No nonresident person, business entity, organization, or association shall close, block, or otherwise hinder traffic on a municipal street, within the Township of Franklin, without authorization obtained pursuant to §
129-7. Any violation of this section shall be punished by a fine and/or imprisonment as provided in §
129-12.
The applicant shall be responsible for the removal of litter,
debris, and other materials from the street or portion thereof that
is closed pursuant to permit.
A municipal street closed pursuant to a valid permit shall not
be obstructed by obstacles which cannot be readily moved to allow
emergency and hazard vehicles to enter it in response to an emergency.
Any application requesting the closing of any street for a period
greater than 48 consecutive hours shall not become effective unless
and until it has been submitted to and approved by the Commissioner
of the Department of Transportation where required by law.
Any nonresident person, business entity, organization, or association
who or which shall violate any provision of this article shall, upon
conviction, be subject to a penalty of not more than $2,500. Each
day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. The Township
of Franklin may bring this action in the municipal court or Superior
Court as a summary proceeding under the Penalty Enforcement Law of
1999, P.L.1999, c.274 (N.J.S.A. 2A:58-10 et seq.), and any penalty
monies collected shall be paid to the Franklin Township Chief Financial
Officer; and