[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Pemberton 8-3-2000
by Ord. No. 11-2000. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The provisions and prohibitions hereinafter contained and enacted are
in pursuance of and for the purpose of securing and promoting the public health
and general welfare of persons in Pemberton Township and to prevent the spread
of diseases from mosquito transmission by preventing the presence of mosquito
larvae in water that accumulates in tires.
Tires shall be stored in a totally enclosed structure or covered to
prevent the existence or presence of any water in which mosquito larvae may
mature and grow or exist. If stored outside, they must be stored up off the
ground and covered so as not to allow standing water.
Any tires that cannot be used shall be considered waste material and
must be disposed of in a proper and lawful manner which prevents the collection
of stagnant rain in water in said tires.
A.Â
There shall be fines fixed at an amount of $50, first
offense; $100, second offense; and $150 third and subsequent offenses.
B.Â
Each and every day in which a violation of any provisions
of this chapter exists shall constitute a separate violation.
C.Â
It shall be the responsibility of the Municipal Code
Enforcement Officer and/or Burlington County Health Department to enforce
this chapter.
