| DOGS: |
It is unlawful for owners, keepers,
handlers, or other persons responsible for dogs to allow them to defecate on
public or other private property; and it is the responsibility of the
aforementioned people to remove the fecal matter from the public or private
property. Dogs are prohibited on or in all Borough parks and recreation
places. Keeping or harboring any dog that creates odors or frequent
howling, barking or other noises between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
shall cause the owner to be subject to citation.
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| CURFEW: |
Children under the age of 17 are not
permitted on the Borough streets after 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. unless
accompanied by their parents or guardians.
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| OUTDOOR
FIRES/BURNING |
The burning of any trash, lumber,
leaves, straw, grass, brush or other combustible materials is not permitted
including for food preparation. Food preparation is permitted with use of fuels
designated by the fire prevention officer. They are: charcoal, propane gas,
domestic gas, and wood in appropriately designed appliances.
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| BRUSH, GRASS AND
WEEDS |
All grass, weeds or any vegetation not
edible or planted for ornamental purposes must be cut when the growing height
meets six inches or creates any unpleasant conditions including the production
of pollen. The growth must be cut by property owner or person occupying the
property. Cuttings are not permitted to be placed on Borough streets.
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| TREES |
All trees within the Borough shall be
trimmed to maintain an 8-foot clearance over sidewalks and a 13 1/2 –foot
clearance over public highways or streets unless the Mayor designates a greater
clearance. The trimmings shall not be placed on the Borough streets.
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| SNOW AND ICE
REMOVAL |
The owner, occupant or tenant of every
property fronting upon or alongside any street shall remove all snow and ice
from the sidewalk within 24 hours after the same ceases. The cleared path on
the sidewalks is required to be 30 inches wide. No snow or ice shall be put
upon Borough streets.
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| ABANDONED ARTICLES
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Abandoned articles are any items which
are inoperable or without current registration plates or certificate of
inspection, or are in such a condition which renders them un usable including
but not limited to vehicles, trailers, boats, aircrafts, appliances and
household furnishings. Permits for repair and restoration of vehicles are
obtained through the Police Department.
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| GARBAGE AND REFUSE
COLLECTION |
The Borough of Myerstown does not
provide garbage and refuse service. Individual property owners and tenants
contract with companies to collect such materials throughout the Borough.
Refuse containers must be made of a watertight, rust-resistant, rigid material
with a watertight cover and side handles. Refuse containers shall not exceed
the capacity of 32 gallons or be less than 10 gallons.
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| SNOW PLOWING & SNOW
EMERGENCIES |
The Borough of Myerstown practices an
intense snow plowing program. The program is designed to place the snow on the
street as close as possible to the curb. At times this inconveniences the
property owner; however, it does provide the maximum opportunity for emergency
vehicles (police, fire, and ambulance) to have clear passage on the streets.
Due to the varying widths of the Borough’s streets, it takes as many as
four passes in each direction to do an adequate job. Please have patience with
our Public Works Department during snow plowing exercises.
Snow Emergencies
will be declared when needed. The declaration will be placed on television and
radio. Residents shall remove their vehicles from the snow emergency routes or
they will be towed at the owner’s expense. Discontinuance of the emergency
will be announced on television and radio.
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