The purpose of this chapter shall be to require the clear display of
building numbers to public streets for all properties that contain principal
buildings within the Borough of Haledon in order to assist the general public
and the authorities in identifying any property in case of an emergency, as
well as for the welfare of the general public in conducting their normal affairs,
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:67-1 et seq.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Construction Official of the Borough
of Haledon, who is empowered to order in writing the remedying of any condition
found to exist in violation of any provision of this chapter.
The owner or agent of a building or premises, if a violation of any
of the provisions of this chapter shall have been committed or shall exist,
or the lessee or tenant of any part of the buildings or premises in which
such violations shall have been committed or shall exist, or agent, architect,
builder, contractor or any other person who shall commit, take part or assist
in any violation or who shall maintain any building or premises in which any
violation of this chapter shall exist, or the persons so violating same who
refuse to correct said violations within one month after written notice has
been mailed to them, shall, for each and every violation of the provisions
of this chapter, be subject to a maximum fine of not more than $100 and a
minimum fine of $1 for each day of violation, plus costs. Each and every day
that such a violation continues after said notice as hereinabove prescribed
shall be considered a separate and specific violation of this chapter.