Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, shall hold a public hearing and consider adoption of the following Ordinances at a regular meeting of the Board to be held on Monday, December 19, 2022, at 7:30 P.M. at the Township Office located at 2250 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The titles and summaries of the Ordinances provisions are as follows:
Section 1 replaces the prohibitions regarding fireworks so as to bring the date and time limitations with regard to setting off noise making fireworks in line with the recent revisions to the Pennsylvania Fireworks Law. Section 2 modifies the enforcement provisions with regard to complaints related to animal noise so as to require verified complaints from at least two citizens not from the same household before the police department may issue a citation to owners of animals or birds which continuously and/or incessantly make noise. Sections 3 and 4 set forth repealer, severability and effective date provisions.
AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING DISPLAY FIREWORKS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF EAST LAMPETER.
Section 1 repeals in its entirety a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors on February 2, 1976 establishing rules and regulations pertaining to the use of fireworks in the Township. Section 2 sets forth a definition for display fireworks. Section 3 sets forth prohibitions, rules and regulations with regard to permits, applications, extensions, insurance requirements, agricultural purposes and fees related to display fireworks. Section 4 sets forth penalties for violation of the ordinance in accordance with the Pennsylvania Fireworks Law. Sections 5 and 6 set forth repealer, severability and effective date provisions.
At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall consider adoption of the Ordinances described above. The full text of the Ordinances may be examined at the Township Office during regular business hours. Copies may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof. However, because no person may be in the office at the time of desired examination, it is recommended that any person desiring to examine the Ordinances call the Township Office (Telephone No. 717-393-1567) for an appointment. Persons with disabilities who require any auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to observe or participate should contact the Township Office at least five days before the above date to discuss how your needs may be best accommodated.
The public is cordially invited to attend the hearing. Please see the Township’s website at www.eastlampetertownship.org for information on how to attend by livestream.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF EAST LAMPETER
By: Susan P. Peipher, Solicitor
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