[Adopted 11-16-1987 by Ord. No. 857 (Ch. 2, Part 4, of the
1987 Code of Ordinances)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from
the context:
Homing and racing pigeons which have the name of the owner
stamped upon the wing or tail, or are banded upon the leg with the
name or initials of the owner or with an identification or registration
number stamped on the band.
Any structure in which carrier pigeons are housed.
Any pigeon registered with any national pigeon racing organization.
A.
The authorized officer shall issue a carrier pigeon permit to the
owner of any carrier pigeons if:
(1)
Identification marks stamped on each carrier pigeon or band are recorded
with the Township of North Versailles;
(2)
The loft is found on inspection to be in compliance with regulations
prescribed by the Township and is maintained in a clean, orderly condition
and kept in good repair; and
(3)
The construction of a loft complies with the Township's building
code regulations.
B.
The requirements of Chapter 300, Zoning, of the Code of the Township of North Versailles relating to restrictions on the location of stables and poultry enclosures shall not apply to a loft for which a permit has been issued.
C.
The owner of any carrier pigeons shall pay an annual fee for a carrier
pigeon permit as determined by the Board of Commissioners pursuant
to resolution, and no permit as required by this article shall be
issued until the prescribed fee shall have been paid. The Township
shall keep a record of all permits issued under this article.
Any person to whom the authorized officer has issued a carrier
pigeon permit may erect and maintain a loft of carrier or racing pigeons
in the Township of North Versailles.
Any owner of carrier pigeons to whom the authorized officer
has issued a carrier pigeon permit, or person acting for him, having
in his charge or possession and under restraint and control carrier
pigeons, shall be allowed to fly the pigeons for necessary exercise
and training, but not more at any one time than 25 pairs.
Any owner of carrier pigeons to whom the Board has issued a
carrier pigeon permit shall permit employees or officials of the Township
and the Board to enter upon their property for the purpose of making
an inspection of pigeons and lofts at reasonable times.
[Amended 8-15-1988 by Ord. No. 867]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay
a fine not exceeding $600 and/or to undergo imprisonment for a term
not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation of this article continues
shall constitute a separate offense.
