[Adopted 9-21-1993 by Ord. No. 2158]
Prior to the issuance of a permit for the demolition of any structure pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2:17 or other applicable regulation, the person, firm or entity making such application shall post with the Construction Official security in the form of certified check, cashier's check or surety bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in New Jersey. Such security shall be in the amount of $10,000 for one- and two-family homes and accessory buildings, and $25,000 for all other buildings. The purpose of the security or condition of the bond shall be to ensure that demolition shall have been performed in a good and workmanlike manner as well as to guarantee compliance with § 266-15 of this article, in addition to all other regulations governing demolition. In the event a bond is posted, the beneficiary of the security or obligee shall be the owner or owners of the land, and any persons having an interest in the realty involved on which the demolition is taking place, and the term of any security, be it certified check, cashier's check or surety bond, shall terminate no earlier than the expiration date of the demolition permit, plus an additional 30 days.
This article shall be applicable to the demolition
of structures within Bergenfield. This material shall include concrete,
bricks, block, ferrous and nonferrous scrap, asphalt, asphalt shingles,
recyclable wood scrap and any and all other material generated from
the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance and/or demolition
of a structure or structures within Bergenfield.
Within five days after completion of any building
or structure, the applicant shall cause to be filed with the Recycling
Official of the Borough a municipal recycling tonnage application
commercial business form and accompanying documentation. Such form
shall be available from the Construction Official and shall be filed
with the Recycling Official of the Borough. In the event any person,
including an owner, contractor or builder, during the course of a
demolition activity shall discover the existence of recyclable items,
same shall be reported and duly documented in accordance with this
section, and the Recycling Coordinator shall be notified.
In the event, within 30 days after demolition of the building or structure, the Recycling Official has not received the required documentation pursuant to § 266-16 of this article, and the Construction Official has been notified in writing of the commencement of litigation alleges a violation of the purpose or condition of the security or bond posted herewith, the Construction Official shall forthwith transmit such security or bond to the Clerk of the court involved for disposition of the matter.
