[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Tarentum 11-16-2009 by Ord. No. 09-09. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any range, stove, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, washer
or dryer.
A duly registered property owner letting real property for
use or hire.
Leasee, occupant, resident.
Any furniture that contains attached filling material and
is used or intended to be used for sitting, reclining, sleeping or
resting indoors.
A.
The use, placement, or storage of any upholstered furniture manufactured
primarily for indoor use, including but not limited to mattresses
and box springs, sofas, loungers, recliners and chairs, and the use,
placement, or storage of any appliance shall be prohibited outdoors,
including any front, back or side yard, porch, stoop, landing, patio,
deck or balcony.
B.
The use, placement or storage of any motor vehicle part, engine parts,
tires, batteries, chemical containers or hazardous material shall
be prohibited outdoors, including any front, back or side yard, porch,
stoop, landing, patio, deck or balcony.
Any person violating this chapter or landlord permitting violation
of this chapter shall be fined a minimum of $200 and a maximum of
up to $500 plus court costs. Each day after the five-day warning notice
is issued that the condition continues shall constitute a separate
offense.
The Tarentum Code Enforcement Officer or the Tarentum Police
may enforce this chapter on or after the date following the date five-day
warning notice posted on the door of the premises indicating violation
of this chapter.
Landlords are deemed to violate this chapter if they have received
a five-day warning notice or if they are not registered owners.
