[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the City
of Bordentown 9-24-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-12. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Property maintenance — See Ch. 216.
A.
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 the City of Bordentown.
B.
The intent also is to prevent the spread of diseases from mosquito
transmission by preventing the presence of mosquito larvae in pool
water that is not maintained and water that accumulates in tires.
A.
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.
B.
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 rainwater in said tires.
A.
There shall be fines fixed at an amount of $50, first offense; $100,
second offense; and $150 third and subsequent offenses.
B.
Each and every day in which a violation of any provision of this
chapter exists shall constitute a separate violation.
C.
It shall be the responsibility of the Municipal Code Enforcement
Officer and/or the Burlington County Health Department to enforce
this chapter.
