[Adopted 10-26-2015 by Ord. No.
03-2015]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Domestic animals traditionally used in the production of
food, fiber, or other animal products, including: cattle, bison, buffalo,
sheep, swine, goats, emus, ostriches, horses, donkeys, mules, llamas,
camels, alpacas, deer, reindeer, and poultry.
A structure used to house or feed livestock, including: fenced
in areas, barns, cages, or kennels.
Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company, or organization of any kind.
No person may keep, maintain, or otherwise house livestock in
Waterford Borough.
Exceptions to the prohibition set forth in § 92-8 may be approved by Borough Council at a regular Council meeting, subject to the following criteria:
A.
Violation of this article shall result in imposition of a civil fine
of not more than $100 for each violation. Each day a violation continues
shall be a separate violation of this article. Waterford Borough shall
notify violators by U.S. Mail or hand delivery that a civil fine has
been imposed, and shall take the necessary steps to bring a civil
enforcement proceeding before a Magisterial District Judge if the
fine is not paid within 20 days after notice has been given. The notice
to be given under this section may make reference to more than one
violation by the person, and may state that where the violation of
the article is ongoing, additional civil fines will be added for additional
violations.
B.
In any case where a penalty for a violation of this article has not
been timely paid and the person upon whom the penalty was imposed
is found to have been liable therefor in civil proceedings, the violator
shall be liable for the penalty imposed, including additional daily
penalties for continuing violations, plus court costs and reasonable
attorney fees incurred by the Borough in the enforcement proceedings.
