All vacant structures and premises thereof or
vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure, and sanitary
condition as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem
or adversely affect the public health or safety. Preservation areas
and property areas maintained in their natural state are exempt from
these regulations.
All exterior property and premises shall be
maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. The owner of
the property shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the
shared or public areas of the property. Occupants shall keep that
part of the exterior property that they occupy or control in a clean
and sanitary condition. Preservation areas and property areas maintained
in their natural state are exempt from these regulations.
A.
Defacement of property. No person shall willfully
or wantonly damage, mutilate, or deface any exterior surface of any
structure or building on any private or public property by placing
thereon any marking, carving, or graffiti. It shall be the responsibility
of the property owner to remove and/or repair the damage caused by
any such marking, carving, or graffiti.
B.
Grading and drainage. All premises shall be graded
and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the accumulation
of stagnant water thereon, or within any structure located thereon.
Approved retention areas and reservoirs are exceptions. Drainage of
roofs and paved areas, yards and courts, and other open areas on the
premises shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public
nuisance.
C.
Illicit Connections. No person shall discharge or
cause to be discharged through an illicit connection to the municipal
separate storm sewer system operated by the Township any domestic
sewage, noncontact cooling water, process wastewater, or other industrial
waste (other than stormwater).
D.
Combustible and flammable materials. Combustible and
flammable materials, including, but not limited to, mulch, shall be
located no closer than 18 inches to any structure used for human habitation.
Owner-occupied, single-family dwellings shall be exempt from this
requirement.
E.
Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be
maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 10 inches.
All noxious weeds shall be prohibited.
F.
Rodent harborage. All exterior property shall be kept
free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where found, rodents shall
be exterminated promptly by approved processes that will not be injurious
to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be
taken to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation.
G.
Walkways and driveways. All sidewalks, walkways, stairs,
driveways, parking spaces, and similar areas shall be kept in a proper
state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions.
H.
Exhaust vents. Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans, or
blowers shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease,
smoke, odors, or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon
abutting or adjacent public or private property or that of another
tenant.
I.
Accessory structures. All accessory structures, including,
but not limited to, detached garages, sheds, decks, fences, and walls,
shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair.
J.
Swimming pools.
(1)
Swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas shall be maintained
in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair.
(2)
Requirements for barriers for swimming pools, hot
tubs, and spas that are 24 inches or more in depth, have a surface
area of 250 square feet or more, and/or include a filter shall conform
to the regulations of the Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23).
K.
Motor vehicles. No inoperable or unregistered motor
vehicle shall be parked, kept, or stored on any premises, and no vehicle
shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or
in the process of being stripped or dismantled unless it is stored
inside a permanent structure.
L.
Parking. Motor vehicles and trailers designed to carry
motorized or nonmotorized vehicles shall be parked only on driveways
or designated parking areas made of blacktop, concrete, or stone that
appear on an approved survey or site plan of the property. Areas of
soil, grass, or other vegetation shall not be used for parking.
The exterior of a structure shall be maintained
in good repair, structurally sound, and sanitary so as not to pose
a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare.
A.
Structural members. All structural members shall be
maintained free from deterioration and shall be capable of safely
supporting the imposed dead and live loads.
B.
Protective treatment of surfaces. All exterior surfaces
shall be maintained in good condition and be properly weatherproofed
to prevent deterioration. All wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant
woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting
or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking, and chipped
paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry
joints, as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter
of windows, doors, and skylights, shall be maintained weather resistant
and watertight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall
be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion and all surfaces with
rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future
rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior
surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt
from this requirement.
C.
Foundation walls. All foundation walls shall be maintained
plumb, free from open cracks and breaks, and kept in such condition
so as to prevent the entry of rodents and other pests.
D.
Exterior walls. All exterior walls shall be maintained
free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and shall
be maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated, where required,
to prevent deterioration.
E.
Roofs and drainage. Roof areas and flashing shall
be sound, tight, and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage
shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls
or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters, and downspouts
shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof
water shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance.
F.
Overhang extensions. All overhang extensions including,
but not limited to, canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, fire
escapes, standpipes, and exhaust ducts shall be properly anchored
and maintained in good repair and be so as to be safe and sound.
G.
Chimneys and towers. All chimneys, cooling towers,
smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally
safe, sound, and in good repair.
H.
Stairs, decks, porches, and balconies. Every exterior
stairway, deck, porch, and balcony, and all appurtenances attached
thereto, shall be properly anchored, structurally safe and sound,
capable of supporting the imposed loads, and maintained in good repair.
I.
Guards and handrails. All exterior guards and handrails
shall be required and constructed in conformance with the regulations
of the Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23); and shall be firmly
fastened, capable of supporting normally imposed loads, and maintained
in good condition.
J.
Doors, windows, and skylights. Every door, window,
skylight, and frame thereof shall be maintained in sound condition,
good repair, and weathertight.
(1)
All exterior doors, door assemblies, and hardware
shall be maintained in good working condition. Locks at all entrances
to dwelling units, rooming units, and guestrooms shall tightly secure
the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be readily able to
be opened from the side from which egress is to be made without the
need for keys, special knowledge, or effort.
(2)
All glazing materials shall be maintained free from
cracks and holes.
(3)
Every openable window shall operate easily and have
the capability of being held in position by window hardware.
(4)
Every door, window, and other outside opening required
for ventilation of habitable rooms shall be supplied with approved,
tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch; and every
swinging door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.
(5)
Every openable basement window shall be supplied with
rodent shields, storm windows, or other approved protection against
the entry of rodents.
(6)
Every basement hatchway shall be maintained to prevent
the entrance of rodents, rain, and surface drainage water.
K.
Decorative elements. All belt courses, corbels, cornices,
terra cotta trim, wall facings, and similar decorative features shall
be properly anchored and maintained in good repair and a safe condition.
L.
Premises identification. Each structure to which a
street number has been assigned shall have such number displayed in
a position easily observed and readable from the public right-of-way.
All numbers shall be in Arabic numerals at least four inches high
with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch.
Doors, windows, or basement hatchways for dwelling
units, room units, or housekeeping units that are rented, leased,
or let shall be provided with devices designed to provide security
for the occupants and property within.
A.
Doors. All doors providing access to a dwelling unit,
rooming unit, or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased, or let
shall be equipped with a deadbolt lock. Such deadbolt lock shall have
a lock throw of not less than 1 inch. For the purpose of this section,
a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock.
Such deadbolt locks shall be installed according to manufacturer's
specifications and maintained in good working order. All deadbolt
locks required by this section shall be designed and installed in
such a manner so as to be operable from inside the dwelling unit,
rooming unit, or housekeeping unit without the use of a key, tool,
combination thereof, or any other special knowledge or effort.
B.
Windows. All operable windows that provide access
to a dwelling unit, rooming unit, or housekeeping unit that is rented,
leased, or let shall be equipped with window sash locking devices.
C.
Basement hatchways. All basement hatchways that provide
access to a dwelling unit, rooming unit, or housekeeping unit that
is rented, leased, or let shall be equipped with devices that secure
the units from unauthorized entry.
The interior of a structure and equipment therein
shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, and in a sanitary
condition. The owner of a structure containing a rooming house, housekeeping
units, a hotel, a dormitory, two or more dwelling units, or two or
more nonresidential occupancies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary
condition, the shared or public areas of the structure. Occupants
shall keep that part of the structure that they occupy or control
in a clean and sanitary condition.
A.
Structural members. All structural members shall be
maintained structurally sound, and be capable of supporting the imposed
loads.
B.
Interior surfaces. All interior surfaces shall be
maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking,
or abraded paint shall be repaired, removed, or covered. Cracked or
loose plaster, decayed wood, and other defective surface conditions
shall be corrected.
C.
Stairs and walking surfaces. Every stair, ramp, landing,
balcony, porch, deck, or other walking surface shall be maintained
in a safe and sound condition and in good repair.
D.
Handrails and guards. All interior guards and handrails
shall be required and constructed in conformance with the regulations
of the Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23); and shall be firmly
fastened, capable of supporting normally imposed loads, and maintained
in good condition.
E.
Interior doors.
(1)
Every interior door shall fit reasonably well within
its frame and shall be capable of being opened and closed by being
properly and securely attached to jambs, headers, or tracks as intended
by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware.
(2)
Keyed locks, when installed to use a room or area
of a dwelling unit as a rooming unit and/or to convert such dwelling
unit into a rooming house, are prohibited.
F.
Additional Kitchens. The installation or construction
of an additional kitchen in any dwelling unit for the purpose of converting
such unit into a rooming house or creating another dwelling unit without
approval of the Township is strictly forbidden.
All exterior property and premises, and the
interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of
rubbish or garbage.
A.
Disposal of rubbish.
(1)
The owner or occupant of every occupied premises shall
supply a sufficient quantity of approved covered containers for rubbish
and shall be responsible for the removal of such rubbish.
(2)
Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of all
rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish in
approved containers.
(3)
Refrigerators and similar equipment not in operation
shall have their doors removed and shall be discarded.
(4)
No person shall sweep, rake, blow, or otherwise place
yard waste that is not containerized into any street. Should uncontainerized
yard waste be placed in a street, the party responsible for doing
so shall be required to remove such yard waste.
B.
Disposal of garbage.
(1)
The owner of every property producing garbage shall
supply, and at all times cause to be utilized, approved, durable,
leak-proof, outside garbage containers with tight-fitting covers for
the storage of such materials until removed from the premises for
disposal, in a sufficient quantity for the number of occupants thereof.
The owner of any structure shall be responsible
to ensure that such structure shall be kept free from insect and rodent
infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found
shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not
be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions
shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
