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Township of Montville, NJ
THE CHARTER
Ch C. CHARTER
C Art I. General Provisions and Powers
§ C-1. Short title.
§ C-2. Effect of adoption.
§ C-3. Definitions.
§ C-4. Powers.
§ C-5. Self-government generally.
C Art II. Governing Body
§ C-6. Township Committee.
§ C-7. Powers of Committee.
§ C-8. Investigations.
§ C-9. Procedure.
§ C-10. Compensation.
§ C-11. Mayor.
§ C-12. Elective Township officers.
C Art III. Administration
§ C-13. Township Administrator.
§ C-14. Removal.
§ C-15. Administrator: powers and duties.
§ C-16. Budgets.
§ C-17. Budget operation.
§ C-18. Personnel and purchasing.
C Art IV. Departmental Organization
§ C-19. Departments generally.
§ C-20. Department heads.
C Art V. Officers and Employees
§ C-21. Conflict of interest prohibited.
§ C-22. Special privileges prohibited.
§ C-23. Promise or rewards prohibited.
§ C-24. Penalty for violation.
§ C-25. Persons convicted of offenses.
§ C-26. Failure to appear and testify grounds for removal.
C Art VI. Initiative and Referendum
§ C-27. Initiative power.
§ C-28. Referendum power.
§ C-29. Form and content of petition.
§ C-30. Certification.
§ C-31. Amendments.
§ C-32. Ordinances suspended.
§ C-33. Submission to Committee.
§ C-34. Submission to voters.
§ C-35. General or special elections.
§ C-36. Elections generally.
§ C-37. Publication.
§ C-38. Ballots.
§ C-39. Election results.
C Art VII. Transitional Provisions
§ C-40. Committee and Committeemen.
§ C-41. Ordinances and resolutions.
§ C-42. Officers and employees.
§ C-43. Volunteer fire companies.
§ C-44. Administrative Code.
§ C-45. Pending actions and proceedings.
C Art VIII. Validity
§ C-46. Severability.
§ C-47. Charter election provisions.
§ C-48. Validation.
§ C-49. Effective date.
THE CODE
PART I: ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION
Ch 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1 Art I. Adoption of Code by Township Committee
§ 1-1. Adoption of Code.
§ 1-2. Code supersedes prior ordinances.
§ 1-3. When effective.
§ 1-4. Copy of Code on file.
§ 1-5. Amendments to Code.
§ 1-6. Publication; filing.
§ 1-7. Code book to be kept up-to-date.
§ 1-8. Sale of Code book.
§ 1-9. Altering or tampering with Code; penalties for violation.
§ 1-10. Severability of Code provisions.
§ 1-11. Severability of ordinance provisions.
§ 1-12. Repealer.
§ 1-13. Ordinances saved from repeal.
§ 1-14. Changes in previously adopted ordinances.
1 Art II. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 1-15. Definitions.
§ 1-16. Powers.
§ 1-17. Construal of Charter provisions.
1 Art III. General Penalty
§ 1-18. Applicability.
§ 1-19. Violations and penalties.
§ 1-20. Repeat violations.
§ 1-21. Abatement of housing or zoning code violations.
§ 1-22. Separate violations.
Ch 4. ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT
4 Art I. Municipal Court
§ 4-1. Municipal Court personnel.
§ 4-2. Establishment.
§ 4-3. Name of court; jurisdiction.
§ 4-4. Judge.
§ 4-5. Oath of office; salary.
§ 4-6. Municipal Court Administrator and other personnel.
§ 4-7. Accommodations, seal and supplies.
§ 4-8. Absence of Judge.
§ 4-9. Powers and duties.
§ 4-10. Municipal Court Public Defender; application fee.
4 Art II. Board of Health
§ 4-11. Powers and duties.
§ 4-12. Animal control.
§ 4-13. Appointment of personnel.
§ 4-14. Creation.
§ 4-15. Term of office.
§ 4-16. Powers and duties.
4 Art III. Township Committee
§ 4-17. Composition; elections; term.
§ 4-18. Powers of Township Committee.
§ 4-19. Investigations and hearings.
§ 4-20. Township Committee procedures and meetings.
§ 4-21. Compensation.
§ 4-22. Mayor.
§ 4-23. Election of Committee members.
4 Art IV. Township Administrator
§ 4-24. Appointment of Township Administrator; removal from office.
§ 4-25. Powers and duties of Administrator.
4 Art V. Township Clerk
§ 4-26. Powers and duties.
§ 4-27. Assistant Municipal Clerk.
4 Art VI. Township Auditor
§ 4-28. Appointment; qualifications.
§ 4-29. Powers and duties.
4 Art VII. Township Attorney and Township Prosecutor
§ 4-30. Appointment, compensation and duties of Attorney; special counsel.
§ 4-31. Appointment, compensation and duties of Prosecutor.
§ 4-32. Residence.
4 Art VIII. Township Engineer
§ 4-33. Appointment; term; qualifications; compensation.
§ 4-34. Duties.
4 Art IX. Township Departments Generally
§ 4-35. Departments enumerated.
§ 4-36. Department heads.
§ 4-37. Dual appointments.
§ 4-38. Public records.
§ 4-39. Public office hours.
4 Art X. Department of Administration
§ 4-40. Creation.
§ 4-41. Responsibilities.
4 Art XI. Department of Finance
§ 4-42. Composition.
§ 4-43. Chief Financial Officer.
§ 4-44. Tax Collector; Assistant Tax Collector.
§ 4-45. Tax Assessor.
§ 4-46. Purchasing Agent.
4 Art XII. Construction Department
§ 4-47. Creation; Construction Official.
§ 4-48. Responsibilities.
4 Art XIII. Department of Land Use
§ 4-49. Creation.
§ 4-50. Responsibilities of Land Use Administrator.
4 Art XIV. Department of Public Works
§ 4-51. Establishment.
§ 4-52. Superintendent of Public Works.
4 Art XV. Department of Water and Sewer
§ 4-53. Establishment.
§ 4-54. Director of Water and Sewer.
§ 4-55. Responsibilities.
4 Art XVI. Police Department
§ 4-56. Organization; rules and regulations.
§ 4-57. Establishment; personnel.
§ 4-58. General duties of Police Department; oath of office.
§ 4-59. Designation of appropriate authority.
§ 4-60. Chief of Police; Deputy Chief of Police; duties.
§ 4-61. Discipline.
§ 4-62. Appointment.
§ 4-63. Promotions.
§ 4-64. Special law enforcement officers; appointment; duties.
§ 4-65. School crossing guards.
4 Art XVII. Office of Emergency Management
§ 4-66. Creation.
§ 4-67. Appointment of Emergency Management Coordinator.
§ 4-68. Duties of Emergency Management Coordinator.
4 Art XVIII. Local Historian
§ 4-69. Establishment; appointment; compensation.
§ 4-70. Powers and responsibilities.
§ 4-71. Funds.
Ch 8. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
8 Art I. Recreation Commission
§ 8-1. Creation; appointments.
§ 8-2. Term of office; vacancies.
§ 8-3. Compensation.
§ 8-4. Election of officers; rules and regulations.
§ 8-5. Regulation of playgrounds and recreation areas.
§ 8-6. Appointment of personnel.
§ 8-7. Authority.
§ 8-8. Annual report.
§ 8-9. Additional powers.
8 Art II. Environmental Commission
§ 8-10. Establishment; organization; terms of office.
§ 8-11. Powers.
§ 8-12. Acquisition of property.
§ 8-13. Records; annual report.
§ 8-14. Expenses.
8 Art III. Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally
§ 8-15. Absentee threshold for boards, committees, or commissions.
§ 8-16. Design Review Committee.
§ 8-17. Fire Prevention Bureau.
§ 8-18. Tree Protection Committee.
§ 8-19. Advisory bodies.
8 Art IV. Drug Awareness - Municipal Alliance Council
§ 8-20. Creation and purpose.
§ 8-21. Composition.
§ 8-22. Term of office.
§ 8-23. Powers and responsibilities.
§ 8-24. Programs.
§ 8-25. Annual report.
§ 8-26. Organization.
8 Art V. Historic Preservation Review Commission
§ 8-27. Establishment.
§ 8-28. Definitions.
§ 8-29. Composition; qualifications; terms, removal and vacancies; records and meetings.
§ 8-30. Powers and duties.
§ 8-31. Designation of historic landmarks, historic landmark sites and historic districts.
§ 8-32. Design review of demolition, alteration, moves and new construction.
§ 8-33. Emergency review.
§ 8-34. Funding.
§ 8-35. Violations and penalties.
8 Art VI. Residents with Disabilities Advisory Committee
§ 8-36. Creation and purpose.
§ 8-37. Composition; compensation.
§ 8-38. Terms of office.
§ 8-39. Powers and responsibilities.
§ 8-40. Annual report.
§ 8-41. Organization.
§ 8-42. Annual appropriation for expenses.
§ 8-43. Americans with Disabilities Act grievance procedure established.
§ 8-44. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Officer.
§ 8-45. Grievance procedure.
§ 8-46. Maintenance of records.
8 Art VII. Economic Development Committee
§ 8-47. Creation; name.
§ 8-48. Mission statement.
§ 8-49. Composition; membership requirements; term of office.
8 Art VIII. Long Term Financial Planning Committee
§ 8-50. Establishment; composition; term of office.
8 Art IX. Open Space Advisory Committee
§ 8-51. Establishment; composition; term of office.
Ch 10. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
10 Art 10.04. Traffic Regulations Generally
§ 10-10.04.010. Trucks over five tons excluded.
§ 10-10.04.020. Trucks over 5,000 pounds excluded.
§ 10-10.04.030. One-way streets designated.
§ 10-10.04.040. Through streets designated.
§ 10-10.04.050. Stop intersections designated.
§ 10-10.04.060. Yield intersections designated.
§ 10-10.04.070. Loading zones designated.
§ 10-10.04.080. Taxi stands designated.
§ 10-10.04.090. Bus stops designated.
§ 10-10.04.100. U-turns.
§ 10-10.04.110. Turns at intersections.
§ 10-10.04.120. Prohibited right turns on red signal.
§ 10-10.04.130. Lane use reservations.
§ 10-10.04.140. Speed limits established.
§ 10-10.04.150. Posting of signs.
§ 10-10.04.160. Traffic signals established.
§ 10-10.04.170. Installation of signals.
§ 10-10.04.180. No-passing zones established.
§ 10-10.04.190. Low speed vehicles.
10 Art 10.08. Stopping, Standing and Parking
§ 10-10.08.010. Regulations not exclusive.
§ 10-10.08.020. Parking prohibited at all times; schools; fire zones at Town Hall.
§ 10-10.08.030. Parking prohibited during certain hours.
§ 10-10.08.040. Stopping or standing prohibited.
§ 10-10.08.050. Parking time limited.
§ 10-10.08.060. Designation of snow emergency no-parking areas.
§ 10-10.08.070. Posting of emergency no-parking signs.
§ 10-10.08.080. Removal of vehicles.
§ 10-10.08.090. Effectiveness of article.
§ 10-10.08.100. Prohibition of parking of certain commercial vehicles during evening and weekend hours.
§ 10-10.08.110. Prohibition of overnight parking on municipal property.
10 Art 10.12. Semipublic Road Traffic Regulations
§ 10-10.12.010. Don Pepes II.
§ 10-10.12.020. Change Bridge Inn.
§ 10-10.12.030. Turner Group.
§ 10-10.12.040. Dupont Graphic Arts.
§ 10-10.12.050. Change Bridge Plaza.
§ 10-10.12.060. Red Barn Plaza.
§ 10-10.12.070. Baumer of America.
§ 10-10.12.080. Burlington Coat Factory.
§ 10-10.12.090. Montville Plaza.
§ 10-10.12.100. Newark Morning Ledger Company.
§ 10-10.12.110. Change Bridge at Montville.
§ 10-10.12.120. Hunting Hills.
§ 10-10.12.130. Rolf Hiebler, Esquire, and James A. Anderson property.
§ 10-10.12.140. Valley View School.
§ 10-10.12.150. Cedar Hill School.
§ 10-10.12.160. Hilldale School.
§ 10-10.12.170. Montville Township High School.
§ 10-10.12.180. Woodmont School.
§ 10-10.12.190. William H. Mason School.
§ 10-10.12.200. Robert R. Lazar Middle School.
§ 10-10.12.210. San Dol Korean Presbyterian Church.
§ 10-10.12.220. Montville Center IV.
§ 10-10.12.230. Old Lane.
§ 10-10.12.240. Meadows at Montville.
§ 10-10.12.250. Montville Chase.
§ 10-10.12.260. Rachel Gardens.
§ 10-10.12.270. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
§ 10-10.12.280. Jade Mountain at Montville.
§ 10-10.12.290. Montville Office Park.
§ 10-10.12.300. Township of Montville Municipal Complex.
§ 10-10.12.310. Township of Montville Public Library.
§ 10-10.12.320. McDonald's.
§ 10-10.12.340. Montville Community Park.
§ 10-10.12.350. The High Ridge at Montville.
§ 10-10.12.360. Lakeside at Montville.
§ 10-10.12.370. The Woodshire Estates.
§ 10-10.12.380. The Summit Development.
§ 10-10.12.390. Longview at Montville.
§ 10-10.12.400. Montville East Corporate Center.
§ 10-10.12.410. Montville First Aid Squad.
§ 10-10.12.420. Campagna Condominiums.
§ 10-10.12.430. Camp Dawson Park.
10 Art 10.16. Off-Road Vehicles, Horses and Minibikes
§ 10-10.16.010. Prohibited locations.
§ 10-10.16.020. (Reserved)
§ 10-10.16.030. Prohibited acts.
§ 10-10.16.040. Definitions.
§ 10-10.16.050. Operation on private property.
§ 10-10.16.060. Noise; other disturbances.
§ 10-10.16.070. Violations and penalties.
10 Art 10.20. Schedules
§ 10-10.20.010. Schedule I: No Parking.
§ 10-10.20.020. Schedule II: No Parking Certain Hours.
§ 10-10.20.030. Schedule III: No Stopping or Standing.
§ 10-10.20.040. Schedule IV: Time Limit Parking.
§ 10-10.20.050. Schedule V: Trucks Over Five Tons Excluded.
§ 10-10.20.060. Schedule VI: One-Way Streets.
§ 10-10.20.070. Schedule VII: Through Streets.
§ 10-10.20.080. Schedule VIII: Stop Intersections.
§ 10-10.20.090. Schedule IX: Yield Intersections.
§ 10-10.20.100. Schedule X: Loading Zones.
§ 10-10.20.110. Schedule XI: Taxi Stands.
§ 10-10.20.120. Schedule XII: Bus Stops.
§ 10-10.20.130. Schedule XIII: U-Turn Prohibitions.
§ 10-10.20.140. Schedule XIV: Prohibited Turns at Intersections.
§ 10-10.20.150. Schedule XV: Prohibited Right Turns on Red Signal.
§ 10-10.20.160. Schedule XVI: Lane Use Reservations.
§ 10-10.20.170. Schedule XVII: Snow Emergency No-Parking Areas.
§ 10-10.20.180. Schedule XVIII: Speed Limits.
§ 10-10.20.190. Schedule XIX: Traffic Control Signals.
§ 10-10.20.200. Schedule XX: No-Passing Zones.
10 Art 10.24. Traffic Controls for Street and Highway Construction and Maintenance Operations
§ 10-10.24.010. Adoption of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.
§ 10-10.24.020. Preconstruction meetings.
§ 10-10.24.030. Hazardous conditions.
§ 10-10.24.040. Hours.
§ 10-10.24.050. Road closings and detours.
§ 10-10.24.060. Traffic directors.
§ 10-10.24.070. Stop work.
§ 10-10.24.080. Site preparation.
§ 10-10.24.090. Violations and penalties.
Ch 15. CHECKS, RETURNED
§ 15-1. Service charge imposed.
§ 15-2. Form of future payments.
§ 15-3. Collection.
Ch 26. ELECTION DISTRICTS
§ 26-1. Districts established.
Ch 31. FINANCE
31 Art I. Budget; Purchasing; Claims
§ 31-1. Budget preparation and operation.
§ 31-2. Personnel and purchasing.
§ 31-3. Purchase controls.
§ 31-4. Claims, bills and vouchers.
31 Art II. Cash Management Plans
§ 31-5. Purpose.
§ 31-6. Definitions.
§ 31-7. Designation of depositories.
§ 31-8. Audit requirement.
§ 31-9. Authority to invest.
§ 31-10. Investment instruments.
§ 31-11. Records and reports.
§ 31-12. Cash flow; disposition of funds.
Ch 36. FUNDS
36 Art I. Open Space Dedicated Trust Fund
§ 36-1. Establishment.
§ 36-2. Funding; utilization of funds.
§ 36-3. Sales of acquired property.
§ 36-4. Notice of improvements to properties purchased with open space funds.
Ch 43. MUTUAL AID
§ 43-1. Reciprocal agreement established.
§ 43-2. Payment for assistance not to be required.
§ 43-3. Proof of insurance.
§ 43-4. Term of agreement; termination.
Ch 49. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
49 Art I. Officers and Employees Generally
§ 49-1. Vacancies, temporary absence or disabilities.
§ 49-2. Surety bonds.
§ 49-3. Termination of service.
§ 49-4. Prohibited conduct.
§ 49-5. Penalty for violation; effect of conviction.
§ 49-6. Failure to testify or appear in court.
§ 49-7. Private communications.
49 Art II. Indemnification of Township Officials
§ 49-8. Definitions.
§ 49-9. Defense of actions.
§ 49-10. Exceptions.
§ 49-11. Methods of provided defense.
§ 49-12. Indemnification.
49 Art III. Health Benefits
§ 49-13. Health benefits.
§ 49-14. Continuation of benefits upon retirement.
49 Art IV. Defined Contribution Retirement Program
§ 49-15. Eligible positions.
§ 49-16. Exempt positions.
§ 49-17. Individuals not required to join.
§ 49-18. Statutory authority and guidelines.
PART II: GENERAL LEGISLATION
Ch 73. AFFORDABLE HOUSING
73 Art I. Rules and Regulations
§ 73-1. General provisions.
§ 73-2. Definitions.
§ 73-3. Responsibilities of the Montville Housing Committee.
§ 73-4. Developer responsibilities.
§ 73-5. Preference.
§ 73-6. Affirmative marketing plan.
§ 73-7. Affordable housing agreement.
§ 73-8. Application for certification of eligibility.
§ 73-9. Priority list and priority listing.
§ 73-10. Certification of applicants.
§ 73-11. Income requirements.
§ 73-12. Distribution of affordable housing units within the development.
§ 73-13. Assignment of units.
§ 73-14. Pricing of units for sale.
§ 73-15. Rental units.
§ 73-16. Resale or rerental of units.
§ 73-17. Termination of affordability controls.
§ 73-18. Reporting requirements.
§ 73-19. Foreclosure.
§ 73-20. Violation, defaults and remedies.
73 Art II. Municipal Housing Liaison
§ 73-21. Purpose.
§ 73-22. Definitions.
§ 73-23. Establishment of position.
§ 73-24. Appointment.
§ 73-25. Responsibilities.
§ 73-26. Contracts with other entities.
§ 73-27. Compensation.
§ 73-28. Administrative powers and duties.
Ch 79. ALARMS, FALSE
§ 79-1. Purpose.
§ 79-2. Definitions.
§ 79-3. Investigation of false alarms; fees; exempt buildings.
Ch 85. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
85 Art I. Alcoholic Beverage Sales
§ 85-1. Purpose; applicable laws and regulations.
§ 85-2. Compliance required.
§ 85-3. Administration of provisions.
§ 85-4. License application.
§ 85-5. License fees.
§ 85-6. Seasonal retail consumption, limited retail distribution and club licenses prohibited.
§ 85-7. Number of plenary retail consumption licenses limited.
§ 85-8. Distance between premises.
§ 85-9. Regulations concerning sale.
§ 85-10. Violations and penalties; suspension or revocation of licenses.
85 Art II. Consumption by Minors
§ 85-11. Entry by minors into licensed premises prohibited.
§ 85-12. Consumption by minors on licensed premises prohibited.
§ 85-13. Misrepresentation of age prohibited.
§ 85-14. Violations and penalties.
85 Art III. Public Consumption of Alcohol
§ 85-15. Certain acts prohibited.
§ 85-16. Special permits for consumption of alcohol on public property.
§ 85-17. Definitions.
§ 85-18. Violations and penalties.
85 Art IV. Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages by Underage Persons on Private Property
§ 85-19. Possession or consumption prohibited.
§ 85-20. Violations and penalties; suspension of driving privileges.
§ 85-21. Exceptions.
§ 85-22. Definitions.
Ch 91. ANIMALS
91 Art I. Dogs, Cats and Other Animals
§ 91-1. Definitions and word usage.
§ 91-2. License required.
§ 91-3. License fees; adoption fees; rabies vaccination; service dogs.
§ 91-4. Application for license; forwarding information to State Department of Health and Senior Services.
§ 91-5. Animals brought into Township.
§ 91-6. Unauthorized removal and attachment of registration tags.
§ 91-7. License for kennels, shelters or pet shops.
§ 91-8. License fees for dogs, cats, kennels, shelters and pet shops; impoundment fees.
§ 91-9. Disposition of fees.
§ 91-10. Restriction on animals off premises of kennels, shelters and pet shops.
§ 91-11. List of kennels, shelters and pet shops for State Department of Health and Senior Services.
§ 91-12. Canvass of animals.
§ 91-13. Appointment of Animal Control Officer; enforcement of authority.
§ 91-14. Impounding of animals; notice; destruction.
§ 91-15. Entering upon premises to seize animal.
§ 91-16. Interference with enforcement.
§ 91-17. Barking, howling or crying dogs.
§ 91-18. Dogs at large.
§ 91-19. Leashing of animals.
§ 91-20. Damage or injury by animals.
§ 91-21. Vicious and potentially dangerous dogs; investigation of complaints and hearings.
§ 91-22. Care of animals by owners.
§ 91-23. Defiling on public property prohibited.
§ 91-24. Abandonment.
§ 91-25. Trapping of cats.
§ 91-26. Violations and penalties.
91 Art II. Dogs on Public Property
§ 91-27. Dogs prohibited in certain areas.
§ 91-28. Montville Township Dog Park.
§ 91-29. Dog Park passes.
§ 91-30. Violations and penalties.
91 Art III. Pet Waste
§ 91-31. Purpose.
§ 91-32. Definitions and word usage.
§ 91-33. Requirement for disposal.
§ 91-34. Exemptions.
§ 91-35. Enforcement; violations and penalties.
91 Art IV. Wildlife Feeding
§ 91-36. Purpose.
§ 91-37. Definitions and word usage.
§ 91-38. Prohibited conduct.
§ 91-39. Enforcement; violations and penalties.
Ch 98. BILLIARD ROOMS AND POOL HALLS
§ 98-1. License required; fee.
§ 98-2. License application.
§ 98-3. Issuance of license.
§ 98-4. Term of license.
§ 98-5. Violations and penalties.
Ch 103. BLASTING
§ 103-1. Definitions.
§ 103-2. Observance of other provisions.
§ 103-3. Preblast survey and inspection; blasting plan; fees.
§ 103-4. Information to be provided to fire official.
§ 103-5. Notification prior to blasting.
§ 103-6. Insurance requirements; indemnification agreement.
§ 103-7. Conditions for approval.
§ 103-8. Suspension and investigation.
§ 103-9. Personal injury and property damage.
§ 103-10. Violations and penalties.
§ 103-11. Enforcing officers.
§ 103-12. Exemptions.
§ 103-13. Appeals.
Ch 112. BUILDINGS, NUMBERING OF
§ 112-1. Numbering required.
§ 112-2. Allocation of numbers.
§ 112-3. Assignment of numbers following application by owner.
§ 112-4. Assignment of numbers following subdivision.
§ 112-5. Display of numbers assigned.
§ 112-6. Certificate of compliance.
§ 112-7. Violations and penalties.
Ch 125. CLOTHING BINS
§ 125-1. Permit required.
§ 125-2. Permit application requirements; issuance of permit; fee.
§ 125-3. Permit renewal.
§ 125-4. Display of information on bin.
§ 125-5. Complaints; removal of unlawful bins.
§ 125-6. Violations and penalties; ineligibility to place clothing bins.
Ch 129. CONSTRUCTION CODES, UNIFORM
§ 129-1. Enforcing agency established; subcode officials designated.
§ 129-2. Board of Appeals.
§ 129-3. Fees.
Ch 138. DRAINAGE STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
§ 138-1. Blocking of drainage structures and facilities prohibited.
§ 138-2. Violations and penalties.
Ch 143. DRUG-FREE SCHOOL ZONES
§ 143-1. Adoption of Map.
§ 143-2. Map to be official record and finding.
§ 143-3. Notification of change by school.
§ 143-4. Map on file; copies.
§ 143-5. Additional matters.
Ch 149. DUMPSTERS
§ 149-1. Permit required; fee; renewal; responsibilities of applicant.
§ 149-2. Location of dumpster; bond or security.
§ 149-3. Display markers.
§ 149-4. Dumpsters prohibited on certain streets.
§ 149-5. Violations and penalties.
§ 149-6. Removal.
Ch 154. DUST CONTROL
§ 154-1. Treatment required for use of unpaved roads and other areas.
§ 154-2. Deposits of dust and debris on paved roads prohibited.
§ 154-3. Declaration of public nuisance.
§ 154-4. Violations and penalties.
§ 154-5. Complaints.
Ch 160. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS
§ 160-1. Purpose.
§ 160-2. Projects requiring statement.
§ 160-3. Filing requirements.
§ 160-4. Content of statement.
§ 160-5. Statement details and matters for evaluation.
§ 160-6. Planning Board review; conditions of approval.
§ 160-7. Exemption from provisions.
§ 160-8. Violations and penalties.
§ 160-9. Enforcement.
Ch 169. FEE SCHEDULE
§ 169-1. Building and construction fees.
§ 169-2. Clerk fees.
§ 169-3. Engineering fees.
§ 169-4. Health.
§ 169-5. Land use.
§ 169-6. Recreation.
§ 169-7. Municipal Court fees.
§ 169-8. Tax Assessment Department fees.
§ 169-9. Tax Collection Department fees.
§ 169-10. Fire prevention.
§ 169-11. General fees.
§ 169-12. Off-duty police administrative fees.
§ 169-13. Water and sewer fees.
§ 169-14. False alarm system fees.
§ 169-15. Youth Center rental fee.
§ 169-16. Memorial tree planting.
§ 169-17. Tree clearing and removal.
§ 169-18. Dumpsters.
Ch 171. FERTILIZER
§ 171-1. Definitions and word usage.
§ 171-2. Prohibited conduct.
§ 171-3. Phosphorus fertilizer application.
§ 171-4. Enforcement.
§ 171-5. Violations and penalties.
Ch 173. FILMING
§ 173-1. Definitions.
§ 173-2. Permit required.
§ 173-3. Issuance of permits; requirements.
§ 173-4. Fees.
§ 173-5. Violations and penalties.
Ch 178. FIREARMS
§ 178-1. Definitions.
§ 178-2. Prohibited acts.
§ 178-3. Exceptions.
§ 178-4. Enforcement.
§ 178-5. Violations and penalties.
Ch 183. FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS
§ 183-1. Certificate of search for municipal liens required.
§ 183-2. Municipal liens to be paid prior to payment of claims.
§ 183-3. Authorization from governing body to make payment.
§ 183-4. Appeals on liens.
§ 183-5. Priority of municipal claims.
§ 183-6. Construal of provisions.
Ch 189. FIRE PREVENTION
189 Art I. Underground Storage Tanks
§ 189-1. Applicability.
§ 189-2. Definitions.
§ 189-3. Registration requirements and procedures.
§ 189-4. Violations and penalties.
189 Art II. Uniform Fire Safety Code Enforcement
§ 189-5. Enforcement of Uniform Fire Code.
§ 189-6. Designation of enforcing agency.
§ 189-7. Powers and duties of enforcing agency.
§ 189-8. Inspection of life hazard uses.
§ 189-9. Organization of enforcing agency.
§ 189-10. Fire Officials; appointments; removal.
§ 189-11. Joint Uniform Fire Code Review Board.
§ 189-12. Additional inspections; fees.
§ 189-13. Inspections.
§ 189-14. Certificate of registration; fees.
§ 189-15. Plan review fee.
§ 189-16. Photocopies.
§ 189-17. Waivers.
§ 189-18. Adoption of standards.
§ 189-19. Miscellaneous provisions.
§ 189-20. Key boxes.
189 Art III. Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance
§ 189-21. Installation required.
§ 189-22. Responsibility of seller.
§ 189-23. Fees.
§ 189-24. Violations and penalties.
Ch 195. FISHING
§ 195-1. Fishing restrictions.
§ 195-2. Violations and penalties.
Ch 200. FLOOD HAZARD PROTECTION
200 Art I. Purpose
§ 200-1. Statement of purpose.
200 Art II. Definition of Terms
§ 200-2. Definitions.
200 Art III. General Provisions
§ 200-3. Applicability.
§ 200-4. Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard.
§ 200-5. Compliance.
§ 200-6. Abrogation and greater restrictions.
§ 200-7. Interpretation.
§ 200-8. Warning and disclaimer of liability.
200 Art IV. Administration
§ 200-9. Establishment of development permit.
§ 200-10. Local administrator.
200 Art V. Duties and Responsibilities of Planning Board
§ 200-11. Permit review.
§ 200-12. Use of other base flood data.
§ 200-13. Information to be obtained and maintained.
§ 200-14. Alteration of watercourses.
§ 200-15. Interpretation of FIRM boundaries.
200 Art VI. Variance Procedure
§ 200-16. Appeal Board.
§ 200-17. Conditions for variances.
200 Art VII. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
§ 200-18. General standards.
§ 200-19. Specific standards.
§ 200-20. Floodways.
§ 200-21. Violations and penalties; injunctions.
Ch 206. GAMES OF CHANCE
206 Art I. Games of Chance on Sunday
§ 206-1. Conduct of games on Sunday.
206 Art II. Bingo and Raffles License Approval
§ 206-2. Authority to approve the granting of raffle and bingo licenses.
Ch 213. GRAFFITI
§ 213-1. Definitions.
§ 213-2. Vandalism and graffiti prohibited.
§ 213-3. Indecent writing or drawing upon buildings and structures.
§ 213-4. Sale of spray paint containers and indelible markers.
§ 213-5. Owner to remove graffiti.
§ 213-6. Damage to property or natural features prohibited.
§ 213-7. Violations and penalties.
§ 213-8. Goals.
Ch 215. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CLEANUP
§ 215-1. Purpose.
§ 215-2. Definitions.
§ 215-3. Parties responsible for reimbursement.
§ 215-4. Reimbursement for services for recovery company, towing company or technical assistance.
§ 215-5. Period for payment.
§ 215-6. Violations and penalties.
§ 215-7. Conflict with state or federal law.
§ 215-8. Other remedies.
Ch 220. HOUSING STANDARDS
§ 220-1. Adoption of State Housing Code.
§ 220-2. Copies on file.
§ 220-3. Enforcing authority.
§ 220-4. Violations and penalties.
Ch 226. JUNKYARDS
§ 226-1. Purpose.
§ 226-2. License required.
§ 226-3. Definitions.
§ 226-4. License application procedure.
§ 226-5. Investigation of applicants.
§ 226-6. Duration of licenses; renewals.
§ 226-7. Operation and maintenance regulations.
§ 226-8. Fencing.
§ 226-9. Depositing of junk or abandoned vehicles outside licensed premises prohibited.
§ 226-10. Health or fire hazard.
§ 226-11. Denial or revocation of license.
§ 226-12. Violations and penalties.
Ch 230. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
230 Pt 1. General Provisions and Administration
230 Pt 1 Art I. General Provisions
§ 230-1. Title.
§ 230-2. Purpose.
§ 230-3. Scope.
230 Pt 1 Art II. Planning Board
§ 230-4. Establishment; composition.
§ 230-5. Terms of members.
§ 230-6. Vacancies.
§ 230-7. Removal for cause.
§ 230-8. Organization.
§ 230-9. Alternate members.
§ 230-10. Employment of counsel, experts and staff.
§ 230-11. Powers and duties.
§ 230-12. Rules and regulations.
230 Pt 1 Art III. Zoning Board of Adjustment
§ 230-13. Establishment; composition.
§ 230-14. Terms of members.
§ 230-15. Vacancies.
§ 230-16. Removal for cause.
§ 230-17. Organization.
§ 230-18. Alternate members.
§ 230-19. Employment of counsel, experts and staff.
§ 230-20. Powers and duties.
§ 230-21. Additional powers.
§ 230-22. Appeals.
§ 230-23. Rules and regulations.
230 Pt 1 Art IV. Provisions Applicable to Both Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment
§ 230-24. Conflicts of interest.
§ 230-25. Meetings.
§ 230-26. Minutes of meetings.
§ 230-27. Hearings.
§ 230-28. Notices of hearings.
§ 230-29. List of property owners furnished.
§ 230-30. Decisions.
§ 230-31. Publication of decisions.
§ 230-32. Payment of taxes.
230 Pt 1 Art V. Design Review Committee
§ 230-33. Establishment.
§ 230-34. Purpose.
§ 230-35. Membership.
§ 230-36. Referral of site plan.
230 Pt 1 Art VI. Administration, Enforcement and Fees
§ 230-37. Administration; applicability.
§ 230-38. Enforcement.
§ 230-39. Zoning permits; building permits; certificates of occupancy.
§ 230-40. Stop orders and permit revocations.
§ 230-41. Violations and penalties.
§ 230-42. Fees.
§ 230-43. Improvements; performance and maintenance guarantees.
§ 230-44. Developer's agreement.
§ 230-45. Off-tract improvements.
§ 230-46. As-built plans.
230 Pt 1 Art VII. Development Review Procedures
§ 230-47. General procedures for site plan and subdivision review.
§ 230-48. General provisions.
§ 230-49. Procedures for minor subdivision and site plan approval.
§ 230-50. Procedures for preliminary subdivision and site plan approval.
§ 230-51. Submission of final subdivision plat.
§ 230-52. Submission of final site plan.
230 Pt 1 Art VIII. Definitions
§ 230-53. Construction.
§ 230-54. Terms defined.
230 Pt 2. Subdivision and Site Plan Regulations
230 Pt 2 Art IX. Design Standards for Subdivisions
§ 230-55. Compliance required.
§ 230-56. General statement.
§ 230-57. Existing permits, approvals and variances.
§ 230-58. Streets and curbs — nonresidential.
§ 230-59. Streets and curbs — residential.
§ 230-60. Street signs, traffic signs and street names.
§ 230-61. Sidewalks.
§ 230-62. Bikeways.
§ 230-63. Storm drainage; stormwater management.
§ 230-64. Monuments.
§ 230-65. Blocks.
§ 230-66. Lots.
§ 230-67. Underground utilities.
§ 230-68. Water supply.
§ 230-69. Sanitary sewers.
§ 230-70. Topsoil and seeding.
§ 230-71. Grading plan.
§ 230-72. Shade trees.
§ 230-73. Streetlighting.
§ 230-74. Easements, riparian zones and natural features.
§ 230-75. Other items.
230 Pt 2 Art X. Design Standards for Site Plans
§ 230-76. Compliance required.
§ 230-77. General statement.
§ 230-78. Existing permits, approvals and variances.
§ 230-79. General standards.
§ 230-80. Parking and loading.
§ 230-81. Grading plan.
§ 230-82. Sidewalks.
§ 230-83. Bikeways.
§ 230-84. Sight triangles.
§ 230-85. Shade trees, landscaping and screening.
§ 230-86. Lighting.
§ 230-87. Trash, garbage and recyclable materials.
§ 230-88. Underground utilities.
§ 230-89. Water supply and sanitary sewers.
§ 230-90. Multifamily residential developments.
§ 230-91. Stormwater management.
§ 230-92. Topsoil redistribution.
§ 230-93. Riparian zones and natural features.
§ 230-94. Site maintenance.
§ 230-95. Streetscape design standards.
§ 230-96. Towaco Center design standards.
§ 230-97. Route 202 Corridor West design standards.
§ 230-98. Bloomfield Avenue design standards.
§ 230-99. Other items.
230 Pt 2 Art XI. Environmentally Sensitive Areas
§ 230-100. Regulation of wetlands.
§ 230-101. Regulation of slopes.
230 Pt 3. Stormwater Management Requirements
230 Pt 3 Art XII. Stormwater Management Requirements for Major Development
§ 230-102. Scope and purpose.
§ 230-103. Design and performance standards for stormwater management measures.
§ 230-104. General provisions.
§ 230-105. Calculation of stormwater runoff and groundwater recharge.
§ 230-106. Standards for structural stormwater management measures.
§ 230-107. Sources for technical guidance.
§ 230-108. Safety standards for stormwater management basins.
§ 230-109. Site development stormwater plan requirements.
§ 230-110. Maintenance and repair.
§ 230-111. Stormwater design standards in Critical Water Resources Districts.
230 Pt 3 Art XIII. Stormwater Management Requirements for Minor Subdivisions and Individual Single-Family Properties
§ 230-112. Purpose.
§ 230-113. Applicability.
§ 230-114. General standards.
230 Pt 4. Zoning Regulations
230 Pt 4 Art XIV. Zoning Districts Designated
§ 230-115. Applicability of provisions.
§ 230-116. Zoning districts.
§ 230-117. Zoning Map.
§ 230-118. District boundaries.
230 Pt 4 Art XV. General Provisions
§ 230-119. Schedule of Permitted Uses.
§ 230-120. Schedule of Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ 230-121. Nature and extent of uses of land.
§ 230-122. Existing platted lots.
§ 230-123. Subdivision of lot.
§ 230-124. Prohibited uses.
§ 230-125. Requirements to be met on lot and within zone district; exceptions.
§ 230-126. Reducing area or dimensions prohibited.
§ 230-127. Principal buildings.
§ 230-128. Accessory structures.
§ 230-129. (Reserved)
§ 230-130. Yard requirements; corner lots and through lots; buildable area.
§ 230-131. Exceptions to height requirements.
§ 230-132. Traffic visibility on corner lots.
§ 230-133. Temporary permits for temporary structures.
§ 230-134. Commercial vehicles in residential districts.
§ 230-135. Lot grading and soil removal.
§ 230-136. Recreational vehicles and equipment.
§ 230-137. Public utilities.
§ 230-138. Rezoning requests.
§ 230-139. Aircraft facilities.
§ 230-140. Residential cluster development.
§ 230-141. Development standards in Critical Water Resources (CWR) Overlay Districts.
§ 230-142. Performance standards for nonresidential uses.
§ 230-143. Right to farm.
230 Pt 4 Art XVI. Regulations Governing Certain Principal Permitted Uses
§ 230-144. Townhouse development.
§ 230-145. Adult community housing.
§ 230-146. Adult community housing in OB-1A Zone.
§ 230-147. Public garages and motor vehicle service stations.
§ 230-148. Garden centers in B-5 Business District.
§ 230-149. Self-storage facilities in OB-5 Office Building District.
§ 230-150. Child-care and elder-care facilities.
§ 230-151. Places of worship.
230 Pt 4 Art XVII. Regulations Governing Certain Accessory Structures and Uses
§ 230-152. Private swimming pools.
§ 230-153. Tennis courts.
§ 230-154. Private stables.
§ 230-155. Satellite dish, amateur and receive-only antennas.
§ 230-156. Outdoor storage.
§ 230-157. Parking garages.
§ 230-158. Home occupations.
§ 230-159. Fences and walls.
§ 230-160. Solar energy devices.
§ 230-161. Green roofs.
230 Pt 4 Art XVIII. Regulations Governing Certain Conditional Uses
§ 230-162. Conditional uses in residential zones.
§ 230-163. Public and private schools.
§ 230-164. Commercial stables and arenas for equestrian activities.
§ 230-165. Kennels.
§ 230-166. Community shelters for more than six victims of domestic violence.
§ 230-167. Office buildings in R-27D Residential District.
§ 230-168. Retail option in R-27E Residential District.
§ 230-169. Office buildings in R-20C Residential District.
§ 230-170. Apartments in B-1 Business District.
§ 230-171. Retail uses and restaurants in 1-2A Industrial District.
§ 230-172. Public utility buildings and power-generating stations.
§ 230-173. Self-storage facilities.
§ 230-173.1. Conditional uses in OB-4 and OB-5 Zones.
230 Pt 4 Art XIX. Nonconforming Buildings and Uses
§ 230-174. Continuance of nonconforming use or structure.
§ 230-175. Restoration of existing buildings.
§ 230-176. Construal of provisions.
§ 230-177. Applicability.
230 Pt 4 Art XX. AH Affordable Housing Districts
§ 230-178. Purpose.
§ 230-179. Permitted principal uses and densities.
§ 230-180. Permitted accessory uses.
§ 230-181. Zoning standards.
§ 230-182. Low- and moderate-income housing requirements.
§ 230-183. Modification of standards.
§ 230-184. Montville Housing Committee.
230 Pt 4 Art XXI. PURD Planned Unit Residential Development District
§ 230-185. Permitted uses.
§ 230-186. Development standards.
230 Pt 4 Art XXII. Towaco Center Zoning Districts
§ 230-187. Purpose.
§ 230-188. Permitted uses.
§ 230-189. Development standards.
§ 230-190. Off-street parking requirements.
230 Pt 4 Art XXIII. B-6 Business District
§ 230-191. Permitted uses.
§ 230-192. Development standards for age-restricted housing.
§ 230-193. Development standards for self-storage facilities.
§ 230-194. Hotel, retail and residential mixed use.
230 Pt 4 Art XXIV. LR Lake Recreation District
§ 230-195. Purpose.
§ 230-196. Permitted uses.
§ 230-197. Prohibited uses.
§ 230-198. Development standards.
230 Pt 4 Art XXV. Historic Districts and Historic Sites
§ 230-199. Purpose and objectives.
§ 230-200. Applicability of regulations.
§ 230-201. Procedure.
§ 230-202. Standards of consideration.
230 Pt 4 Art XXVI. Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 230-203. Off-street parking space requirements.
§ 230-204. Off-street loading requirements.
§ 230-205. Delivery and service vehicles.
230 Pt 4 Art XXVII. Signs
§ 230-206. Compliance required.
§ 230-207. Application; fees; expiration of permit.
§ 230-208. Exemptions.
§ 230-209. Nonconforming signs.
§ 230-210. Prohibited signs.
§ 230-211. General regulations.
§ 230-212. Computation of sign area and height.
§ 230-213. Illumination.
§ 230-214. Signs permitted in R Zone Districts.
§ 230-215. Signs permitted in AH and PURD Zone Districts.
§ 230-216. Signs permitted in TC1, TC2, B-1 and B-2 Zone Districts.
§ 230-217. Signs permitted in B-3, B-4, B-5 and B-6 Zone Districts.
§ 230-218. Signs permitted in OB Zone Districts.
§ 230-219. Signs permitted in I Zone Districts.
§ 230-220. Signs permitted in LR Zone District.
§ 230-221. Maintenance; additional regulations.
§ 230-222. Violations and penalties; appeals.
230 Pt 4 Art XXVIII. Wireless Telecommunications Equipment and Facilities
§ 230-223. Purpose.
§ 230-224. Applicability.
§ 230-225. General requirements.
§ 230-226. Permitted uses/antennas.
§ 230-227. Permitted uses/towers.
§ 230-228. Visual compatibility requirements.
§ 230-229. Co-location policy.
§ 230-230. Priority locations.
§ 230-231. Use variance standards and required proofs for location of wireless telecommunications antennas or towers.
§ 230-232. Application requirements for installation of wireless telecommunications antennas and towers.
§ 230-233. Antenna or tower modifications.
§ 230-234. Abandoned/discontinued antennas or towers.
§ 230-235. Damaged or destroyed existing nonconforming antennas or towers.
§ 230-236. Application and escrow fees.
§ 230-237. Waivers.
230 Pt 4 Art XXIX. Riparian Zones
§ 230-238. Purpose and authority.
§ 230-239. Definitions.
§ 230-240. Establishment and protection of riparian zones.
§ 230-241. Variances.
§ 230-242. Exceptions.
§ 230-243. Appeals, conflicts and severability.
§ 230-244. Enforcement.
Ch 236. LIBRARY MATERIALS
§ 236-1. Definitions.
§ 236-2. Rules, regulations and procedures.
§ 236-3. Damage prohibited.
§ 236-4. Compliance with rules for borrowing required.
§ 236-5. Timely return of materials.
§ 236-6. False information; unauthorized use of library card.
§ 236-7. Enforcement.
§ 236-8. Separate violations.
§ 236-9. Violations and penalties.
Ch 241. LITTERING
§ 241-1. Definitions and word usage.
§ 241-2. Litter in public places.
§ 241-3. Placement in receptacles; open burning.
§ 241-4. Sweeping litter into gutters prohibited.
§ 241-5. Responsibility of merchants.
§ 241-6. Throwing litter from vehicles prohibited.
§ 241-7. Litter from trucks.
§ 241-8. Disposal of litter in parks.
§ 241-9. Litter in lakes and fountains.
§ 241-10. Handbills.
§ 241-11. Unsolicited newspapers and similar printed matter.
§ 241-12. Posting of notices.
§ 241-13. Litter on occupied private premises.
§ 241-14. Maintenance of private premises by owner.
§ 241-15. Litter on vacant lots.
§ 241-16. Violations and penalties.
Ch 255. NOISE
§ 255-1. Definitions.
§ 255-2. Applicability.
§ 255-3. Noise control officers.
§ 255-4. Maximum permissible sound levels.
§ 255-5. Restricted uses and activities.
§ 255-6. Enforcement; violations and penalties.
Ch 260. OBSCENE MATERIAL
§ 260-1. Purpose.
§ 260-2. Definitions.
§ 260-3. Prohibited displays.
§ 260-4. Violations and penalties.
Ch 265. OPEN EXCAVATIONS
§ 265-1. Open excavations, holes and wells as public nuisances.
§ 265-2. Complaint; inspection of property; notice to owner.
§ 265-3. Reinspection of property.
§ 265-4. Abatement of dangerous condition by Township Committee.
§ 265-5. Certification of costs of abatement.
§ 265-6. Cost of abatement as lien upon property.
§ 265-7. Violations and penalties.
§ 265-8. Enforcement.
Ch 271. PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
271 Art I. Financial Reporting by Organizations Utilizing Township-Owned Facilities
§ 271-1. Definitions.
§ 271-2. Use of a Township-owned facility.
§ 271-3. Requirement for financial reporting.
§ 271-4. Failure to provide a financial report.
§ 271-5. Insurance required.
271 Art II. Hours
§ 271-6. Applicability.
§ 271-7. Open times and closing of parks.
§ 271-8. Violations and penalties.
Ch 276. PEACE AND GOOD ORDER
§ 276-1. Definitions.
§ 276-2. Other prohibited conduct.
§ 276-3. Violations and penalties.
§ 276-4. Disposition of fines.
§ 276-5. Disorderly conduct.
§ 276-6. Public nudity, indecent exposure and other improper behavior.
§ 276-7. Disrobing in vehicles.
§ 276-8. Nude swimming.
§ 276-9. Peeping into windows.
§ 276-10. Sale of indecent objects; indecent performances.
§ 276-11. Houses of ill fame.
§ 276-12. Solicitation of sexual intercourse or other acts.
§ 276-13. Disturbing school activities.
§ 276-14. Interference with proceedings of Township committees, boards or other official bodies.
§ 276-15. Obstructing or refusing to assist police.
§ 276-16. Molesting or threatening persons.
§ 276-17. Fighting, brawling and inciting to riot.
§ 276-18. Possession of weapons and other instruments.
§ 276-19. False fire or ambulance alarms.
§ 276-20. Interference with fire-fighting operations.
§ 276-21. Solicitation of alms.
§ 276-22. Amusement devices.
§ 276-23. Gambling; animal fights; sparring contests.
§ 276-24. Damage to property; posting of signs and handbills.
§ 276-25. Removal or damage to highway warning signs; violation of highway regulations.
§ 276-26. Obstruction of streets.
§ 276-27. Littering and pollution.
§ 276-28. Animals at large; animals in the Community Park Playground prohibited.
§ 276-29. Hours of use of school property.
§ 276-30. Violations and penalties; enforcement.
Ch 281. PEDDLING AND SOLICITING
§ 281-1. Statement of purpose.
§ 281-2. Definitions.
§ 281-3. Permit required.
§ 281-4. Application for permit.
§ 281-5. Investigation; issuance of permit; appeal.
§ 281-6. Exceptions from permit requirement.
§ 281-7. Rules and regulations.
§ 281-8. Expiration of permit.
§ 281-9. Fees.
§ 281-10. Violations and penalties.
Ch 287. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
287 Art I. Title and Legislative Intent
§ 287-1. Title.
§ 287-2. Findings and declaration of policy.
§ 287-3. Purpose.
§ 287-4. Applicability.
287 Art II. Definitions
§ 287-5. Definitions and word usage.
287 Art III. Responsibilities of Owners, Operators and Occupants
§ 287-6. Owners and operators.
§ 287-7. Occupants.
§ 287-8. Provisions to be upheld.
287 Art IV. Maintenance Requirements
§ 287-9. General conditions.
§ 287-10. Stormwater drains.
§ 287-11. Infestation.
§ 287-12. Retaining walls.
§ 287-13. Chimneys, flues and vents.
§ 287-14. Exterior stairs and porches.
§ 287-15. Driveways, sidewalks, entranceways and parking areas.
§ 287-16. Paint and protective coatings.
§ 287-17. Waterways.
§ 287-18. Landscaping.
§ 287-19. Reconstructed walls and sidings.
§ 287-20. Storage of commercial and industrial materials.
§ 287-21. Vehicles.
§ 287-22. Walls, roofs, openings and foundations.
§ 287-23. Weatherproofing.
§ 287-24. Basements, cellars and crawl spaces.
§ 287-25. Freedom from accumulation and obstruction.
§ 287-26. Awnings and marquees.
§ 287-27. Signs and billboards.
§ 287-28. Refuse storage and disposal.
§ 287-29. Other accumulations.
§ 287-30. Outdoor display of merchandise.
287 Art V. Administration and Enforcement
§ 287-31. Public officer.
§ 287-32. Inspections.
§ 287-33. Notice of violation; hearing; abatement by Township.
§ 287-34. Violations and penalties.
Ch 295. SALES, SPECIAL
295 Art I. Christmas Tree and Holiday Decoration Sales
§ 295-1. Temporary permit required; conditions.
§ 295-2. Exemptions.
§ 295-3. Maximum time period; hours.
§ 295-4. Restrictions; bond; liability.
§ 295-5. Violations and penalties.
295 Art II. Closing-Out Sales
§ 295-6. Definitions.
§ 295-7. License required; fees.
§ 295-8. List of items to be sold.
§ 295-9. Investigation by Township Clerk.
§ 295-10. Exceptions.
§ 295-11. Display of license.
§ 295-12. Violations and penalties.
295 Art III. Garage Sales
§ 295-13. Definitions.
§ 295-14. License required; fee; restrictions.
§ 295-15. Information required.
§ 295-16. Hours of sale.
§ 295-17. Exceptions.
§ 295-18. Enforcement.
§ 295-19. Violations and penalties.
295 Art IV. Warehouse Sales
§ 295-20. Permit required; fee; restrictions.
§ 295-21. Application.
§ 295-22. Investigation.
§ 295-23. Issuance of permit.
§ 295-24. Signage.
§ 295-25. Violations and penalties; enforcement.
Ch 300. SEWERS
300 Art I. General Provisions
§ 300-1. Short title; appurtenant documents.
§ 300-2. Definitions.
§ 300-3. Method of disposal of waste.
§ 300-4. Discharge of material into natural outlet restricted.
§ 300-5. Toilet facilities and sewer connection required.
300 Art II. Individual Sewage Disposal Facilities
§ 300-6. Prohibitions.
§ 300-7. Connection of house service.
§ 300-8. Permit required.
§ 300-9. Inspection and approval.
§ 300-10. Abandonment of facilities.
§ 300-11. Sanitary operation and maintenance required.
§ 300-12. Construal of provisions.
300 Art III. Building Sewers; Connections; Fees; Public Sewer System Extension
§ 300-13. Permit required.
§ 300-14. Building sewer permits; fees.
§ 300-15. Application for service.
§ 300-16. Fees and charges; responsibility for payment; bills.
§ 300-17. Sewer rates.
§ 300-18. Sewer lateral installation.
§ 300-19. Separate laterals required.
§ 300-20. House service connections.
§ 300-21. Joints and connections.
§ 300-22. Inspection and connection of house service.
§ 300-23. Maintenance of laterals and house service connections.
§ 300-24. Installation of sewer system not to imply acceptance of street.
§ 300-25. Public sewer system extension.
§ 300-26. Construction standards for public sewer systems.
§ 300-27. Inspection and testing.
§ 300-28. Service to commercial or industrial establishments or other institutions.
§ 300-29. Extensions or changes in system.
§ 300-30. Prohibited discharges.
§ 300-31. Discharge of unpolluted waters.
§ 300-32. Restricted discharges.
§ 300-33. Grease, oil and sand interceptors.
§ 300-34. Preliminary treatment facilities.
§ 300-35. Control manhole.
§ 300-36. Measurements, tests and analyses.
§ 300-37. Special agreements with industrial concerns.
300 Art IV. Administration and Enforcement
§ 300-38. Protection from damage.
§ 300-39. Right of entry by duly authorized officials.
§ 300-40. Violations and penalties.
§ 300-41. Liability for expenses resulting from damage from violation.
Ch 308. SOIL MOVEMENT
§ 308-1. Definitions.
§ 308-2. Permit required for soil movement.
§ 308-3. Application for permit; topographic map; environmental impact statement.
§ 308-4. Fee; criteria for issuance of permit; bond.
§ 308-5. Conduct of operations.
§ 308-6. Retention of topsoil; compliance with federal standards.
§ 308-7. Enforcement of provisions.
§ 308-8. Exception.
§ 308-9. Compliance required.
§ 308-10. Violations and penalties.
§ 308-11. Soil movement regulations.
Ch 311. SOIL TESTING AND CLEANUP
§ 311-1. Determination required.
§ 311-2. Certain property subject to testing and remediation.
§ 311-3. Remediation of property.
§ 311-4. Compliance by no-further-action letter.
§ 311-5. Exemptions.
Ch 317. SOLID WASTE
317 Art I. Garbage Collection and Disposal
§ 317-1. Placement procedures.
§ 317-2. Violations and penalties.
317 Art II. Recycling
§ 317-3. Definitions.
§ 317-4. Source separation; exemption from requirements.
§ 317-5. Acceptance of municipal solid waste recycling goal.
§ 317-6. Collection of recyclable materials.
§ 317-7. Residential dwelling compliance requirements.
§ 317-8. Nonresidential establishment compliance requirements.
§ 317-9. New developments of multifamily residential units or commercial, institutional, or industrial properties
§ 317-10. Collection of solid waste mixed with recyclable materials prohibited.
§ 317-11. Enforcement.
§ 317-12. Violations and penalties.
317 Art III. Yard Waste
§ 317-13. Purpose.
§ 317-14. Definitions.
§ 317-15. Yard waste collection.
§ 317-16. Enforcement; violations and penalties.
Ch 323. STORMWATER CONTROL
323 Art I. Illicit Connection to Stormwater System
§ 323-1. Purpose.
§ 323-2. Definitions.
§ 323-3. Prohibited conduct.
§ 323-4. Enforcement; violations and penalties.
323 Art II. Improper Disposal of Waste in Municipal Storm Sewer System
§ 323-5. Purpose.
§ 323-6. Definitions.
§ 323-7. Prohibited conduct.
§ 323-8. Exceptions to prohibition.
§ 323-9. Enforcement; violations and penalties.
323 Art III. Leaking and Overflowing Refuse Containers and Dumpsters
§ 323-10. Purpose.
§ 323-11. Definitions.
§ 323-12. Prohibited conduct.
§ 323-13. Exceptions to prohibitions.
§ 323-14. Enforcement.
§ 323-15. Violations and penalties.
323 Art IV. Private Storm Drain Inlet Retrofitting
§ 323-16. Purpose.
§ 323-17. Definitions.
§ 323-18. Prohibited conduct.
§ 323-19. Design standard.
§ 323-20. Enforcement.
§ 323-21. Violations and penalties.
Ch 330. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
330 Art I. Street and Sidewalk Construction and Repair
§ 330-1. Responsibility for maintenance and repair.
§ 330-2. Permit required for street opening and improvement on dedicated streets and streets that are maintained by Township.
§ 330-3. Application for permit; bond.
§ 330-4. Street acceptance.
§ 330-5. Street width; sidewalk area.
§ 330-6. Grading and paving; curbs; location of utilities; storm drains; materials.
§ 330-7. Drainage easements.
§ 330-8. Street signs.
§ 330-9. Inspection of construction work.
§ 330-10. Construal of provisions.
§ 330-11. Permit required.
§ 330-12. Application for permit.
§ 330-13. Fee.
§ 330-14. Simultaneous alterations.
§ 330-15. Bonds.
§ 330-16. Criteria for issuance of permit.
§ 330-17. Supervision by Township Engineer.
§ 330-18. Enforcement.
§ 330-19. Violations and penalties.
330 Art II. Road Openings
§ 330-20. Permit required.
§ 330-21. Simple and multiple road openings; permit fee; bond; other requirements.
§ 330-22. Insurance requirements; exemptions.
§ 330-23. Application for road opening permit; utility connection permit.
§ 330-24. Excavations extending full width of road.
§ 330-25. Working hours; openings limited.
§ 330-26. Notice to property owners.
§ 330-27. Emergency openings.
§ 330-28. Traffic control.
§ 330-29. Additional regulations and specifications.
§ 330-30. Promulgation of additional rules and regulations.
§ 330-31. Enforcement.
§ 330-32. Waiver of requirements concerning permanent pavement.
§ 330-33. Indemnification of Township and Water and Sewer Department.
§ 330-34. Violations and penalties.
330 Art III. Street Use Regulations
§ 330-35. Certain acts prohibited.
§ 330-36. Responsibility to remove spilled soil.
§ 330-37. Violations and penalties.
330 Art IV. Removal of Snow, Ice, Weeds and Other Impediments
§ 330-38. Responsibility of owner or tenant.
§ 330-39. Handicapped parking spaces.
§ 330-40. Weeds and other impediments; notice to remove.
§ 330-41. Removal by Township; assessment of cost.
§ 330-42. Snow and ice removal on unaccepted roads.
§ 330-43. Dumping or placing snow on streets or roadways prohibited.
§ 330-44. Violations and penalties.
Ch 337. TAXATION
337 Art I. Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax
§ 337-1. Purpose.
§ 337-2. Establishment of hotel and motel room occupancy tax.
§ 337-3. Tax in addition to other fees.
§ 337-4. Responsibility for payment of tax; assumption and absorption prohibitions; violations and penalties.
§ 337-5. Collection of tax.
Ch 342. TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
342 Art I. Taxicabs
§ 342-1. License required.
§ 342-2. Application for license.
§ 342-3. Issuance of license; term; transfer.
§ 342-4. Requirements for operators.
§ 342-5. Fees.
§ 342-6. Display of license; identification of operator.
§ 342-7. Rates of fare.
§ 342-8. Suspension or revocation of licenses.
§ 342-9. Taxi stands.
§ 342-10. Exemption.
§ 342-11. Violations and penalties.
342 Art II. Limousine Services
§ 342-12. Definitions.
§ 342-13. License required.
§ 342-14. License application; requirements.
§ 342-15. License fee; term.
§ 342-16. Issuance, contents and posting of license certificate.
§ 342-17. Livery plates required.
§ 342-18. Requirements for operators.
§ 342-19. Clerk to keep register.
§ 342-20. Power of attorney.
§ 342-21. Other automobile laws applicable.
§ 342-22. Additional rules and regulations.
§ 342-23. Revocation, suspension and nonissuance of licenses.
§ 342-24. Violations and penalties.
Ch 348. TOBACCO
§ 348-1. Definitions.
§ 348-2. Regulation of tobacco vending machines and tobacco vending machine sales.
§ 348-3. Prohibition on self-service racks for all tobacco products.
§ 348-4. Violations and penalties.
Ch 353. TOURIST ACCOMMODATIONS
§ 353-1. Definitions.
§ 353-2. License required.
§ 353-3. Application information.
§ 353-4. Investigation of application.
§ 353-5. Fee.
§ 353-6. Transfer of license.
§ 353-7. Registration.
§ 353-8. Parking.
§ 353-9. Enforcement.
§ 353-10. Violations and penalties.
Ch 358. TOWING
§ 358-1. Short title.
§ 358-2. Definitions.
§ 358-3. Tower to be licensed and appointed.
§ 358-4. Services to be furnished.
§ 358-5. License applications.
§ 358-6. Application fee.
§ 358-7. Investigation and inspection by Police Chief.
§ 358-8. Standards for approval of applications.
§ 358-9. Issuance of licenses; fees.
§ 358-10. Towing vehicles and operators.
§ 358-11. Vehicle storage areas.
§ 358-12. Towing and storage of vehicles.
§ 358-13. Rates and charges.
§ 358-14. Rotational call-out list.
§ 358-15. Licensee obligations.
§ 358-16. Indemnification.
§ 358-17. Insurance.
§ 358-18. License administration.
§ 358-19. Administrative appeals.
§ 358-20. Services to Township.
§ 358-21. Applicability.
§ 358-22. Violations and penalties; suspension or revocation of license.
Ch 368. TREES
368 Art I. Public Shade Trees and Shrubbery
§ 368-1. Definitions.
§ 368-2. Prohibited acts.
§ 368-3. Placement of sidewalks; open space around trees.
§ 368-4. Injurious substances and equipment around trees.
§ 368-5. Street and sidewalk construction.
§ 368-6. Precautions.
§ 368-7. Attachment of wires or other devices to trees; clearance for utility wires.
§ 368-8. Procedure for Committee approval.
§ 368-9. Violations and penalties.
368 Art II. Tree Clearing and Removal
§ 368-10. Purpose.
§ 368-11. Definitions.
§ 368-12. Prohibited activities.
§ 368-13. Exemptions.
§ 368-14. Permit application.
§ 368-15. Permit application fee.
§ 368-16. Evaluation of application.
§ 368-17. Time period to approve or deny application.
§ 368-18. Replacement of protected or heritage tree and reforestation required.
§ 368-19. Issuance of construction permit.
§ 368-20. Appeal of Enforcement Officer's decision.
§ 368-21. Permit Appeals Board.
§ 368-22. Violations and penalties.
Ch 372. TRUCK IDLING
§ 372-1. Definitions.
§ 372-2. Exclusions.
§ 372-3. Idling prohibited.
§ 372-4. Violations and penalties.
Ch 377. UTILITY POLES
§ 377-1. Submission of plans required.
§ 377-2. Utility pole placement.
§ 377-3. Required plan information.
§ 377-4. Additional information.
§ 377-5. Township approval required for placement.
§ 377-6. Siting approval for new facilities.
§ 377-7. Replacement facilities.
§ 377-8. Denial of siting authorization.
§ 377-9. Notice of requirements to be provided to utilities.
Ch 383. VEHICLES, ABANDONED
§ 383-1. Unregistered or disabled vehicles on private property.
§ 383-2. Violations and penalties.
Ch 394. WATER
394 Art I. General Provisions
§ 394-1. Definitions.
§ 394-2. Township control of mains, pipes, meters and other equipment.
§ 394-3. Jurisdiction of Water and Sewer Department; liability for damages.
§ 394-4. Minimum depth of underground pipes and fixtures.
§ 394-5. Application for water service; liability for costs due to erroneous information.
§ 394-6. Number of service connections per customer limited; use for other properties prohibited.
§ 394-7. Mandatory and exclusive use of Township water.
§ 394-8. Use of water for unauthorized purposes; liability for amount of water used.
§ 394-9. Curb stops; responsibility for pipes and fixtures beyond curb stop.
§ 394-10. Tapping mains and running service lines.
§ 394-11. Street opening permit.
§ 394-12. Charges for water meters.
§ 394-13. Access to meters and appliances.
§ 394-14. Notification of defective service.
§ 394-15. Excessive or unnecessary use of water.
§ 394-16. Turning on of water after discontinuance.
§ 394-17. Grounds for discontinuance of service; renewal of service.
§ 394-18. Provisions deemed part of contracts; acceptance of conditions required.
§ 394-19. Disconnection of water prohibited.
394 Art II. Water Charges
§ 394-20. Beginning and ending of water charges.
§ 394-21. Rates generally.
§ 394-22. Rates for contractors using water.
§ 394-23. Swimming pools.
§ 394-24. Rendering of quarterly bills.
§ 394-25. Schedule for meter reading.
§ 394-26. Designation of premises for delivery of bills; failure to receive bills.
§ 394-27. Bill due date; interest on charges for late payment; notice of service termination; charges to become lien.
§ 394-28. Charges to be for all water registered by meter.
394 Art III. Water Meters
§ 394-29. Meters to be furnished by Township.
§ 394-30. Maintenance; liability for damage.
§ 394-31. Charge for reinstallation.
§ 394-32. Location.
§ 394-33. Stop or gate valves and pressure-reducing valve required.
§ 394-34. Testing of meter for accuracy; fee; procedure upon determination of faulty meter.
§ 394-35. Determination of quantity of water consumed.
394 Art IV. Water Shortage Emergencies and Conservation
§ 394-36. Proclamation of emergency; restrictions.
§ 394-37. Effect of proclamation.
§ 394-38. Notice to Township departments to conserve water.
§ 394-39. Duty of owners, occupants and other users to prevent waste.
394 Art V. Construction Standards for Water Utility Distribution System
§ 394-40. Applicability; jurisdiction and supervision; conformity required.
§ 394-41. Definitions.
§ 394-42. Preconstruction requirements.
§ 394-43. Standards for distribution system.
394 Art VI. Water Conservation Management
§ 394-44. Water management areas.
§ 394-45. Restrictions on outdoor watering in the North Area.
§ 394-46. Restrictions on outdoor watering in the South Area.
§ 394-47. Regulations and exceptions applicable to North and South Areas.
394 Art VII. Penalties
§ 394-48. Service of violation notice.
§ 394-49. Violations and penalties.
Ch 399. WELLS
§ 399-1. Definitions.
§ 399-2. Abandonment; connection with public water supply.
§ 399-3. Connection specifications.
§ 399-4. Order to connect.
§ 399-5. Service of notice to connect.
§ 399-6. Failure to connect.
§ 399-7. Effect on other legislation.
§ 399-8. Enforcement.
§ 399-9. Violations and penalties.
PART III: BOARD OF HEALTH LEGISLATION
Ch 405. GENERAL PROVISIONS, BOARD OF HEALTH
405 Art I. Adoption of Code by Board of Health
§ 405-1. Adoption of Code.
§ 405-2. Code supersedes prior ordinances.
§ 405-3. When effective.
§ 405-4. Copy of Code on file.
§ 405-5. Amendments to Code.
§ 405-6. Publication; filing.
§ 405-7. Code book to be kept up-to-date.
§ 405-8. Sale of Code book.
§ 405-9. Altering or tampering with Code; penalties for violation.
§ 405-10. Severability of Code provisions.
§ 405-11. Severability of ordinance provisions.
§ 405-12. Repealer.
§ 405-13. Ordinances saved from repeal.
§ 405-14. Changes in previously adopted ordinances.
Ch 411. DUMPS AND DUMPING
§ 411-1. Permit required.
§ 411-2. Application for permit; issuance.
§ 411-3. Violations and penalties.
Ch 419. FOOD AND BEVERAGES
419 Art I. Vending Machines
§ 419-1. Applicability of state standards
§ 419-2. Permit and license requirements.
§ 419-3. Permit and license fees; expiration date.
§ 419-4. Application for and issuance of permits and licenses.
§ 419-5. Suspension, revocation and reinstatement.
§ 419-6. Interstate commerce.
§ 419-7. Violations and penalties.
419 Art II. Retail Food Establishments
§ 419-8. Compliance with state standards.
§ 419-9. License requirements and fees.
§ 419-10. Violations and penalties.
Ch 424. NUISANCES
§ 424-1. Adoption of code by reference.
§ 424-2. Title.
§ 424-3. Copies on file.
§ 424-4. Violations and penalties.
Ch 430. SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
430 Art I. Individual Sewage Disposal Systems
§ 430-1. Review of subdivision proposals with respect to types of treatment required.
§ 430-2. Certification and installation permit required.
§ 430-3. Application for certification; issuance.
§ 430-4. Issuance of permit.
§ 430-5. Construction under permit.
§ 430-6. Suspension of work.
§ 430-7. Change of plan.
§ 430-8. Inspections and final approval.
§ 430-9. Repair permit; fee.
§ 430-10. Alteration permit; fee.
§ 430-11. Certificate of compliance required prior to operation.
§ 430-12. Licensing and operation regulations for businesses cleaning septic tanks other receptacles.
§ 430-13. Denial of certification or permit; hearing.
§ 430-14. Stop-work order.
§ 430-15. License required to construct or repair sewage disposal systems.
§ 430-15.1. License to operate.
§ 430-16. Fees and charges.
§ 430-17. Violations and penalties.
430 Art II. Public Sewer System Connections
§ 430-18. Definitions.
§ 430-19. Connection to public sewer required.
§ 430-20. Connection specifications.
§ 430-21. Order to connect; exemption.
§ 430-22. Notice to property owner.
§ 430-23. Violations and penalties.
Ch 434. SWIMMING POOLS
§ 434-1. Applicability of state standards.
§ 434-2. Permits.
§ 434-3. Fees.
§ 434-4. Renewal of permits.
§ 434-5. Denial or suspension of permits.
§ 434-6. Violations and penalties.
Ch 438. SWINE
§ 438-1. Definitions.
§ 438-2. Permit required.
§ 438-3. Application for permit; compliance with zoning regulations.
§ 438-4. Permit fee.
§ 438-5. Minimum standards.
§ 438-6. Inspection of premises.
§ 438-7. Nuisance.
§ 438-8. Suspension or denial of permit; hearing.
§ 438-9. Violations and penalties.
Ch 442. WATER SUPPLY
§ 442-1. Adoption of standards by reference.
§ 442-2. Title.
§ 442-3. Copies on file.
§ 442-4. Permit required; certificates approving design and affirming compliance; performance guaranty.
§ 442-5. Certificate of compliance as condition to placing new water supplies in operation.
§ 442-6. Denial of permit; hearing; subsequent action by Board of Health.
§ 442-7. Stop-work order.
§ 442-8. Fees.
§ 442-9. Violations and penalties.
APPENDIX
Ch A445. CABLE SYSTEM FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS
A445 Art I. Cablevision of Oakland, LLC
§ A445-1. Definitions.
§ A445-2. Statement of findings.
§ A445-3. Grant of authority.
§ A445-4. Duration of franchise.
§ A445-5. Expiration and subsequent renewal.
§ A445-6. Franchise territory.
§ A445-7. Service area.
§ A445-8. Franchise fee.
§ A445-9. Free service.
§ A445-10. Plant and facility construction requirements.
§ A445-11. Technical and customer service standards.
§ A445-12. Local office or agent.
§ A445-13. Designation of complaint officer.
§ A445-14. Liability insurance.
§ A445-15. Performance bond.
§ A445-16. Rates.
§ A445-17. Emergency uses.
§ A445-18. Equitable terms.
§ A445-19. Removal of facilities.
§ A445-20. Public, educational, and governmental access.
§ A445-21. Incorporation of application.
§ A445-22. Consistency with applicable laws.
§ A445-23. Separability.
§ A445-24. Effective date.
A445 Art II. Cablevision of Morris
§ A445-25. Definitions.
§ A445-26. Statement of findings.
§ A445-27. Grant of authority.
§ A445-28. Duration of franchise.
§ A445-29. Expiration and subsequent renewal.
§ A445-30. Franchise territory.
§ A445-31. Service area.
§ A445-32. Extension of service.
§ A445-33. Franchise fee.
§ A445-34. Free service.
§ A445-35. Plant and facility construction requirements.
§ A445-36. Technical and customer service standards.
§ A445-37. Local office or agent.
§ A445-38. Designation of complaint officer.
§ A445-39. Liability insurance.
§ A445-40. Performance bond.
§ A445-41. Rates.
§ A445-42. Emergency uses.
§ A445-43. Equitable terms.
§ A445-44. Removal of facilities.
§ A445-45. Public, educational, and governmental access.
§ A445-46. Incorporation of application.
§ A445-47. Consistency with applicable laws.
§ A445-48. Separability.
§ A445-49. Effective date.
DERIVATION TABLE
Ch DT. DERIVATION TABLE
§ DT-1. Derivation Table of 1998 Code to 2010 Code
DISPOSITION LIST
Ch DL. DISPOSITION LIST
§ DL-1. Disposition of legislation.