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Chapter 62 OF THE BOROUGH CODE Has Been Amended
Chapter 62 of the West Chester Borough Code, “Garbage, Rubbish, Refuse,” has been amended, and, as of September 21, 2019, is now in effect. Additionally, there has been a change in the enforcement of this ordinance. To access the amendments to the ordinance, see the link below.
NOTE: Beginning October 7, 2019, property owners found in violation of any provision of Chapter 62 will immediately receive a notice of violation, delivered to the property, similar to a parking ticket. This notice of violation will advise of the specifics of the violation and order the property owner to pay the fines below, payable to the Borough of West Chester, within seven (7) days.
Failure to pay the fine within seven (7) days will result in a non-traffic citation filed with the District Court, which carries a possible fine of not less than $50 and not more than $1000 plus court costs.
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1st offense - $30
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2nd offense - $50
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3rd offense - $100
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A 4th and all subsequent offenses will result the in a non-traffic citation being automatically filed with the District Court carrying a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $1000.
For more detailed information regarding Chapter 62 click here.
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Public Hearings
Appeal # 965| 250 E. Market St Partners, LLC October 14, 2019 5:30 PM Hearing Notice Public Hearing |Chapter 112: Mixed Use Development October 16, 2019 6:30 PM Hearing Notice Ordinance Public Hearing | Chapter 3: Administrative Code (Anti-discrimination October 16, 2019 7:00 PM Hearing Notice Ordinance Public Hearing | Chapters 77 & 104: Residential Parking & Vehicles & Traffic October 16, 2019 7:00 PM Hearing Notice Ordinance
Public Hearing | Chapter 94: Stormwater Mgt - High Tunnels October 16, 2019 7:00 PM Hearing Notice Ordinance -
Borough Council Meetings
Public Works October 8, 2019 5:30 PM Agenda Attachments Audio Parking October 8, 2019 6:30 PM Agenda Attachments Audio ACT *CANCELLED*
Public Safety & Quality of Life October 9, 2019 5:30 PM Agenda Attachments Audio Finance & Revenue October 9, 2019 6:30 PM Agenda Attachments Audio Smart Growth October 9, 2019 7:30 PM Agenda Attachments Audio Worksession October 15, 2019 7:00 PM Agenda Attachments Audio Voting Session October 16, 2019 7:00 PM Agenda Attachments Audio
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Aqua - Continuing Infrastructure Improvement Program
Aqua Pennsylvania will replace the existing 6-inch cast iron water main within West Chester Borough, Chester County as part of our continuing infrastructure improvement program. -
Leaf Collection Season is Here
Beginning October 28th, the areas north of Market Street will have Monday and Tuesday collection dates. The areas south of Market Street will have Wednesday and Thursday collection dates. Each neighborhood will have three collection weeks.
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Chapter 62 Amendments 2019
Chapter 62 of the West Chester Borough Code, “Garbage, Rubbish, Refuse,” has been amended, and, as of September 21, 2019, is now in effect. Additionally, there has been a change in the enforcement of this ordinance. To access the amendments to the ordinance, see the link below.
NOTE: Beginning October 7, 2019, property owners found in violation of any provision of Chapter 62 will immediately receive a notice of violation, delivered to the property, similar to a parking ticket. This notice of violation will advise of the specifics of the violation and order the property owner to pay the fines below, payable to the Borough of West Chester, within seven (7) days.
Failure to pay the fine within seven (7) days will result in a non-traffic citation filed with the District Court, which carries a possible fine of not less than $50 and not more than $1000 plus court costs.
1st offense - $30
2nd offense - $50
3rd offense - $100
A 4th and all subsequent offenses will result the in a non-traffic citation being automatically filed with the District Court carrying a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $1000.
For more detailed information regarding Chapter 62 click here:
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CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION PLAN - UPDATE
Cadmus is supporting the West Chester Area Council of Governments (WCACOG) with a study to inform the development of the West Chester Area Regional Community Energy Transition Plan. Throughout the research and planning process, Cadmus is engaging with an Advisory Group comprised of representatives from each WCACOG municipality that is participating in the study as well as the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). The purpose of the Advisory Group is to provide critical input, feedback, and local knowledge to Cadmus throughout the Renewable Energy Planning process.
In addition to the ongoing input from the Advisory Group, Cadmus recently conducted a series of engagement efforts to ensure that forthcoming research and analysis is grounded in local goals and perspectives. Click here to read more about progress to-date.
Cadmus will deliver a final report in November 2019.