[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council
of the Township of West Windsor 12-29-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-54. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that
all landscapers are cognizant of the Township's leaf and brush ordinances.
Nothing in this chapter shall relieve any owner, lessee or tenant
from his/her responsibility to comply with the requirements of the
Township's leaf and brush ordinances. The Township makes no guarantee
or representation regarding the fitness, knowledge or qualification
of any person that is registered with the Township to engage in landscaping
for hire.
As used in this chapter, the following words
and phrases shall have the following meanings:
To demand and/or accept payment or compensation for completion
of landscaping services.
To be in the business, occupation or trade of adorning or
improving property or portions of property by trimming or cutting
grass or shrubs; by planting, installing or removing leaves, branches,
logs, grass, flowers, mulch, hedges, shrubs or trees. As used in this
chapter, the term "landscape" or "landscaping" shall also refer to
the solicitation of the above referenced services.
Any individual or entity including, but not limited to, any
partnership, corporation (for-profit, nonprofit, or municipal and
its agencies), firm, association or any combination of the foregoing.
A.
No person shall engage in any landscaping for hire
on any public or private property within the Township unless he/she
has first registered with the Township.
B.
At the time of registration, the applicant shall certify
that he/she has received a copy of and will comply with the provisions
of the Township's leaf and brush ordinances.
C.
Every registration shall be issued and renewed on
an annual basis, upon payment of an annual fee to the Township in
the amount of $10.
A.
No registration shall be required of any owners, lessee
or tenant of real property who shall personally perform activities
otherwise requiring registration; except that all such work must otherwise
comply with Township ordinances.
B.
Home improvement contractors registered pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 13:45-17.1 et seq. on or after December 31, 2005, shall not
be required to register with the Township as required by this chapter.
C.
Persons who are specifically exempt from the registration
requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:45-17.1 et seq. pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:45-17.4
on or after December 31, 2005, shall be required to register with
the Township as set forth in this chapter.
A.
The Township Council may, upon recommendation of the
Township Engineer or designee, after notice and opportunity for hearing,
suspend or revoke any registration for violation of law or related
Township ordinances, or for good cause shown to be adverse to the
public health, safety or welfare.
B.
When the Township Engineer or designee has reasonable
cause to believe that an emergency affecting the public health, safety
or welfare exists, said official may temporarily suspend any registration
until the Township Council can be convened to consider the suspension.
Such period shall not exceed 30 days, unless consented to by the landscaper
and the Township Engineer or designee.
