The demolition of any structure or building within the Borough
shall require a permit pursuant to the State Uniform Construction
Code (UCC).
Within five working days after demolition is complete, all debris
shall be removed from the site and excavation resulting shall be filled
with clean fill unless an extension of such time is obtained from
the Construction Official for good cause. The site shall be kept free
from all unsafe or hazardous conditions by its proper regulation,
restoration of established grades and erection of necessary retaining
walls and fences.
In the case of emergencies where there is a present danger to
persons or property because of the condition of a structure or building
as a result of fire, explosion or other causes, the Construction Code
Official, local official or the Borough Engineer shall have the power
to issue a demolition permit at his or her own discretion so long
as he or she is satisfied that a bona fide emergency exists and that
the structure to be demolished has been disconnected from all utility
services as required by this chapter and that no hazards exist within
the building or structure which would render it dangerous to demolish.
The Borough shall be exempt from the requirements of obtaining a permit
under this chapter for the demolition of any building or structure
by the Borough, but the Borough shall comply with all safety requirements
of this chapter.
[Amended 5-10-2005 by Ord. No. 05-10R; 6-13-2006 by Ord. No. 06-11R]
Any person demolishing any building or structure or who causes
or suffers the demolition of any building or structure within the
Borough of Fanwood without first having obtained a permit therefor
or, having demolished a building or structure, fails to remove the
debris or fill any excavations as provided herein shall be deemed
in violation of this chapter. In the event of such violation, the
Construction Code Official shall cause of a summons and complaint
to be issued returnable in the Municipal Court charging violation
of this chapter. The penalty for violation shall be a fine of not
more than $2,000, not more than 90 days in jail, or both, or up to
90 days of community service. Each day that such offense continues
shall be considered a separate offense.