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Township of Chester, NJ
Morris County
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[Amended 5-17-1994 by Ord. No. 2:19G1-94]
If, before final approval has been obtained, any person transfers, sells or agrees to sell, as owner or agent, any land which forms a part of a subdivision on which, by ordinance, the Planning Board is required to act, or for any other violation of the terms and conditions of this chapter, such person shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500 or to imprisonment in the County Jail for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both, at the discretion of the Municipal Court. Each parcel, plot or lot so disposed of shall be deemed a separate violation.
In addition to the foregoing, if the streets in the subdivision are not such that a structure on such land in the subdivision would meet requirements for a building permit, the Township may institute and maintain a civil action:
A. 
For injunctive relief.
B. 
To set aside and invalidate any conveyance made in violation of the terms hereof.
[Added 5-17-1994 by Ord. No. 2:19G1-94]
A. 
The following measures shall remain in full force and effect during construction on-site related to site plans and subdivision: Work hours shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday; no work shall take place on Sunday.
B. 
The foregoing shall be enforced by the Zoning Officer. For any and every violation of the foregoing or of any conditions of approval relating to a major site plan, minor subdivision or major subdivision, any person, firm or corporation committing such violation shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500, or imprisonment in the County Jail for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both, at the discretion of the Municipal Court. Every day that a violation occurs or is committed shall constitute a separate offense.