute for coin in meter 15-506unlawful to remain parked at meter showing violation 15-508unlawful to tamper with meter 15-509

regulation of pedalcycles and non-motorized vehiclesrestrictions on use of pushcarts 15-902riding and parking of pedalcycles on sidewalks along certainstreets prohibited

15-901

skates, skateboards, coasters, sleds and other toy vehicles 15-903removal and impoundment of illegally parked vehicles

applicability and scope 15-701authority to remove and impound 15-702designation of approved storage garages; bonding; towing andstorage

15-704

payment of towing and storage charges 15-705penalty for violation 15-709reclamation costs 15-706records of vehicles removed and impounded 15-707reports and disposition of unclaimed vehicles 15-710restrictions upon removal of vehicles 15-708tow-away zones designated 15-703

restrictions on size, weight, type of vehicle and loadrestrictions as to weight and size of vehicles on certain streetsand bridges

15-303

restrictions on size of vehicles on certain streets and bridges 15-302truck traffic restricted on certain streets 15-304vehicle weight limits established on certain streets and bridges 15-301

snow and ice emergencydeclaration of snow and ice emergency 15-801parking prohibited, driving of motor vehicles restricted on snowemergency routes during emergency

15-802

penalty for violation 15-804snow emergency routes designated 15-803

traffic regulationsintersections where turn prohibited on red signal 15-206

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maximum speed limits established for certain vehicles onhazardous grades

15-203

maximum speed limits established in parks 15-204maximum speed limits established on certain streets 15-201maximum speed limits established on certain bridges andelevated structures

15-202

no passing zones established 15-211one-way streets established 15-207operation of motor vehicles restricted on public lands 15-215play highways established and authorized 15-216right turns only permitted at certain intersections 15-209stop intersections established 15-213through highways established 15-212traffic signals at certain locations 15-205turning at certain intersections prohibited or restricted 15-208u-turns prohibited at certain locations 15-210yield intersections established 15-214

unmetered off-street parkingmanner of parking 15-605parking on rental basis only 15-606penalty for violation 15-607reserved parking spaces for handicapped may be provided 15-602unlawful to park overtime or when lot closed 15-603unmetered lots for certain types of vehicles 15-604unmetered parking lots established 15-601

NIGHTTIME CURFEW FOR MINORS, see CONDUCTNUMBERING OF BUILDINGS, see BUILDINGSOCCUPANCY, see BUILDINGSOFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS, see ZONINGON-STREET METERED PARKING, see MOTOR VEHICLES ANDTRAFFICOPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINERS, see CONDUCTPARKS AND RECREATION

parks and recreationacts prohibited 16-104enforcement authority 16-105operating policy 16-103penalties 16-106purpose 16-101resources and wildlife 16-102

PLAN APPROVAL Appendix EPOLICE DEPARTMENT, see ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT

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PORNOGRAPHY, see CONDUCTPRELIMINARY PROVISIONS, see ADMINISTRATION ANDGOVERNMENTPROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, see CODE ENFORCEMENTPROPERTY MAINTENANCE, see HEALTH AND SAFETYPROTECTION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY, see CONDUCTPUBLIC PROPERTY Appendix FRATES AND CHARGES, see ELECTRIC POWER SERVICEREALTY TRANSFER TAX, see TAXATION; SPECIALRECOGNIZING VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES, see ADMINISTRATIONAND GOVERNMENTREGULATING OUTSIDE BURNING, see FIRE PREVENTION AND FIREPROTECTIONREGULATION OF PARTITION FENCES, see BUILDINGSREGULATION OF PEDALCYCLES AND NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES,see MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFICREMOVAL AND IMPOUNDMENT OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES,see MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFICRESTRICTIONS ON SIZE, WEIGHT, TYPE OF VEHICLE AND LOAD, seeMOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFICRIGHT-TO-KNOW POLICY, see ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENTSEWER CONNECTIONS, see SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSALSEWER MAINTENANCE FEE, see SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSALSEWERS Appendix GSEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL

delinquent sewage billsWilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority

termination of water services 18-301discharge of waste materials into sewers

additional prohibited discharges 18-103definitions 18-101penalties 18-107prohibited discharges 18-102violation of act or agency 18-105violation of rules of ALCOSAN 18-106violation of standards 18-104

sewer connectionspermit

application for permit; conditions thereof 18-206authority for Borough to make connection and collect costthereof

18-202

buildings to be connected separately; exception 18-208catch basin may be required 18-210

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definitions and interpretation 18-203enforcement by Code Enforcement Officer 18-211penalties 18-212permit required to uncover or make connection with sewer 18-205sewage to be disposed of through sanitary sewers only 18-204sewer connections required 18-201specifications for sewer connections 18-207vent pipes required 18-209

tap-in feesewer maintenance fee

sewer maintenance fee 18-401SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR, see STREETS ANDSIDEWALKSSIGNS AND BILLBOARDS

signs and billboardscontinued maintenance of existing signs 19-105definitions and interpretation 19-102inspection of signs; removal or alteration of unlawful or unsafesigns

19-107

maintenance of newly erected, altered, located, relocated orenlarged signs

19-106

new roof signs unlawful 19-108penalties 19-111permit required; application; fee 19-104regulations applicable to all signs 19-103regulations applicable to projecting signs 19-110regulations applicable to wall signs 19-109“sign” defined 19-101

SMOKE DETECTORS, see HEALTH AND SAFETYSNOW AND ICE EMERGENCY, see MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFICSNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS, see STREETS ANDSIDEWALKSSOLID WASTE

dumpstersenforcement 20-304penalties and fines 20-303title 20-301unauthorized use of dumpsters prohibited 20-302

leaf recyclingdefinition 20-202notice of noncompliance 20-205penalties 20-206program established 20-203

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responsibility for collection 20-204short title 20-201

solid waste ordinanceadministrative appeals 20-107collection and disposal charges 20-106definitions 20-102penalties 20-108prohibited activities 20-103short title 20-101standards and regulations for collection 20-105standards for storage of solid waste 20-104

SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE, see SOLID WASTESOUND TRUCKS AND LOUDSPEAKERS, see LICENSES, PERMITSAND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONSSPECIAL PROVISIONS, see ZONINGSTANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION, see STREETS AND SIDEWALKSSTORMWATER MANAGEMENT, see WATERSTREET AND SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS,see STREETS AND SIDEWALKSSTREET CUTS AND OPENINGS, see STREETS AND SIDEWALKSSTREETS AND SIDEWALKS

maintenance of sidewalks and curbsannual inspection 21-503Borough to act at expense of property owner 21-508compliance required 21-501construction and repair on initiative of property owners 21-505maintenance obligation 21-502maintenance specifications 21-506permit required 21-507property owner to repair; time limits 21-504violations and penalties 21-509

sidewalk construction and repairadherence to line and grade; responsibility of property owner 21-305authority for borough to do work and collect cost and additionalamount

21-310

determination of necessity for reconstruction or repair; supervisionand inspection

21-306

driveways 21-307duty of property owners to repair sidewalks 21-302duty of property owners to construct or reconstruct sidewalks 21-301material and specifications for sidewalks 21-303permit required 21-308sidewalk width, location and slope 21-304

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work on initiative of property owner 21-309snow and ice removal from sidewalks

authority for Borough to remove snow and ice and collect cost andadditional amount

21-202

penalties 21-203snow and ice removal from sidewalks within 24 hours 21-201

standards for constructionstreet and sidewalk obstructions and encroachments

awnings 21-406cellar doors 21-407cellarways 21-408definition and interpretation 21-401encroachments upon or above streets prohibited 21-403obstructions and encroachments on sidewalks restricted 21-404obstructions on streets prohibited; exception 21-402penalty for violation 21-410removal of unlawful obstructions and encroachments 21-409steps leading into buildings 21-405

street cuts and openingsadditional charges 21-104application for permit 21-102approval of applications 21-103Borough to be held harmless 21-108failure to make repairs 21-106notification by applicant for returning of fee 21-107penalties 21-109permit required 21-101returning of fee or bond 21-105

STREETS AND SIDEWALKS Appendix HTAX ASSESSMENT LIMITATION PROGRAM, see TAXATION; SPECIALTAX EXEMPTIONS, see TAXATION; SPECIALTAX, TAX CLAIM, TAX LIEN, MUNICIPAL CLAIM AND MUNICIPAL LIENATTORNEY FEES AND SERVICING CHARGES, EXPENSES AND FEES,see ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENTTAXATION; SPECIAL

Delinquent Tax Collectorappointment 24-801

earned income tax and net profits taxadministration; powers and duties of officer 24-204definitions 24-202effective date 24-206exemptions and credits 24-205

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imposition of tax 24-203incorporation by reference 24-201

local revitalization tax assistancedefinitions 24-601notice to taxpayers 24-604procedure for obtaining exemption 24-603requirements for exemption 24-602

local services taxadministration of tax 24-413collection of tax 24-408dates for determining tax liability and payment 24-406definitions 24-401duty of employers to collect 24-404exemption and refunds 24-403individuals engaged in more than one occupation or employed inmore than one political subdivision

24-411

interpretation 24-416levy of tax 24-402nonresidents subject to tax 24-412payment under protest 24-409returns 24-405self-employed individuals 24-407suits for collection 24-414violations and penalties 24-415withheld taxes are held in trust 24-410

mercantile license taxcomputation of volume of business 24-305confidential nature of returns, etc. 24-309definitions 24-301fines and penalties 24-311imposition and rate of tax 24-304levy and collection of tax 24-302licenses 24-303payment 24-307powers and duties of tax collector 24-308returns 24-306suit on collection; penalty 24-310

realty transfer taxacquired company 24-106credits against tax 24-107definitions 24-101

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documents relating to associations or corporations and members,partners, stockholders or shareholders thereof

24-105

enforcement and administration; authorization to adopt rules andregulations

24-112

evidence of payment of tax 24-110excluded transactions 24-104exempt parties 24-103extension of lease 24-108imposition of tax 24-102interest and penalties on unpaid taxes 24-114payment under protest; refunds 24-115penalties 24-117proceeds of judicial sale 24-109suits for collection of taxes 24-113unlawful acts 24-116value of document 24-111

tax assessment limitation programdefinitions 24-701eligible taxpayers 24-702participation in limitation of tax assessment program 24-703rules and regulations 24-704

tax exemptionsprocedures 24-501

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS, see FLOODPLAINSTENANT REPORTING, see HOUSINGTHROWING OBJECTS IN STREETS, see CONDUCTTITLE, see ZONINGTRAFFIC REGULATIONS, see MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFICTREES

treespenalty for unlawful placement of trees along streets 25-102placement of trees along streets 25-101planting of North Carolina poplar trees unlawful 25-103removal of North Carolina poplar trees 25-104

trees overhanging streets and sidewalksauthority for Borough to do work and collect cost and additionalamount

25-203

penalty for violation 25-204property owners to keep trees trimmed to required clearanceabove streets and sidewalks

25-201

property owners to remove trees causing damage to sidewalk 25-202TREES OVERHANGING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, see TREESUNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE, see CODE ENFORCEMENT

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UNLAWFUL TO LEAVE DOOR AJAR, see CONDUCTUNMETERED OFF-STREET PARKING, see MOTOR VEHICLES ANDTRAFFICUSE REGULATIONS, see ZONINGVARIANCES, see FLOODPLAINSVECTOR CONTROL, see HEALTH AND SAFETYWATER

stormwater managementdefinitions 26-114design criteria for stormwater management controls 26-103enforcement procedures and remedies 26-113erosion and sedimentation controls 26-104fee schedule 26-112financial guarantees and dedication of public improvements 26-111general provisions 26-101inspections of stormwater management controls 26-110maintenance of stormwater management controls 26-105plan review procedures 26-107status of the stormwater plan after final approval 26-108stormwater management performance standards 26-102stormwater plan modifications 26-109stormwater plan requirements 26-106

WATER Appendix IWILD AND EXOTIC ANIMALS, see ANIMALSZONING

administration and governmentappointment and powers of Zoning Officer 27-1101causes of action 27-1105compliance permits 27-1102enforcement notice 27-1106enforcement remedies 27-1107fees 27-1104occupancy permits 27-1103

adult-oriented businessesadult-oriented businesses 27-902purpose and findings 27-901

amendments and changesenactment of amendments 27-1201procedure for Borough curative amendments 27-1203procedure for landowner curative amendments 27-1202

commercial revitalization zonedesignated area 27-1401

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guidelines for facade rehabilitation 27-1402new construction 27-1403signs 27-1404

community development objectivescommunity development objectives 27-301

definitionsdefinitions 27-1301

districts and general provisionscompliance with regulations 27-404district boundaries 27-403districts 27-401nonconforming uses 27-405zoning district map 27-402

intent and interpretationintent and interpretation 27-201

lot and yard regulationsapplication of yard requirements 27-604existing lots of record 27-603lot and yard requirements 27-601minimum lot area per family 27-602side and rear yard requirements for nonresidential uses abuttingany “S” or “R” district

27-605

off-street parking requirementsoff-street parking requirements 27-701special parking provisions 27-702

special provisionsmobile homes and mobile home parks 27-802performance standards 27-801private swimming pools 27-803signs 27-806temporary structures 27-804unit development projects 27-805

titleshort title 27-101

use regulationspermitted uses 27-501

Zoning Hearing Boardhearings 27-1003jurisdiction 27-1002parties appellant before the Board 27-1006special exceptions 27-1005stay of proceedings 27-1008

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time limitations 27-1007variances 27-1004Zoning Hearing Board 27-1001

zoning map amendmentsZONING HEARING BOARD, see ZONINGZONING MAP AMENDMENTS, see ZONINGZONING; PRIOR ORDINANCES Appendix J

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