[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Health
of the Township of Mansfield 7-11-1990 by Ord. No. 08-90. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
The state standards for individual Subsurface
Sewage Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey, N.J.A.C. 7:9A-1.1 et seq.
adopted by this chapter is intended for use where a public sewage
disposal system is not available.
As used in this chapter:
A.
The State Standards for Individual Subsurface Sewage
Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey, N.J.A.C. 7:9A-1.1 et seq., herein
after referred to as the "state code" or "code," shall mean and refer
to that certain code approved by the State of New Jersey on July 28,
1989, for adoption by reference by the municipalities in accordance
with law, being a code regulating:
B.
As used in the State Standards Individual Sewage Disposal
System Code of New Jersey (1989):
A.
Pursuant to law, there is hereby established and adopted as the individual sewage disposal system code of the Township of Mansfield the whole of the State Standards for Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey (1989), N.J.A.C. 7:9A-1.1 et seq., as defined in § 401-2, together with all subsequent amendments thereto.
B.
The State Standards for Individual Subsurface Sewage
Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey (1989) is hereby incorporated
in this chapter by reference and made a part hereof as fully as though
it had been set forth herein at length.
C.
In accordance with law, 10 printed copies of the State
Standards for Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of
New Jersey (1989) have been placed on file in the office of the Township
Clerk, in the office of the Health Department of the Township, and
shall remain on file in these offices for the use and examination
of the public so long as this section shall remain in effect.
A.
None.
A.
No person shall locate, construct or alter any sewage
disposal system until a permit for the location, construction or alteration
of said sewage disposal system shall have been issued by the Board
of Health of the Township.
B.
Where new construction is involved, no building permit
shall be issued for the construction of any building requiring a sewage
disposal system until a permit is obtained pursuant to the terms of
this chapter. In no case shall construction of a building be begun
until such permit is obtained.
C.
All permits to construct, alter or repair an individual
sewage disposal system shall expire one year from the date of issuance.
A.
If the Board of Health finds that any individual sewage
disposal system is being erected or installed in violation of the
code of this section, it may order that:
B.
After issuance of any such order and the service of
a copy thereof upon any person connected with or working in or about
the erection or installation of any such individual sewage disposal
system, or any part thereof, no further work shall be done thereon
except in compliance with and as authorized by this order.
The fees and charges under this article shall
be as follows and shall be paid prior to any services being rendered:
A.
Two hundred twenty-five dollars for each application
for an approved new individual sewage disposal system. The fee will
include initial licensure of the system.
B.
Fifty dollars for each application for an approved
alteration (expansion or relocation) to an individual sewage disposal
system. The fee will include initial licensure of the system.
C.
Twenty-five dollars for each application approved
to effect a simple repair of an existing individual sewage disposal
system which will not increase the size of the system. The fee will
include initial licensure of the system.
D.
Fifty dollars for each soil log witnessed for a proposed
subdivision.
E.
Fifty dollars for each soil log witnessed for construction
of a new individual sewage disposal system.
F.
Fifty dollars for witnessing a soil log or logs for
alteration of an individual sewage disposal system.
G.
Twenty-five dollars for each approved application
for an individual sewage disposal system which requires a revision
to an application that was previously approved.
H.
Twenty-five dollars for each approved application
for an individual sewage disposal system, which a change in ownership
occurs, and an application has already been approved.
A.
If a certificate of compliance is denied by the Board
of Health, the applicant may request a hearing before the Board. The
Board of Health shall hold a hearing within 15 days of such request
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 58:11-31. Upon such hearing, the Board
of Health shall affirm, alter or rescind its previous determination
and take action accordingly within 15 days after the date of such
hearing.
B.
Procedures for appeals from any other actions of the
Board of Health pursuant to this chapter shall be taken in accordance
with procedures established by the Board of Health.
In addition to the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:9A-101
et seq.:
A.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter,
any terms or condition of any permit or license issued hereunder,
shall be liable for one or more of the following penalties: (1) fine
not exceeding $1,000; (2) imprisonment for any term not exceeding
90 days; (3) period of community service not exceeding 90 days. [N.J.S.A.
40:69A(6)].
B.
Any person who fails to comply with any notice or
order issued by the Board of Health pursuant to this chapter shall
be liable for one or more of the following penalties: (1) fine not
exceeding $1,000; (2) imprisonment for any term not exceeding 90 days;
(3) period of community service not exceeding 90 days. [N.J.S.A. 40:A-29(b)].
C.
Each violation for each separate day and each violation
of any provision of this chapter, any terms or condition of any permit
or license, or any notice or order issued by the Board of Health shall
constitute a separate and distinct violation under this chapter.
D.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting
the remedies of the Board of Health for violations of this chapter.
The Board of Health may proceed under any other remedy available at
law or in equity for any violation of this chapter, or any term or
condition of any permit or license issued by the Township, or for
any failure to comply with any notice or order issued by the Township
under this chapter.
