[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of Peters Township 10-23-1989 by Ord. No.
417B (Ch. 6, Part 5, of the 1981 Code of Ordinances).
Amendments noted where applicable.]
The following definitions shall apply to the interpretation
of the provisions of this chapter:
An individual, partnership, association, corporation or other
legal entity.
A narrow board approximately two feet long mounted on roller
skate wheels or any other conveyance commonly referred to as a "skateboard."
After the effective date of this chapter, it shall be unlawful
to ride, use or operate a skateboard on private or public property
that has posted a sign stating "Skateboarding Prohibited."
Any person who violates or permits a violation of this chapter
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
attorney's fees, incurred by the Township in the enforcement of this
chapter. 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.
