| Residents are reminded that Township
Ordinance prohibits the depositing of snow and ice on
Township roadways. The Township requests your
cooperation to insure our roadways are kept clear of snow
and ice so that they are safer for everyone. |
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TRAFFIC
SAFETY |
| The Kingston Township Police Department
conducts an aggressive traffic enforcement program.
All streets in the Township are patrolled daily and
motorists who violate traffic laws will be cited.
Please be aware of your driving habits. |
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WINTER PARKING |
Parking is restricted by Ordinance on all
Township streets as follows:
1. No parking anytime on any Township street between
10:00p.m. and 6:00am from
November 1st through March 31st.
2. No parking anytime on any Township street between
the
commencement of a snowstorm and
continuing for eight
hours following the termination
of the storm.
The purpose of this ordinance is to insure that Public
Works crews will be able to clear the streets of snow and
ice for the motoring public. Please remember,
If your vehicle is blocking the street, we cannot do our
job. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. |
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ALARM ORDINANCE |
All residential and commercial properties
that intend to install fire burglar alarm systems through
private alarm companies are required to first obtain a
permit form the Zoning Officer, Permits are $50.00.
The purpose of the permit is to register the alarm with
the Township so the Police and Fire Departments know which
structures are equipped with these devices.
Residents are urged to learn how to use their systems and
to make sure they are working properly. The Police
and Fire Departments respond to many false alarms during a
typical year. Many of these false alarm calls could
be avoided if the systems were operating and functioning
properly.
Service charges are imposed when false alarms exceed
two. The service charges are in a 12 month period at
$50.00 per occurrence for burglar alarms; $75.00 per occurrence
for fire alarms. Please make sure your system is
working properly to avoid the service charges
and to avoid overburdening the emergency services.
Questions about the alarm ordinance may be directed to the
Zoning Officer or the Chief of Police. |
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HOUSE NUMBERS |
| The Township supports the use of house
numbers on all residential dwellings. All properties
in the Township have assigned house / street
numbers. Residents are encouraged to make the small
investment required for your house numbers to be visible
by police, fire and ambulance personnel in the event of
and emergency. Residents who are unsure of their house
numbers may contact the Zoning Officer at 696-3809.
Think about it, we cannot help you if we cannot find you! |
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PARTY AND WATCH SERVICE |
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The
Kingston Township Police Department offers a Party and
House watch Service. The Police will check residences daily during the
absence of the owner to insure the property has not been
entered or vandalized. The Police will also check homes for unauthorized
parties in the absence of parents. The parents may report their absence to the police
department when they are leaving their teenagers home to
watch the house. The police will check to insure the homeowner is
not surprised by a party commenced in their absence by
their children. For information on registering for a House Watch or
a Party Watch, please call the Police Department at
696-1175. |
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D.A.R.E.
PROGRAM
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The
Kingston Township Police Department is actively involved
in the nationally renowned D.A.R.E. Program.
Kingston
Township Police Officers teach the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse
Resistance Education) Program in the Dallas School
District and Gate of Heaven School to fifth grade
students. The
program mission is to educate as many young people as
possible on the dangers of drugs and violence.
Refresher courses are taught to 8th grade students
as well. |
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OPEN
BURNING
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Kingston Township does have an Open Burning Ordinance that
regulates open burning throughout the municipality.
Any and all open burning must comply with the following:
An adult (over the age of 18) must be present during the
fire. Also water or other extinguishing materials
must be available at the site. No gasoline,
kerosene, diesel fuel or flammable solids are to be used
as an accelerant. Do not burn garbage,
demolition waste, paper, hazardous materials, plastic,
painted materials, rubber, metal, leaves, or stumps. The
wind velocity must not exceed five (5) miles per hour
and complaints may void the permit and require
extinguishment of the fire. All fires must be at
least 50’ from any structure and you may burn seasoned
firewood only. The bonfire can be no larger than
5’ x 5’ x 5’ and shall not burn longer than 3 hours.
The fire must be totally extinguished by 8:00 p.m.
No burning is allowed on Sundays. The Zoning
Officer must inspect the site before the permit is
issued. It is the responsibility of the permit
holder to make sure the fire is burnt in a safe way.
There is no charge for Bonfire Permits. Residents are
encouraged to fully utilize the Dallas Area Municipal
Authority Solid Waste and Recycling Program and to use
the Township's composting site at the Public Works
Facility at 225 E. Center Street.
Composting Site Hours: 7:00 a.m. until
dusk daily. |
