[Ord. 67, 10/21/1969, § 1; as amended by Ord. 342,
9/3/1997]
All plantings, structures, vehicles, or other things, located either within a public right-of-way or on private property, which constitute an obstruction to the clear view and exist within a clear sight triangle, as defined in the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22], making their removal necessary for the traffic safety of motorists on roads, streets, and highways in the Township of Richland are hereby declared to be a nuisance and a traffic hazard.
[Ord. 67, 10/21/1969, § 2]
Any person creating a nuisance as provided for in § 301 is subject to the penalties provided herein.
[Ord. 67, 10/21/1969, § 3]
Any owner, occupant or tenant of property who receives notice
from the Secretary of Richland Township to abate such nuisance shall
do so within 10 days thereafter. If such nuisance is not abated and
removed, the Township may remove and abate the nuisance at the expense
of the said owner or owners, lessee or occupant of the premises. Such
expenses together with costs shall be recovered by the Township of
Richland as provided by law for the collection of municipal claims
in addition to any other penalties provided by this Part.
[Ord. 67, 10/21/1969, § 4; as amended by Ord. 135,
11/21/1978; by Ord. 278, 9/18/1991; by Ord. 325, 7/3/1996; by Ord.
336, 2/5/1997; and at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. AO)]
Any person who violates or permits a violation of this Part
shall, upon being found liable therefor in a civil enforcement proceeding
commenced by the Township before a Magisterial District Judge, pay
a fine of not more than $600, plus all court costs, including reasonable
attorneys' fees, incurred by the Township in the enforcement of this
Part. If the defendant neither pays nor timely appeals the judgment,
the Township may enforce the judgment pursuant to the applicable Rules
of Civil Procedure. Each day a violation exists shall constitute a
separate offense. Further, the appropriate officers or agents of the
Township are hereby authorized to seek equitable relief, including
injunction, to enforce compliance herewith.
