[Adopted 7-19-1988 by Ord. No. 4-1988]
[Amended 1-19-1999 by Ord. No. 1-1999]
No individual shall use an outdoor privy, outhouse
or job-johnny within the Borough of Harveys Lake unless a permit which
sets forth the limited duration and reason necessitating the use is
first obtained from the Borough Zoning Officer. In no event shall
any permit be issued by the Borough for a period to exceed three days
except for construction purposes only on the premises on which the
unit shall be situated.
A.
An application for such a permit shall be made on
a form to be supplied by the Borough at the Borough Secretary's office.
B.
The applicant shall provide a sketch drawn to scale
which shall set forth but not be limited to the following information:
(1)
All wells, watercourses and waterlines within 100
feet of the nearest edge of such proposed outdoor privy, outhouse
or job-johnny.
(2)
The location of all existing or proposed structures
or driveways on the lot, with appropriate setback lines.
(3)
Streets abutting the property.
(4)
Property lines and ground slope.
C.
Upon receipt of the application, the Zoning Officer
shall make an inspection of the site.
A.
A permit shall be issued or denied within seven business
days after the application is completed. If the permit is denied,
a written denial shall set forth a full explanation. The reasons for
such denial of a permit shall be made in writing and mailed to the
applicant by United States first-class mail within seven days of the
date of denial.
B.
Upon denial of a permit, the applicant shall be entitled
to a hearing before the Council or other designated representative
within 15 business days of receipt of the request therefor. A copy
of the decision with reason for the same shall be given to the applicant
within seven business days after the hearing.
A permit may be revoked for reasons which include,
but are not limited to, the following:
A.
Incorrect or false information on the permit.
B.
Discrepancies in soil tests.
C.
When conditions are present that could result in the
pollution of ground- or surface waters.
D.
When a condition is present that would endanger the
health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the Borough
of Harveys Lake.
A.
Any person who violates any provision of this article,
upon conviction thereof by a summary proceeding, shall be sentenced
to pay a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $300, plus costs
of prosecution. In default of the payment of such fine plus cost,
such person shall be sentenced to the county jail for a period not
exceeding 30 days.
B.
Each day that such violation exists shall be considered
to be a separate and distinct violation.
