For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When consistent with the context, words used
in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
DEICING MATERIALS
Any granular or solid material such as melting salt or any
other granular solid that assists in the melting of snow.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
A surface that has been covered with a layer of material
so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water.
PERMANENT STRUCTURE
A permanent building or permanent structure that is anchored
to a permanent foundation with an impermeable floor, and that is completely
roofed and walled (new structures require a door or other means of
sealing the accessway from wind-driven rainfall). A fabric frame structure
is a permanent structure if it meets the following specifications:
A.
Concrete blocks, jersey barriers or other similar material shall
be placed around the interior of the structure to protect the side
walls during loading and unloading of deicing materials;
B.
The design shall prevent stormwater run-on and run-through,
and the fabric cannot leak;
C.
The structure shall be erected on an impermeable slab;
D.
The structure cannot be open-sided; and
E.
The structure shall have a roll-up door or other means of sealing
the accessway from wind-driven rainfall.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
RESIDENT
A person who resides on a residential property where deicing
material is stored.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Police Department and/or
other municipal officials of the Township of Riverside during the
course of ordinary enforcement duties.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this chapter shall have 72 hours to complete corrective action.
Repeat violations and/or failure to complete corrective action shall
be subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment in the county
jail for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both, in the discretion
of the Municipal Court Judge before whom such defendant shall be convicted.
A separate offense may be deemed committed on each day that a violation
occurs or continues.
Each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase of this
chapter is declared to be an independent section, subsection, sentence,
clause, and phrase, and finding or holding of any such portion of
this chapter to be unconstitutional, void, or ineffective for any
cause or reason shall not affect any other portion of this chapter.
This chapter shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption and any publication as may be required by law.