A prudent municipal Board of Health must act in a responsible fashion
to protect the water quality of its ground- and surface waters for the benefit
of present and future generations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3-31a and 58:11-23
et seq.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
HOLDING TANK
Closed watertight structure designed and operated in such a manner
as to receive and store sanitary sewage or septic tank effluent but not to
discharge sanitary sewage or septic tank effluent to the surface or ground
water or onto the surface of the land.
[Amended 10-19-2004 by Ord. No. 04-01BH]
A. The requirements contained herein shall be applicable
to:
(1) All activities that generate human waste in excess of the design
flow of the septic system on the premises.
(2) Activities for which a permanent sewage disposal facility is
not available.
B. Activities lasting five days or less are not subject to the permit requirements in this section but are subject to the provisions in §§
168-5,
168-6,
168-7,
168-8 and
168-10.
C. This chapter does not apply to approved construction operations,
which are governed by the East Amwell Township Construction Official.
A portable sanitation unit/portable chemical toilet shall be allowed
only for temporary use not exceeding nine months, except that a single renewal
of a permit may be obtained where the continued temporary use is shown to
the satisfaction of the Board of Health. Portable sanitation unit/portable
chemical toilet may be brought on the site not more than 48 hours before the
activity and shall be removed no later than 48 hours after the activity. Portable
sanitation unit/chemical toilet shall be secured to prevent use at any time
other than during the activity for which it is permitted.
The following fees and charges are established:
A. Fee for issuance of a permit for a portable sanitation
unit/portable chemical toilet shall be $25 for one toilet, $75 for up to five
toilets and $50 for each additional group of five toilets.
B. Fee for renewal of a permit shall be the same as above.
Any person, business, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions
of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable to a penalty of
not less than $100 nor more than $1,250 for each violation. Each day a particular
violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.