# CHAPTER 10 – LICENSES, PERMITS AND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS

- Summary: Chapter 10: Licenses & Permits (Ebensburg, PA) This chapter outlines the regulations for various permits and licenses required to operate specific types of businesses or events within the Borough…
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Chapter 10: Licenses & Permits (Ebensburg, PA) This chapter outlines the regulations for various permits and licenses required to operate specific types of businesses or events within the Borough of Ebensburg. Part 1: Garage and Yard Sale Permit Purpose: To control and restrict casual sales to protect public health, safety, and neighborhood character. Frequency & Duration: A maximum of two (2) sales per household per calendar year, lasting no more than two (2) consecutive days. Hours: Sales are permitted from 7:00 a. m. until sunset. Signage: One (1) sign up to 4 square feet on the property. Two (2) directional signs, each up to 2 square feet (not on a major thoroughfare). Signs must be removed by the conclusion of the sale. Penalties: A fine of up to $600 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days. Part 2: Sexually Oriented Business Operations Purpose: To regulate the location and concentration of these businesses to promote public welfare. Prohibited Locations: These businesses are not permitted within the Borough of Ebensburg, with some exceptions for certain zoning districts in Cambria and Jackson Townships. Classified Businesses: Includes adult arcades, bookstores/video stores, cabarets, motels, motion picture theaters, theaters, escort agencies, nude model studios, and sexual encounter centers. Exemptions: Modeling classes operated by accredited schools or universities are exempt under specific conditions (e. g. , no exterior advertising, student enrollment 3 days in advance). Injunctions: Violators are subject to legal action for injunctions. Part 3: Transient Retail Business Definition: Engaging in peddling, soliciting, or taking orders for goods on public streets, from house to house, or at temporary fixed locations. License Required: A valid license is required to operate. Applications must be made in person to the Police Chief. Application Requirements: Applicants must provide personal information (name, address, Social Security number), details about their employer/principal, the types of goods sold, and a criminal record request form. License Conditions: The license card must be carried at all times, is non-transferable, and the holder cannot enter a dwelling without invitation. Exemptions: Includes persons soliciting for registered nonprofits, licensed real estate/insurance brokers, and farmers selling their own produce. Penalties: A fine of up to $600 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days. Part 4: Junkyards Permit Required: An annual permit from the Zoning Officer is required to operate a junkyard. Location Requirements: The junkyard must be at least 100 feet from any residence. Operational Rules: Must be enclosed by a continuous fence at least 6 feet high. Loading/unloading and use of breakup hammers are restricted to 7:00 a. m. - 6:00 p. m. Must be kept clean and sanitary. The owner must maintain an up-to-date list of all junk acquisitions for at least one year. Appeals: Decisions by the Zoning Officer can be appealed to the Zoning Hearing Board within 30 days. Penalties: A fine of up to $6,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days. Part 5: Special Events and Parades Permit Required: A special event permit from the Borough Manager is required for any parade or public gathering on public property. Application Deadline: Applications must be filed at least 28 days in advance of the event. Application Requirements: Must include details such as the organizer's information, event date/time/route, expected number of participants/vehicles, and a map of the course. Fees & Costs: The applicant is responsible for all direct costs incurred by the Borough, including police and public works services. If these costs exceed $300, the applicant is billed for the difference. Insurance: Applicants must provide a certificate of insurance with liability coverage of at least $1,000,000. The Borough must be named as an additional insured. Permit Denial/Revocation: Permits can be denied or revoked for reasons including incomplete applications, material falsehoods, safety concerns, or conflicts with other events. Appeals: Denied permits can be appealed to the Borough Council within 10 days. Penalties: A fine of up to $600 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days.