[Adopted 12-14-1920[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance appeared in Ch. XVI, Part 3,
of the 1953 Code of Ordinances.
[Amended 2-9-1953 by Ord.
No. 297, approved 2-9-1953; 10-4-2022 by Ord. No. 1392, approved 10-4-2022]
A.
It shall
be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to throw, deposit,
sweep or leave any dirt, paper, grass clippings, brush/woody materials,
mulch, rubbish, sweepings, play equipment, metal or equipment of any
kind or character upon the streets, sidewalks or highways of the Borough
of Middletown.
B.
Materials
associated with construction or maintenance work, such as stone, block,
or brick, may be placed in an orderly fashion in front of the property
where the work is occurring. Materials may not obstruct the sidewalk
or driving lane, nor be placed in areas marked as "No Parking," nor
obstruct an accessible parking space (ADA). All such materials shall
be completely removed within one week of placement, and the street
shall be cleaned. The property owner is responsible for any damage
to the street due to placement or removal of materials.
C.
Leaves
may be placed, uncovered, in an orderly fashion along the curb or
edge of road only during the week(s) of the scheduled leaf collection
for that location; leaves shall not be placed on storm drains.
D.
Containers
for refuse (commonly called "dumpsters") and moving containers (such
as pod style) require an approved permit issued by the Borough prior
to placement. No container shall obstruct the sidewalk nor be placed
where parking is prohibited.
[Amended 2-9-1953 by Ord.
No. 297, approved 2-9-1953; 4-6-1987 by Ord. No.
943, approved 4-6-1987; 7-11-1988 by Ord. No.
972, approved 7-11-1988]
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions
of this article shall, for each offense, upon conviction thereof,
be subject to a fine of not more than $600, plus costs of prosecution,
and in default of payment of such fine and costs of prosecution, to
imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 30 days.
