[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Moorestown 12-11-1989
by Ord. No. 1504-89. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Township of Moorestown finds that:
A.
The reduction of the amount of extraneous flow to its
sanitary sewer system is an important public concern and is necessary in order
to comply with the New Jersey pollution discharge elimination system permit
issued to the Township of Moorestown. A portion of this extraneous flow enters
the sanitary sewer system via sump pumps, roof drains and other drainage devices
connected directly or indirectly to the Township's sanitary sewer system.
For the purpose of this chapter, a direct connection is one that is intentionally
installed in a manner which allows extraneous flow to enter the sanitary sewer
system by piping connected to the sanitary sewer lines from any building or
lot. Indirect sanitary sewer connections are those which allow extraneous
flow to enter via a device such as a sink or floor drain.
B.
The inspection of and, where necessary, the replacement
of water meters is in the best interest of the Township of Moorestown and
the water ratepayers and promotes water conservation; and said inspection
and replacement is most conveniently done at the time of property transfers.
C.
The inspection of and, where necessary, the repair or
replacement of sidewalks abutting a property is in the best interest of the
Township of Moorestown to assure the continued safety of the public using
said sidewalk area, and the time of property transfers is a convenient and
appropriate time at which necessary repairs or replacements shall occur.
[Added 5-13-2002 by Ord. No. 1998-02]
A.
Certificate of continuing occupancy required.
[Amended 5-13-2002 by Ord. No. 1998-02]
B.
An inspection of said properties shall be conducted by
employees of the Township before a certificate of continuing occupancy is
issued. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to schedule an
inspection with the Department of Public Works.
C.
Should this inspection result in the discovery of sump
pumps, roof drains and/or any other drainage devices connected directly or
indirectly to the Township's sanitary sewer system or the need to replace
the water meter, or the need to repair or replace sidewalk, the certificate
of continuing occupancy will not be issued.
[Amended 5-13-2002 by Ord. No. 1998-02]
D.
A certificate of continuing occupancy shall only be issued
if:
(1)
Extraneous flow connections are permanently removed from
the Township's sanitary sewer system in a manner approved by the Director
of Public Works or his designee; and
(2)
The water meter is either replaced or determined by the
Director of Public Works or his designee to not need replacement.
(3)
The sidewalk is either repaired, replaced or determined
by the Director of Public Works or his designee to not need repair or replacement.
[Added 5-13-2002 by Ord. No. 1998-02]
E.
If conditions preclude the issuance of a certificate
of continuing occupancy, a cash bond in the amount of $2,000 shall be posted
with the Township to guarantee the completion of said work. Upon the posting
of the bond, the Director of Public Works shall issue a temporary certificate
of continuing occupancy. The cash bond, with accrued interest, shall be released
to the property owner upon inspection and approval by the Department of Public
Works.
F.
In cases where the water meter cannot be replaced by
Township staff without modifications to the building plumbing, the owners
shall promptly arrange for a licensed plumber to make said modifications at
their own expense.
G.
In cases where Township forces are delayed in replacing
a meter, the homeowner may, at his own expense, contract for a licensed plumber
to replace the meter. Meters shall be supplied to the plumber by the Township
at no additional expense.
A fee of $30 is hereby established for the certificate of continuing
occupancy inspection. Said fee shall be noted on the tax search and collected
at the time of closing.[1]
