[Amended 4-9-2013 by Ord.
No. 1825; 5-24-2016 by Ord. No. 1890]
A. Storage
of materials or equipment which is dilapidated or in a condition of
disuse or disrepair or unsanitary or unsafe or otherwise disturbing
or inimical to the health, comfort and convenience of residents of
the Borough of Middlesex is prohibited on any property within 1,000
feet of any dwelling, except if such storage is in an enclosed building
and cannot be reasonably detected by a person of normal sensitivity
at the property line of such building or is otherwise regulated by
this municipality. “Inimical to the health, comfort and convenience
of residents” shall mean any condition that offends or is pervasive,
or obnoxious odors, or airborne particles which cause breathing difficulties
or eye irritation, or any other such irritations or disturbances of
a person of normal sensitivity.
B. Residential
accessory items, including but not limited to grills, play equipment
and bicycles, shall not be stored or displayed in any front or side
yard area which is visible from any public place, street, sidewalk
or highway. In addition, the use of any upholstered furniture manufactured
primarily for indoor use, including but not limited to mattresses,
couches, and recliners, shall be prohibited on any front or side yard
area visible from any public place, street, sidewalk or highway.
Any person who shall violate this article shall,
upon conviction, be subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment
for 30 days, or both, and for any repeated offense to a fine of $2,000
or imprisonment for 60 days, or both.