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Ventnor City, NJ
Atlantic County
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New Laws (27) Index Notes (5)
[Adopted 9-26-1977 by Ord. No. 7719]
[Amended 8-4-1980 by Ord. No. 8017; 7-17-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-08]
A. 
There exist within the City of Ventnor City numerous vacant lots as well as lots on which appurtenances are located, and certain of these properties have failed to be maintained by the respective owners. As a result of the failure to maintain said lots, grass and/or other foliage has grown to the point that it is required to cut and/or shear same.
B. 
Lots shall be kept at the proper grade level, clear from all debris and maintained with one of the following acceptable coverings:
(1) 
Topsoil, seeded with grass cut on a regular basis.
(2) 
Clean, processed shells or stones placed at grade level or even with the sidewalk to prevent the spreading of shells onto sidewalks or adjacent properties.
[Amended 6-4-1979 by Ord. No. 7904; 10-4-1984 by Ord. No. 8412; 2-2-1989 by Ord. No. 8903; 1-9-1997 by Ord. No. 9616; 9-6-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-12; 7-17-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-08]
A. 
If upon examination by the appropriate municipal official of the City of Ventnor City there is determined a need for application of erosion control measures or the cutting, shearing or removal of vegetation on said vacant lands, an appropriate notice shall be immediately forwarded by the Ventnor City Code Official.
B. 
If the work is not completed, the City of Ventnor City will then have the authority to perform the work and assess the lot owner for the work performed.
C. 
The assessment shall be based upon the cost for labor and materials which the City has incurred as a result of that work.
D. 
Notwithstanding the cost assessed against the property for the work performed on lots under this article, the City of Ventnor City shall have the right to file an ordinance violation against the property owner for failure to maintain the property. Any violation of the provisions of this article shall be subject to the penalty provisions of Chapter 1, Article II, General Penalty.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]