[Ord. No. 168-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
The purpose of this section is to prohibit the spilling, dumping
or disposal of materials other than stormwater to the municipal separate
storm sewer system (MS4) operated by the Township of Long Hill, so
as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe
penalties for the failure to comply.
[Ord. No. 168-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this section clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word 'shall' is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
Shall mean a conveyance or system of conveyances (including
roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs,
gutters, ditches, man-made channels or storm drains) that is owned
or operated by the Township of Long Hill or other public body, and
is designed and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association or political subdivision of this State subject to
municipal jurisdiction.
Shall mean water resulting from precipitation (including
rain and snow) that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to
the subsurface, is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage
or drainage facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.
[Ord. No. 168-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
The spilling, dumping or disposal of materials other than stormwater
to the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by the Township
of Long Hill is prohibited. The spilling, dumping or disposal of materials
other than stormwater in such a manner as to cause the discharge of
pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system is also prohibited.
[Ord. No. 168-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
a.
Water line flushing and discharges from potable water sources.
b.
Uncontaminated groundwater (e.g., infiltration, crawl space or basement
sump pumps, foundation or footing drains, rising ground waters).
c.
Air conditioning condensate (excluding contact and non-contact cooling
water).
d.
Irrigation water (including landscape and lawn watering runoff).
e.
Flows from springs, riparian habitats and wetlands, water reservoir
discharges and diverted stream flows.
f.
Residential car washing water and residential swimming pool discharges.
g.
Sidewalk, driveway and street wash water.
h.
Flows from firefighting activities.
i.
Flows from rinsing of the following equipment with clean water:
1.
Beach maintenance equipment immediately following their use for their
intended purposes; and
2.
Equipment used in the application of salt and de-icing materials
immediately following salt and de-icing material applications. Prior
to rinsing with clean water, all residual salt and de-icing materials
must be removed from equipment and vehicles to the maximum extent
practicable using dry cleaning methods (e.g., shoveling and sweeping).
Recovered materials are to be returned to storage for reuse or properly
discarded.
3.
Rinsing of equipment, as noted in the above situation, is limited
to exterior, undercarriage and exposed parts and does not apply to
engines or other enclosed machinery.
[Ord. No. 168-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department or the
Code Enforcement Officer of the Township of Long Hill.
[Ord. No. 168-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
[Ord. No. 165-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
The purpose of this section is to prohibit the feeding of unconfined
wildlife in any public park or on any other property owned or operated
by the Township of Long Hill, so as to protect public health, safety
and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
[Ord. No. 165-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
Shall mean to give, place, expose, deposit, distribute or
scatter any edible material with the intention of feeding, attracting
or enticing wildlife. Feeding does not include baiting in the legal
taking of fish and/or game.
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association or political subdivision of this State subject to
municipal jurisdiction.
Shall mean all animals that are neither human nor domesticates.
[Ord. No. 165-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
No person shall feed, in any public park or on any other property
owned or operated by the Township of Long Hill, any wildlife, excluding
confined wildlife (for example, wildlife confined in zoos, parks or
rehabilitation centers, or unconfined wildlife at environmental education
centers).
[Ord. No. 165-05§ 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
[Ord. No. 165-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
[Ord. No. 164-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
The purpose of this section is to establish requirements for
the proper handling of yard waste in the Township of Long Hill, so
as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe
penalties for the failure to comply.
[Ord. No. 164-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this section clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
Shall mean the placement of yard waste in a trash can, bucket,
bag or other vessel, such as to prevent the yard waste from spilling
or blowing out into the street and coming into contact with stormwater.
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association or political subdivision of this State subject to
municipal jurisdiction.
Shall mean any street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway,
viaduct, drive or other way, which is an existing State, County or
municipal roadway, and includes the land between the street lines,
whether improved or unimproved, and any comprise pavement, shoulders,
gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking areas and other areas within the
street lines.
Shall mean leaves and grass clippings.
[Ord. No. 164-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
The owner or occupant of any property, or any employee or contractor
of such owner or occupant engaged to provide lawn care or landscaping
services, shall not sweep, rake, blow or otherwise place yard waste,
unless the yard waste is containerized, in the street. If yard waste
that is not containerized is placed in the street, the party responsible
for placement of yard waste must remove the yard waste from the street
or said party shall be deemed in violation of this section.
[Ord. No. 164-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the Code
Enforcement Officer.
[Ord. No. 164-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
[Ord. No. 166-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
The purpose of this section is to establish a yard waste collection
and disposal program in the Township of Long Hill, so as to protect
public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for
the failure to comply.
[Ord. No. 166-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this section clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
Shall mean the placement of yard waste in a trash can, bucket,
bag or other vessel, such as to prevent the yard waste from spilling
or blowing out into the street and coming into contact with stormwater.
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association or political subdivision of this State subject to
municipal jurisdiction.
Shall mean any street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway,
viaduct, drive or other way, which is an existing State, County or
municipal roadway, and includes the land between the street lines,
whether improved or unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders,
gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking areas and other areas within the
street lines.
Shall mean leaves and grass clippings.
[Ord. No. 166-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
Sweeping, raking, blowing or otherwise placing yard waste that
is not containerized at the curb or along the street is only allowed
during the seven days prior to a scheduled and announced collection,
and shall not be placed closer than 10 feet from any storm drain inlet.
Placement of such yard waste at the curb or along the street at any
other time or in any other manner is a violation of this section.
If such placement of yard waste occurs, the party responsible for
placement of the yard waste must remove the yard waste from the street
or said party shall be deemed in violation of this section.
[Ord. No. 166-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the Code
Enforcement Officer.
[Ord. No. 166-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
[Ord. No. 171-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this section clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory. The definitions below are the same as or
based on corresponding definitions in the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NJPDES) rules at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2.
Shall mean waste and wastewater from humans or household
operations.
Shall mean any physical or nonphysical connection that discharges
domestic sewage, non-contact cooling water, process wastewater, or
other industrial waste (other than stormwater) to the municipal separate
storm sewer system operated by the Township of Long Hill, unless that
discharge is authorized under a NJPDES permit other than the Tier
A Municipal Stormwater General Permit (NJPDES Permit Number NJ0141852).
Nonphysical connections may include, but are not limited to, leaks,
flows, or overflows into the municipal separate storm sewer system.
Shall mean non-domestic waste, including, but not limited
to, those pollutants regulated under Section 307(a), (b), or (c) of
the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 1317(a), (b), or
(c)).
Shall mean a conveyance or system of conveyances (including
roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs,
gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains) that is owned
or operated by Long Hill Township or other public body and is designed
and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
Shall mean a permit issued by the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection to implement the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NJPDES) rules at N.J.A.C. 7:14A.
Shall mean water used to reduce temperature for the purpose
of cooling. Such waters do not come into direct contact with any raw
material, intermediate product (other than heat) or finished product.
Non-contact cooling water may however contain algaecides, or biocides
to control fouling of equipment such as heat exchangers, and/or corrosion
inhibitors.
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject
to municipal jurisdiction.
Shall mean any water which, during manufacturing or processing,
comes into direct contact with or results from the production or use
of any raw material, intermediate product, finished product, by-product,
or waste product. Process wastewater includes, but is not limited
to, leachate and cooling water other than non-contact cooling water.
Shall mean water resulting from precipitation (including
rain and snow) that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to
the subsurface, is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage
or drainage facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.
[Ord. No. 171-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged through
an illicit connection to the municipal separate storm sewer system
operated by the Township of Long Hill any domestic sewage, non-contact
cooling water, process wastewater, or other industrial waste (other
than stormwater).
[Ord. No. 171-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the Code
Enforcement Officer and the Township Police Department.
[Ord. No. 171-05 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
[Ord. No. 252-09 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
The purpose of this section is to regulate the outdoor application
of fertilizer so as to reduce the overall amount of excess nutrients
entering waterways, thereby helping to protect and improve surface
water quality. This section does not apply to fertilizer application
on commercial farms.
[Ord. No. 252-09 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
Elevated levels of nutrients, particularly phosphorus, in surface
waterbodies can result in excessive and accelerated growth of algae
and aquatic plants (eutrophication). Excessive plant growth can result
in diurnal variations and extremes in dissolved oxygen and pH, which,
in turn, can be detrimental to aquatic life. As algae and plant materials
die off, the decay process creates a further demand on dissolved oxygen
levels. The presence of excessive plant matter can also restrict use
of the affected water for recreation and water supply. While healthy
vegetated areas are protective of water quality by stabilizing soil
and filtering precipitation, when fertilizers are applied to the land
surface improperly or in excess of the needs of target vegetation,
nutrients can be transported by means of stormwater to nearby waterways,
contributing to the problematic growth of excessive aquatic vegetation.
Most soils in New Jersey contain sufficient amounts of phosphorus
to support adequate root growth for established turf. Over time, it
is necessary to replenish available phosphorus, but generally not
at the levels commonly applied. Other target vegetation, such as vegetable
gardens and agricultural/horticultural plantings, will have a greater
need for phosphorus application, as will the repair or establishment
of new lawns or cover vegetation. A soils test and fertilizer application
recommendation geared to the soil and planting type is the best means
to determine the amount of nutrients to apply. Timing and placement
of fertilizer application is also critical to avoid transport of nutrients
to waterways through stormwater runoff. Fertilizer applied immediately
prior to a runoff-producing rainfall, outside the growing season or
to impervious surfaces is most likely to be carried away by means
of runoff without accomplishing the desired objective of supporting
target vegetation growth. Therefore, the management of the type, amount
and techniques for fertilizer application is necessary as one tool
to protect water resources. This section does not apply to application
of fertilizer on commercial farms, but improper application of fertilizer
on farms would be problematic as well. Stewardship on the part of
commercial farmers is needed to address this potential source of excess
nutrient load to waterbodies. Commercial farmers are expected to implement
best management practices in accordance with conservation management
plans or resource conservation plans developed for the farm by the
Natural Resource Conservation Service and approved by the Soil Conservation
District Board.
[Ord. No. 252-09 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this section clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
a.
BUFFER – Shall mean the land area, 25 feet in width, adjacent
to any waterbody.
b.
COMMERCIAL FARM – Shall mean a farm management unit producing
agricultural or horticultural products worth $2,500 or more annually.
c.
FERTILIZER – Shall mean a fertilizer material, mixed fertilizer
or any other substance containing one or more recognized plant nutrients,
which is used for its plant nutrient content, which is designed for
use or claimed to have value in promoting plant growth, and which
is sold, offered for sale, or intended for sale.
d.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE – Shall mean a surface that has been covered
with a layer of material so that it is highly resistant to infiltration
by water. This term shall be used to include any highway, street,
sidewalk, parking lot, driveway, or other material that prevents infiltration
of water into the soil.
e.
PERSON – Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject
to municipal jurisdiction.
f.
PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER – Shall mean any fertilizer that contains
phosphorus, expressed as P2O5, with a guaranteed analysis of greater than zero; except that it
shall not be considered to include animal (including human) or vegetable
manures, agricultural liming materials, or wood ashes that have not
been amended to increase their nutrient content.
g.
WATERBODY – Shall mean a surface water feature, such as a lake,
river, stream, creek, pond, lagoon, bay or estuary.
[Ord. No. 252-09 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
No person may do any of the following:
a.
Apply fertilizer when a runoff producing rainfall is occurring or
predicted and/or when soils are saturated and a potential for fertilizer
movement off-site exists.
b.
Apply fertilizer to an impervious surface. Fertilizer inadvertently
applied to an impervious surface must be swept or blown back into
the target surface or returned to either its original or another appropriate
container for reuse.
c.
Apply fertilizer within the buffer of any waterbody.
d.
Apply fertilizer more than 15 days prior to the start of or at any
time after the end of the recognized growing season (March 1 through
November 15).
[Ord. No. 252-09 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
No person may do the following:
a.
Apply phosphorus fertilizer in outdoor areas.
b.
Exceptions.
1.
Application of phosphorus fertilizer needed for:
2.
Application of phosphorus fertilizer that delivers liquid or granular
fertilizer under the soil's surface, directly to the feeder roots.
3.
Application of phosphorus fertilizer to residential container plantings,
flowerbeds, or vegetable gardens.
[Ord. No. 252-09 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
This section shall be enforced by the Code Enforcement Officer.
[Ord. No. 252-09 § 1; Ord. No. 266-10 § 3]
[Ord. No. 266-10 § 2]
This section requires the retrofitting of existing storm drain
inlets which are in direct contact with repaving, repairing, reconstruction,
or resurfacing or alterations of facilities on private property, to
prevent the discharge of solids and floatables (such as plastic bottles,
cans, food wrappers and other litter) to the municipal separate storm
sewer system(s) operated by the Township of Long Hill so as to protect
public health, safety and welfare, and prescribes penalties for the
failure to comply. In order to facilitate the upgrading of storm drain
inlets, the Township will maintain a list of suppliers in the area
which keep inlet grates and compliant ECO heads in stock.
[Ord. No. 266-10 § 2]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in text of this section clearly demonstrates a different
meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the
present tense include the future, words used in the plural number
include the singular number, and words used in the singular number
include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and
not merely directory.
Shall mean a conveyance or system of conveyances (including
roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs,
gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains) that is owned
or operated by Long Hill Township or other public body, and is designed
and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject
to municipal jurisdiction.
Shall mean an opening in a storm drain used to collect stormwater
runoff and includes, but is not limited to, a grate inlet, curb-opening
inlet, slotted inlet, and combination inlet.
Shall mean the ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams
and bodies of surface or ground water, whether natural or artificial,
within the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its
jurisdiction.
[Ord. No. 266-10 § 2]
No person in control of private property (except a residential
lot with one single-family house) shall authorize the repaying, repairing
(excluding the repair of individual potholes), resurfacing (including
top coating or chip sealing with asphalt emulsion or a thin base of
hot bitumen), reconstructing or altering any surface that is in direct
contact with an existing storm drain inlet on that property unless
the storm drain inlet either:
[Ord. No. 266-10 § 2]
Storm drain inlets identified in subsection 12-7.3 above shall comply with the following standard to control passage of solid and floatable materials through storm drain inlets. For purposes of this paragraph, solid and floatable materials means sediment, debris, trash, and other floating, suspended, or settleable solids. For exemptions to this standard see subsection 12-7.4c.
a.
Property owners shall use either of the following grates whenever
they use a grate in pavement or another ground surface to collect
stormwater from that surface into a storm drain or surface water body
under that grate:
1.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) bicycle safe
grate, which is described in Chapter 2.4 of the NJDOT Bicycle Compatible
Roadways and Bikeways Planning and Design Guidelines (April 1996);
or
2.
A different grate, if each individual clear space in that grate has
an area of no more than seven square inches, or is not greater than
0.5 inches across the smallest dimension.
Examples of grates subject to this standard include grates in
grate inlets, the grate portion (non-curb-opening portion) of combination
inlets, grates on storm sewer manholes, ditch grates, trench grates,
and grates of spacer bars in slotted drains. Examples of ground surfaces
include surfaces of road (including bridges), driveways, parking areas,
bikeways, plazas, sidewalks, lawns, fields, open channels, and stormwater
basin floors.
b.
Whenever property owners use a curb-opening inlet, the clear space
in that curb opening (or each individual clear space, if the curb
opening has two or more clear spaces) shall have an area of no more
than seven square inches, or be no greater than two inches across
the smallest dimension.
c.
This standard does not apply:
1.
Where the Municipal Engineer agrees that this standard would cause
inadequate hydraulic performance that could not practicably be overcome
by using additional or larger storm drain inlets that meet these standards;
2.
Where flows are conveyed through any device (e.g., end of pipe netting
facility, manufactured treatment device, or a catch basin hood) that
is designed, at a minimum, to prevent delivery of all solid and floatable
materials that could not pass through one of the following:
3.
Where flows are conveyed through a trash rack that has parallel bars
with one inch spacing between the bars; or
4.
Where the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection determines,
pursuant to the New Jersey Register of Historic Places Rules at N.J.A.C.
7:4-7.2(c), that action to meet this standard is an undertaking that
constitutes an encroachment or will damage or destroy the New Jersey
Register listed historic property.
[Ord. No. 266-10 § 2]
This section shall be enforced by the Long Hill Township Engineering
Department or any person(s) designated by the Township Administrator
to perform such inspections for the Township. These person(s) can
be, but are not limited to, the Zoning Officer, the Code Enforcement
Officer, Department of Public Works Superintendent and Building Code
Official.
[Ord. No. 266-10 § 2]
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this section shall be subject to one warning. For each subsequent violation, the penalty shall be in accordance with Section 1-5 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Long Hill. Each storm drain inlet that is not retrofitted to meet the design standard shall be considered a separate offense.
[Ord. No. 267-10 § 1]
This section requires dumpsters and other refuse containers
that are outdoors or exposed to stormwater to be covered at all times
and prohibits the spilling, dumping, leaking, or otherwise discharge
of liquids, semi-liquids or solids from the containers to the municipal
separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Township of Long Hill
and/or the waters of the State so as to protect public health, safety
and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for the failure to comply.
[Ord. No. 267-10 § 1]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in text of this section clearly demonstrates a different
meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the
present tense include the future, words used in the plural number
include the singular number, and words used in the singular number
include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and
not merely directory.
Shall mean a conveyance or system of conveyances (including
roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs,
gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains) that is owned
or operated by Long Hill Township or other public body, and is designed
and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject
to municipal jurisdiction.
Shall mean any waste container that a person controls whether
owned, leased, or operated, including dumpsters, trash cans, garbage
pails, and plastic trash bags.
Shall mean water resulting from precipitation (including
rain and snow) that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to
the subsurface, is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage
or drainage facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.
Shall mean the ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams
and bodies of surface or ground water, whether natural or artificial,
within the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its
jurisdiction.
[Ord. No. 267-10 § 1]
a.
Any person who controls, whether owned, leased, or operated, a refuse
container or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster
is covered at all times and shall prevent refuse from spilling out
or overflowing.
b.
Any person who owns, leases or otherwise uses a refuse container
or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster does not leak
or otherwise discharge liquids, semi-liquids or solids to the municipal
separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Township of Long Hill.
[Ord. No. 267-10 § 1]
a.
Permitted temporary demolition containers.
b.
Litter receptacles (other than dumpsters or other bulk containers).
c.
Individual homeowner trash and recycling containers.
d.
Refuse containers at facilities authorized to discharge stormwater
under a valid NJPDES permit.
e.
Large bulky items (e.g., furniture, bound carpet and padding, white
goods placed curbside for pickup).
[Ord. No. 267-10 § 1]
This section shall be enforced by the Township's contractual
health agency.
[Ord. No. 267-10 § 1]
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a penalty in accordance with Section 1-5 of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of Long Hill. Each day in which a violation exists shall be considered to be a separate offense.
[Added 10-25-2023 by Ord. No. 526-23]
The purpose of this section is to prevent stored salt and other
solid de-icing materials from being exposed to stormwater.
This section establishes requirements for the storage of salt
and other solid de-icing materials on properties not owned or operated
by the municipality (privately owned), including residences, in the
Township of Long Hill to protect the environment, public health, safety
and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
[Added 10-25-2023 by Ord. No. 526-23]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this section clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When consistent with the context, words used
in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
Any granular or solid material such as melting salt or any
other granular solid that assists in the melting of snow.
A surface that has been covered with a layer of material
so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water.
A permanent building or permanent structure that is anchored
to a permanent foundation with an impermeable floor, and that is completely
roofed and walled (new structures require a door or other means of
sealing the access way from wind-driven rainfall).
A fabric frame structure is a permanent structure if it meets
the following specifications:
Concrete blocks, jersey barriers or other similar material shall
be placed around the interior of the structure to protect the side
walls during loading and unloading of de-icing materials;
The design shall prevent stormwater run-on and run through,
and the fabric cannot leak;
The structure shall be erected on an impermeable slab;
The structure cannot be open sided; and
The structure shall have a roll-up door or other means of sealing
the access way from wind-driven rainfall.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
A person who resides on a residential property where de-icing
material is stored.
The point of entry into the storm sewer system.
[Added 10-25-2023 by Ord. No. 526-23]
a.
Temporary outdoor storage of de-icing materials in accordance with
the requirements below is allowed between October 15 and April 15:
1.
Loose materials shall be placed on a flat, impervious surface in
a manner that prevents stormwater run-through;
2.
Loose materials shall be placed at least 50 feet from surface water
bodies, storm drain inlets, ditches and/or other stormwater conveyance
channels;
3.
Loose materials shall be maintained in a cone-shaped storage pile.
If loading or unloading activities alter the cone-shape during daily
activities, tracked materials shall be swept back into the storage
pile, and the storage pile shall be reshaped into a cone after use;
4.
Loose materials shall be covered as follows:
(a)
The cover shall be waterproof, impermeable, and flexible;
(b)
The cover shall extend to the base of the pile(s);
(c)
The cover shall be free from holes or tears;
(d)
The cover shall be secured and weighed down around the perimeter
to prevent removal by wind; and
(e)
Weight shall be placed on the cover(s) in such a way that minimizes
the potential of exposure as materials shift and runoff flows down
to the base of the pile.
(1)
Sandbags lashed together with rope or cable and placed uniformly
over the flexible cover, or poly-cord nets provide a suitable method.
Items that can potentially hold water (e.g., old tires) shall not
be used;
5.
Containers must be sealed when not in use; and
6.
The site shall be free of all de-icing materials between April 16
and October 14.
b.
De-icing materials should be stored in a permanent structure if a
suitable storage structure is available. For storage of loose de-icing
materials in a permanent structure, such storage may be permanent,
and thus not restricted to October 15 through April 15.
c.
Any such temporary and/or permanent structures must also comply with
all other local ordinances, including building and zoning regulations.
d.
The property owner, or owner of the de-icing materials if different,
shall designate a person(s) responsible for operations at the site
where these materials are stored outdoors, and who shall document
that weekly inspections are conducted to ensure that the conditions
of this section are met. Inspection records shall be kept on site
and made available to the municipality upon request.
1.
Residents who operate businesses from their homes that utilize de-icing
materials are required to perform weekly inspections.
[Added 10-25-2023 by Ord. No. 526-23]
Residents may store de-icing materials outside in a solid-walled,
closed container that prevents precipitation from entering and exiting
the container, and which prevents the de-icing materials from leaking
or spilling out. Under these circumstances, weekly inspections are
not necessary, but repair or replacement of damaged or inadequate
containers shall occur within two weeks.
If containerized (in bags or buckets) de-icing materials are stored within a permanent structure, they are not subject to the storage and inspection requirements in Subsection 12-9.3 above. Piles of de-icing materials are not exempt, even if stored in a permanent structure.
This ordinance does not apply to facilities where the stormwater
discharges from de-icing material storage activities are regulated
under another NJPDES permit.
[Added 10-25-2023 by Ord. No. 526-23]
This section shall be enforced by the Code Enforcement Officer
and the Zoning Enforcement Officer and their deputies.
[Added 10-25-2023 by Ord. No. 526-23]
