[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Bay Head
11-6-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-6. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Borough Council finds and determines that the discharge of groundwater
relating to excavation for a structure or swimming pool into or upon the surface
of any public sidewalk, street or public place creates a nuisance to the general
public. The Borough Council also finds the discharge of water from a cellar,
basement, crawl space, swimming pool or similar structure into the municipal
sanitary sewer system causes an unnecessary expense to the Municipality.
The discharge of groundwater relating to excavation, construction or
repair of a structure or swimming pool into or upon the surface of any public
sidewalk, street or public place or in such place or manner as to reach any
public sidewalk, street or public place is prohibited.
Groundwater relating to excavation, construction or repair of a structure
or swimming pool may be discharged directly into a public storm sewer system,
provided that the water does not flow into or on any public sidewalk, street
or public place. Any hose, pipe or similar device used to discharge such groundwater
into a public storm sewer shall not block an automobile from accessing a driveway.
The discharge of water from a cellar, basement, crawl space, swimming
pool or any structure constructed or maintained on private property for the
purpose of retaining water into the municipal sanitary sewer system is prohibited.
For a violation of any provision of this chapter, the maximum penalty,
upon conviction thereof, shall be a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment
for up to 90 days or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days,
or any combination thereof. Each and every day in which a violation of any
provision of this chapter exists shall constitute a separate violation.
