The public officer as designated herein is hereby directed to
identify abandoned properties within the municipality, place said
properties on an abandoned property list established as provided in
Section 36 of P.L. 1996, c. 62 (N.J.S.A. 55:19-55), as amended by
Section 28 of P.L. 2003, c. 210, and provide such notices and carry
out such other tasks as are required to effectuate an abandoned property
list as provided by law.
This chapter applies to defaulted and vacant property within
the Township of Riverside.
The Code Enforcement Officer is hereby designated as the public
officer for the purpose of carrying out the responsibilities established
by this chapter and shall have all the responsibilities and powers
provided by law.
The public officer herein designated shall exercise the authority
granted the municipality pursuant to Section 12 of P.L. 2003, c. 210,
to designate qualified rehabilitation entities to act as the designee
of the municipality with respect to the provisions of that section.
The public officer shall provide a report to the Mayor and Township
Committee every six months, with respect to the number and location
of properties on the abandoned property list, the status of those
properties, and any actions taken by the municipality or by any qualified
rehabilitation entity designated pursuant to the authority granted
the public officer with respect to any property on the list or any
other abandoned property within Riverside Township.