Township & County Ordinances Offenses

Township Ordinance Offenses


These are heard in Municipal Court
Court appearance is mandatory
Less serious than disorderly charges

Examples of Township Ordinance Offenses


March 1, 2015 - distribution of handbills to private premises
3-8.3 - noises declared a nuisance
3-30.1 - prohibited acts
3-31.2 - urinating in public
11-2.1 - failure to license dog(s)
11-5.1 - dog running at large
11-5.3 - barking or howling dog
17-3.5 - occupancy of dwelling limited
23-2 - air pollution
27-2.3 - illegal dumping of garbage or waste
35-2.2 - failure to properly contain garbage
35-2.3 - operating a retail food establishment without a license for same
35-6.2 - heating of dwelling to be maintained
150-25F - outside storage of inoperable vehicle
150-44F - maintenance of walls and fences
303.1 - junk and debris on property
303.4 - removal of high weeds, cut and maintain lawn

County Ordinance Offenses


These are heard in Municipal Court
Court appearance required for most charges
Less serious than disorderly charges
Offenses occur on County property such as a County park

Examples of County Ordinance Offenses


3.1 - alcohol permit required
4.1 - group permit
4.4 - amplified music
5.1 - unleashed dogs/cats; fecal matter
6.1 - improper disposal of refuse
6.3 - refuse resulting in water pollution
7.1 - harm to flowers, foliage, trees
7.4 - wood removal/firewood
8.1 - fires in proper receptacles
8.4 - fireworks/explosives
9.2 - hunting
12.8 - commercial vehicles on park property
12.10 - hitch-hiking
13.1 - loitering
13.6 - remaining in park
13.10 - indecent exposure
14.3 - in park after hours