[Ord. No.
850 § 1]
a.
Pursuant to P.L. 1975, C. 217, known as the "Uniform
Code Act of the State of New Jersey" (hereinafter referred to as "the
Act") there is hereby established in the Borough a State Uniform Construction
Code Enforcing Agency to be known as Uniform Construction Code Department
of the Borough of Ramsey, consisting of a Construction Official, Building
Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Electrical Subcode Official,
and Fire Protection Subcode Official. The Construction Official shall
be the chief administrator of the Enforcing Agency. He shall have
the power to overrule a determination of subcode official based on
an interpretation of a substantive provision of the subcode which
such subcode official administers only if the Construction Official
is qualified to act pursuant to the act as a subcode official for
such subcode. He may serve as subcode official for any subcode which
he is qualified under the Act to administer. A subcode official or
Municipal Engineer may serve as a Construction Official if otherwise
qualified under the provisions of the Act. Subcode officials or assistance
staff may be employed on a part-time basis or hold other positions
with the Borough.
b.
Each official position created in Paragraph a hereof
shall be filled by a person qualified for such position pursuant to
P.L. 1975, C. 217 as amended and N.J.A.C. 5:23; provided that, in
lieu of any particular subcode official, an on-site inspection agency
may be retained by contract, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23. More than
one such official position may be held by the same person; provided
that such person is qualified pursuant to P.L. 1975, C. 217 and N.J.A.C.
5:23 to hold each such position.
c.
The public shall have the right to do business with
the Uniform Construction Code Department of the Borough of Ramsey
at its offices located in the Municipal Building except for emergencies,
and unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances.
d.
Examination and approval of applications for permits;
expiration or cancellation of permits.
1.
The Enforcing Agency shall examine each application
for a construction permit. If the application conforms with the Act,
the Code and the requirements of other applicable laws and ordinances,
it shall be deemed a completed application and the Enforcing Agency
shall approve the application and shall issue a construction permit
to the applicant. Every completed application for a construction permit
shall be granted, in whole or in part, or denied within 20 business
days. If a completed application is denied in whole or in part, the
Enforcing Agency shall set forth the reasons therefor in writing.
If an Enforcing Agency fails to grant, in whole or in part, or deny
a completed application for construction permit within the period
of time prescribed herein, such failure shall be deemed a denial of
the application for purposes of an appeal to the Construction Board
of Appeals unless such period of time has been extended with the consent
of the applicant. The Enforcing Agency may approve changes in plans
and specifications previously approved by it, if the plans and specifications
when so changed remain in conformity with law.
2.
A construction permit, issued in accordance with the
foregoing provisions, pursuant to which no construction has been undertaken
above the foundation walls within six months from the time of issuance,
shall expire. The Enforcing Agency may suspend, revoke or cancel a
Construction Permit in case of neglect or failure to comply with the
provisions of this Act or the Code, or upon a finding by it that a
false statement or representation has been made in the application
for the Construction Permit.
3.
The Enforcing Agency shall have all other powers as
enumerated in the Act.
e.
Establishment of the Construction Board of Appeals.
The Borough of Ramsey has entered into an agreement to utilize the
Bergen County Construction Board of Appeals.
f.
Penalties.
1.
Any person or corporation, including an officer, director
or employee of a corporation who:
(a)
Violates any of the provisions of the Act or
rules promulgated thereunder;
(b)
Constructs a structure or building in violation
of a condition of a building permit;
(c)
Fails to comply with any order issued by an
Enforcing Agency;
(d)
Makes a false or misleading written statement,
or omits any required information or statement in any application
or request for approval to an Enforcing Agency.
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shall be subject to a penalty or not more than
$500.
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2.
Anyone who knowingly refuses entry or access to an
inspector lawfully authorized to inspect any premises, building or
structure pursuant to this Act or who unreasonably interferes with
such an inspection shall be subject to a fine of not more than $250.
3.
With respect to Subparagraph 1(c) of this Paragraph
f, a person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each day that
he fails to comply with a stop construction order validly issued by
an Enforcing Agency. With respect to Subparagraphs 1(a) and (d) of
this paragraph, a person shall be guilty of a separate offense for
each violation of any provision of the act or rules promulgated thereunder
and for each false or misleading written statement or omission of
required information or statement made in any application or request
for approval to an enforcing agency. With respect to Subparagraph
1(b) of this Paragraph f, a person shall be guilty of a separate offense
for each violation of the conditions of a construction permit.
4.
The above-mentioned penalties are subject to change
through amendments or supplements to the Act. Payment of a money judgment
pursuant hereto brought by the Borough shall be remitted to the Borough
Treasurer.
[Ord. No.
850; Ord. No.
853; Ord. No.
934 § 1; Ord. No. 934-A § 1; Ord. No. 934B §§ 1-2; Ord. No. 934-C § 1; Ord. No. 934D § 1; Ord. No. 1003 § 1; Ord. No. 1003A, § 1; Ord. No. 1003B § 1; Ord. No. 9-2003 § 1; Ord. No. 2-2004 § 1;
amended 11-14-2012 by Ord. No. 24-2012; 4-8-2015 by Ord. No. 05-2015; 12-23-2015 by Ord. No. 16-2015; 4-24-2019 by Ord. No. 08-2019; 2-10-2021 by Ord. No. 03-2021; 9-14-2022 by Ord. No. 15-2022]
a.
Construction permit. The fees for a construction permit
shall be the sum of the subcode fees, plus all applicable special
fees listed herein and shall be paid before the permit is issued.
1.
Waiver of fees for construction permit. Fees collected
for a construction permit for improvements to the applicant's personal
residence shall be waived for any citizen who meets the eligibility
requirements contained in this paragraph.
2.
Eligibility for waiver of fees for construction permit.
An applicant shall be eligible for waiver of the fees collected for
the issuance of a construction permit of the Borough of Ramsey if
the applicant certifies in writing that they are qualified for the
State of New Jersey's Property Tax Reimbursement Program, as may be
amended by the State Division of Taxation at the time of the application.
Proof of personal residence at the subject property and the above
waiver of permit fees shall be presented to the construction official
at the time of the application for the permit.
3.
Administrative fee for change of contractor shall be $25 per contractor.
4.
The minimum fee for each subcode permit shall be $50.
b.
Low- and moderate-income housing units.
1.
Building, electric, plumbing and fire protection permit
fees shall be waived for low- and moderate-income housing units when
the Borough, the county, the state or the federal government is financing
all or part of the project.
2.
Low- and moderate-income housing units constructed
by private developers shall pay the regular fee schedule.
c.
Plan review fee shall be 20% of the amount of the
total construction permit cost. The plan review fee shall be paid
at the time of granting of the permit in accordance with the New Jersey
Uniform Construction Code and shall not be refundable.
d.
The building subcode
fees shall be as follows:
1.
The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode
fees listed in paragraphs d1(a) through (m), and shall be paid before
the permit is issued.
(a)
New construction and additions are based on the volume of structure:
(1)
The fee for volume of building in cubic feet shall be: new,
or additional volume x $0.08 per cubic foot.
(2)
Fees for new construction of large, open-volume, single-story
spaces, such as barns, silos, greenhouses, warehouses, distribution
centers, and other agricultural, and storage-use occupancies as defined
in the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code shall be based on volume
and use groups as follows:
(i)
The fee for volume of building in cubic feet shall
be: new, or additional volume x $0.04 per cubic foot.
(ii)
For the purpose of calculating the volume to determine
the fee for these spaces as defined under paragraph d1(a)(2) above,
the height shall be limited to 20 feet notwithstanding the fact that
the actual height of the space may be greater than 20 feet. However,
the minimum fee shall be not less than $50.
(b)
Reconstruction, alterations, renovations, repairs are based
on the cost of the work:
(1)
Based on cost of work: $26 per $1,000.
(c)
Demolition or removal permit:
(1)
For all principal buildings in Group R-3, R-4 and R-5 the fee
is $200.
(2)
For principal buildings in all other Groups the fee is $350.
(3)
For all residential accessory structures, the fee is $50.
(4)
For all nonresidential accessory structures, the fee is $80.
(5)
For all fuel tank removals, the fee is $100.
(6)
For removal of sheds over 200 square feet, the fee is $40.
(7)
For removal of sheds 200 square feet, or less, the fee is $40.
(f)
Certificate of occupancy fees:
(1)
The fee for certificate of occupancy is $250.
(2)
The fee for continued certificate of occupancy is $200.
(3)
Certificate of occupancy based on change of use is $250.
(4)
Temporary certificate of occupancy:
(i)
The fee for the first issuance and the renewal
of a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $30; provided, however,
there shall be no fee for the first issuance of the temporary certificate
of occupancy if the certificate of occupancy fee is paid at that time.
(h)
Asbestos removal permit is $150.
(i)
Miscellaneous permit fees:
(1)
Commercial roof. Based on the cost of construction in accordance
with paragraph d1(b) above.
(2)
Residential roof or siding, fee is $175.
(3)
Detached (residential) building: roof or siding, the fee is
$50.
(4)
Fireplaces and stoves, the fee is $150.
(5)
HVAC duct work, the fee is $50.
(6)
Fuel storage tank installation, the fee is $100.
(j)
Minimum fee: $75.
(k)
Plan view credit: 20%.
(l)
Change of contractor: $25.
e.
The plumbing subcode fees shall be as follows:
1.
For new construction, additions, renovations and alterations:
(a)
Each fixture and device: $25.
(b)
Floor drain: $25.
(c)
Dishwasher residential: $25.
(d)
Dishwasher commercial: $25.
(e)
Disposal unit: Not allowed by Municipal Ordinance.
(f)
Drinking fountain: $25.
(g)
Washing machine: $25.
(h)
Hose bid: $25.
(i)
Gas piping: Residential: $75; every appliance after: $30 each;
Commercial: $150; every appliance after: $40 each.
(j)
Fuel oil piping: $100.
(k)
Water heater: Residential: $100; Commercial: $150.
(l)
Steam/hot water boiler: Residential N and R: $150; Commercial:
N and R $175.
(m)
Grease/interceptor/separator: $150.
(n)
Backflow preventor: Residential: $100; Commercial: $150.
(o)
AC condensate drains, condenser, air handler: New house only:
$75.
(p)
Commercial HVACR including RTU: $150.
(q)
Gas/sewer/water service connection: $100.
(r)
Water softener and water filters: $75.
(s)
In-ground pool main drains: $100; Aboveground pool: $75.
(t)
Lawn sprinkler: $75.
(u)
Sewer ejector: $75; Sump pump and pits (new only): $75.
(v)
Stacks: $40.
(w)
Ice maker: Residential: $25; Commercial: $100.
(x)
LP tank (liquefied petroleum): $50.
(y)
Refrigeration systems: $75.
(z)
Pool heaters: $100.
(aa)
Septic tank abandonment: $100.
(ab)
Hydronic and radiant heat piping: $100.
(ac)
Heating/cooling equipment: Ground source, heat pump, solar thermals
(Not limited to these systems): $125.
2.
Minimum fee: Residential: $75; Commercial: $150.
3.
Plan review credit: 20%.
4.
Change of contractor: $25.
5.
Variation application: $75.
f.
The mechanical subcode fees shall be as follows:
1.
For existing dwelling R-3 and R-5:
(a)
Replacement of heating and cooling equipment (ground source,
heat pump system and heat pump solar): $150.
(b)
Furnace central: direct replacement/new install existing dwelling
R-3, R-5: $125.
(c)
Boiler central all fuels: direct replacement/new install existing
dwelling R-3, 5 includes backflow: $150.
(d)
Gag piping: Residential: $75; each additional appliance: $30
each.
(e)
Condensing unit AC units and mini splits direct replacement/new
installation existing dwelling R-3, R-5: $150; each additional unit:
$75 each.
(f)
Water heater: all fuel direct replacement/new install existing
dwelling, R-3, R-5: $100; each additional unit: $50 each.
(g)
Oil piping - direct replacement, new install existing dwelling
R-3, R-5: $100.
(h)
Heating venting systems, chimney liners, direct replace or new
install: $125.
(i)
Duct system new installation existing dwelling R-3, R-5: $100.
(j)
Gas fireplace log sets/decorative fireplaces new and replace:
$100.
(k)
Generator - new and replacement (includes gas piping): $150.
(l)
Pool heaters: direct replacement, new installation existing
dwelling, R-3, R-5: $100.
(m)
Refrigeration systems: direct replacement, new installation
existing dwellings, R-3, R-5: $75.
(n)
LP tank (liquefied petroleum) new/existing dwelling: $75.
(o)
Hydronic and radiant piping new install existing dwelling R-3,
R-5: $100.
2.
Minimum fee residential: $75.
3.
Plan review credit: 20%.
4.
Change of contractor: $25.
5.
Variation application: $75.
g.
The electrical subcode fees shall be as follows:
1.
Fixtures and devices to be counted for these items include outlets,
wall switches, fluorescent fixtures, convenience receptacles, Photovoltaic
system mini-inverters, or similar fixtures and motors and devices
of one horsepower or one kilowatt or less:
2.
For the purposes of calculating the following electrical fees all
motors (except those of plug-in appliances) shall be counted, including
control equipment, generators, transformers and all heating, cooking
or other devices consuming or generating electrical current:
(a)
Motors/electrical devices to one to 10 horsepower: $100.
(b)
Motors/electrical devices to 11 to 50 horsepower: $150.
(c)
Motors/electrical devices to 51 to 100 horsepower: $250.
(d)
Motors/electrical devices greater than 50 horsepower: $500.
(e)
Transformer/generator to 1 to 10 Kilowatt: $150.
(f)
Transformer/generator to 11 to 45 Kilowatt: $250.
(g)
Transformer/generator to 46 to 112.5 Kilowatt: $350.
(h)
Transformer/generator above 112.5 Kilowatt: $500.
(i)
Service/panels/subpanels up to 200 ampere: $150.
(j)
Service/panels/subpanels greater than 200 and less than 500
ampere: $350.
(k)
Service/panels/subpanels to greater than 500 ampere: $500.
(l)
HVAC and central AC per unit: $150.
(n)
Light standards:
1-5: $175.
Each additional: $25.
(o)
Photovoltaic systems:
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Groups R-3, R-4 and R-5:
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1-50kw
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$200
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51-100kw
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$350
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Greater than 100 kw
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$500
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All other use groups:
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1-50kw
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$400
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51-100kw
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$700
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Greater than 100kw
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$1,000
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(p)
Generator transfer switches and PV inverters (other than mini-inverters):
$150.
3.
Minimum fee: $75.
4.
Plan review credit: 20%.
5.
Change of contractor: $25.
h.
The fire subcode fees shall be as follows:
1.
Fireplaces and gas fired appliances: $75.
2.
Woodburning equipment: $75.
3.
Residential mechanical equipment: $75.
4.
Residential smoke or heat detectors:
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10 or fewer heads
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$60
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11 to 20 heads
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$150
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21 to 100 heads
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$250
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101 to 200 heads
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$375
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201 to 400 heads
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$555
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401 or greater
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$1,250
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5.
Restaurant extinguishing systems: $100.
6.
Commercial kitchen hood and vent system: $150.
7.
Automatic fire sprinklers:
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10 or fewer heads
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$60
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11 to 20 heads
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$150
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21 to 100 heads
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$250
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101 to 200 heads
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$375
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201 to 400 heads
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$555
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401 or greater
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$1,250
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8.
Industrial/commercial fire alarm system: $75.
9.
Installation commercial flammable/combustible liquid tank: $100/1,000
gallons.
Be $100 per 1,000 gallons.
10.
Residential installation flammable/combustible liquid tank: $100.
(a)
Above-or underground storage tanks.
11.
Removal of residential flammable/combustible tank: $100.
12.
Removal of commercial flammable/combustible tank: $100/1,000 gallons.
13.
Installation of propane tanks up to 350 pounds: $75.
14.
Chimney linter: $75.
15.
Egress emergency and exit lighting:
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10 or fewer
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$60
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11 to 20
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$150
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21 to 100
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$250
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101 to 200
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$375
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201 to 400
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$555
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401 or greater
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$1,250
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16.
Industrial/commercial mechanical systems: $150.
17.
L.N.G. tanks: $150.
18.
Standpipes: $200.
19.
Pool heaters: $75.
20.
Smoke control systems: $250.
21.
Minimum fee: $75.
22.
Plan review credit: 20%.
23.
Change of contractor: $25.
i.
The elevator subcode fees shall be as follows:
1.
In accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, New
Jersey Department of Community Affairs Elevator Subcode Fee Schedule.
j.
Certificates and other permits.
1.
The fee for a demolition or removal permit shall be $175 for a structure
less than 5,000 square feet in area and less than 30 feet in height,
for one- and two-family residences (Use Group R-3), and structures
on farms including commercial farm buildings under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(b)
used exclusively for storage of food or grain, or sheltering of livestock,
and shall be $75 for all accessory structures such as pools, sheds,
oil tank (above-or below ground) etc., and $350 for all other use
groups.
2.
The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall be in the amount of
$1.75 per square foot computed on one side, starting with a minimum
fee of $175 per commercial sign.
3.
The fee for a certificate of occupancy for one- and two-family homes
(Use Group R-3) shall be $225 per unit; for all other use groups $250
per unit of occupancy.
4.
There shall be no fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy.
5.
The fee for a certificate of continued occupancy shall be $200.
[Ord. No.
1135 § 1]
As used in this section:
A building or portion thereof designed or used as the residence
or sleeping place of one or more persons, including one-family, two-family
and multiple dwellings, condominium units, boarding and lodging houses.
[Ord. No.
1135 § 2]
Upon the sale of a dwelling or upon the completion
or rehabilitation work to the dwelling funded by the Borough, County
of Bergen, State of New Jersey, or federal government, the seller
shall obtain from the Borough's Construction Code Department a Certificate
of Inspection stating that the dwelling is in compliance with the
State of New Jersey Uniform Construction Code provisions with regard
to the safe condition of the dwelling's electrical, plumbing, heating,
sanitary and structural systems.
[Ord. No.
1135 § 3]
The Construction Code Official or his designee
is hereby authorized and directed to make inspections of dwellings
for the aforesaid purpose to determine the condition of such dwellings
in order that he may perform his duty of safeguarding the health and
safety of the occupants of such dwellings. In lieu of an inspection
by the Construction Code Official as aforesaid, the seller may, at
his option, have the Construction Code Official rely upon a home inspection
report furnished to him by the seller or buyer which report was obtained
by either party from a home inspection or engineering firm in connection
with the sale of the dwelling.
[Ord. No.
1135 § 4]
If there are any apparent violations of the
provisions of the State of New Jersey Uniform Construction Code with
regard to the safe condition of the dwelling's electrical, plumbing,
heating, sanitary and structural systems which have occurred since
the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the dwelling or the
issuance of a certificate of inspection for the dwelling, whichever
is later, the seller shall correct such violations prior to the sale
of the dwelling.
[Ord. No.
1135 § 5]
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein set forth, a buyer of a dwelling shall be issued a conditional certificate of inspection, provided such buyer executes an affidavit indicating that all violations as referred to in Subsection 13-2.4 shall be corrected within six months of the date of purchase of the dwelling. The Construction Code Official may grant extensions to such time period, if he deems it appropriate.
[Ord. No.
1135 § 6]
The fee for the certificate of inspection shall be $50 except that if the applicant has also applied for and paid the fee for a certificate of inspection for compliance with smoke detector requirements and regulations pursuant to Subsection 14-5.4, the fee for the certificate of inspection under this section shall be $25.[1] There shall be no fee for the certificate of inspection when a home inspection report is furnished to the Construction Code Official as provided for in Subsection 13-2.3.
[Ord. No.
1135 § 7]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate
any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be liable
to a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100 or by imprisonment
in the County Jail for a period of not to exceed 90 days or by both
such fine and imprisonment, and each violation of any of the provisions
of this section and each day the same is violated shall be deemed
and taken to be a separate and distinct offense.
[Ord. No.
1135 § 9]
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein
contained, this section shall not be construed to require changes
to a dwelling to comply with the provisions of the State of New Jersey
Uniform Construction Code which have been enacted since the dwelling
was constructed, except for those portions of dwellings that are rehabilitated
with funds obtained in whole or part from federal, state, county,
or municipal entities, which portions of such dwellings shall comply
with changes required by the provisions of the State of New Jersey
Uniform Construction Code.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634; Ord. No. 728 § 1]
All of the subsequent paragraphs and terms and
provisions under former Section 17.005, except the reference therein
to the BOCA abridged Building Code and supplements, are hereby continued
and adopted as a part of this Building Code. Such paragraphs shall
hereafter be designated by the letters a to z, inclusive, and (aa)
to (dd), inclusive, eliminating the former references to section numbers.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634; Ord. No. 728 § 1]
Except as may be specifically provided, no provisions
of the zoning, plumbing, sanitary and fire prevention regulations
of the Borough of Ramsey or any other ordinance or statute pertaining
to the use and construction of buildings and structures shall be nullified
by the provisions of this Building Code; but in any case, the most
rigid requirements shall control the construction, equipment or location
of the building or structure. Whenever Revised Statutes of New Jersey
require the approval of special use group buildings, including, among
others, factories, schools and multifamily dwellings, the approval
of such authorities shall accompany the application for a permit as
required in Section 104.2.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634; Ord. No. 728 § 1]
No building, sign or structure or part shall
hereafter be erected, converted, repaired, altered or enlarged until
a building permit has been obtained by the owner or his agent. The
application for a permit shall be made in writing on approved forms;
and shall be accompanied by two complete sets of dimensioned plans
showing all habitable floors, basement, cellar, foundations and sections,
and by specifications describing the kind, size, quality and grade
of all construction materials and service equipment. The Construction
Official may waive the requirement for filing plans when the work
involved is of a minor nature and the building operation is adequately
described in the application. All plans submitted for filing shall
be prepared and signed as required by the Revised Statutes of New
Jersey. Where compliance with the statutes governing building construction
is required, the application shall be accompanied by a set of the
plans approved by the designated authority.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634; Ord. No. 728 § 1]
One copy of the approved plans and specifications
together with a signed permit shall be kept at the site of the operation
during all times that work is in progress and until the completion
of the building. After issuance of a building permit, the approved
plans and specifications shall not be altered unless any proposed
change is first approved by the Construction Official as conforming
to the provisions of this Building Code. A building permit shall become
void unless operations are commenced within six months from date of
approval. One set of the approved plans of every building or structure
other than temporary structures shall be kept on file in the office
of the Construction Official as a permanent official record.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634; Ord. No. 728 § 1]
Any person violating any of the terms and provisions
of this Building Code, or allowing or permitting the violation as
owner, agent, contractor or subcontractor, shall be punishable by
a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding
90 days, or both, in the discretion of the Judge before whom the matter
is heard. Each day that a violation is permitted to continue shall
constitute a separate offense. The imposition of a penalty shall not
excuse any violation and the Construction Official shall nevertheless
have the right to compel the correction thereof in order to insure
compliance with this Building Code.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634; Ord. No. 728]
To control types of construction based on the
inherent fire hazard of use groups of buildings, there are hereby
established fire district limits which shall include all areas in
which congested business, commercial, industrial, multifamily and
public assembly uses are housed, which areas shall be designated as
"within the fire limits."
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection 13-3.6, Fences, adopted as
§ 14.02 of the 1961 Code, as amended, was repealed 10-28-2009
by Ord. No. 20-2009.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634; Ord. No. 728]
Immediately after foundations are in place and
before any further construction work is undertaken, a survey certified
by a licensed surveyor or engineer showing the location of the foundation
on the plot and indicating distances of the nearest part of the foundation
to the front, side and rear property lines shall be delivered to the
Construction Official so that he can determine whether or not the
location of the proposed building complies with the plot plan and
all ordinances and regulations. If there is an error in the location,
the location of such foundation shall be correct before any further
work on the building is undertaken.
Such survey shall also show the elevation of
the top of the foundations. If the elevation does not conform to the
plans originally approved by the Construction Official, or in the
event that the height is not sufficiently elevated so that the final
grades around the foundation will allow proper drainage of surface
waters, the height of the foundation shall be changed accordingly
to assure proper drainage.
[Ord. No.
1029 § 1]
As per N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15(b) 2i. of the New
Jersey State Uniform Construction Code, plumbing work shall not be
performed in the Borough except by persons holding a valid New Jersey
State Master Plumbers License, except in the case of a single family
homeowner performing work on his own dwelling. Ordinary repairs, as
defined in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.7 of the New Jersey State Uniform Construction
Code and the Department of Community Affairs Interpretation No. 8
of April 1, 1988, shall not require a licensed plumber.
[1962 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634; Ord. No. 728]
Before any oil burning installation of more
than six gallons' fuel capacity is placed in operation, a special
permit shall be secured from the Chief or Fire Inspector of the Fire
Department. No permit shall be required for the installation and use
of portable burners or the type commonly used for household purpose
which do not require a flue connection including oil stoves, oil heaters,
and oil lamps equipped with a woven wick or for such portable apparatus
as blow torches, soldering pots and tar and bitumen heaters required
in construction operations.
[1962 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634; Ord. No. 728; Ord. No. 4-2004 § 1]
In the construction of all new homes or with
the addition of a sump pump to any existing home, no sump pumps shall
be allowed which pump waters from cellars onto streets or which pump
waters from cellars onto the surface of the ground in such a manner
that the water shall run on or reach any street. The owner of any
existing home which currently has a sump pump in operation will have
a period of 90 days from the enactment of this subsection[1] to either install a new sump pump or to reconfigure the
existing sump pump so as to prevent the discharge of water from cellars
onto streets or from cellars onto the surface of the ground in such
a manner that the water runs onto or reaches any street.
[1]
Editor's Note: This amended subsection was
enacted by Ordinance 4-2004, adopted February 11, 2004.
[1962 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634; Ord. No. 728]
No footing drain or subsurface drainage shall
be constructed in such a manner as to allow the waters to drain upon
or into any street.
[1962 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634; Ord. No. 728]
The bottom of all footings shall be placed at
least two feet above the maximum groundwater table.
[1962 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634; Ord. No. 728]
All cellar floors shall be of concrete at least
four inches in thickness with a minimum of two inches of gravel. The
Construction Official shall be notified prior to the laying or construction
of cellar floors so that he can attend and determine that this requirement
has been complied with.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634]
The National Electrical Code referred to above
shall be the code approved by the American Standards Association.
[Ord. No.
850]
Before any person installs, extends or renews
any electrical wiring or fixed electrical equipment, he shall file
an application for inspection with the Borough of Ramsey. When emergency
repairs are necessary in order to maintain service on an electrical
system, the necessary repairs may be made without first filing an
application for inspection. In such cases the application shall be
filed not later than the next working day after the date on which
the repairs were made.
[Ord. No.
850]
No electrical wiring shall be concealed by permanent
placement of parts of a building until such wiring has been inspected
and approved by the Electrical Subcode Official.
[Ord. No.
850]
The Construction Official shall keep on file
a record of all violation reports received from the Electrical Subcode
Official until such violations are corrected and approval issued by
the Electrical Subcode Official. When an electrical installation,
which is connected to the supply of electricity has been reported
in violation of the requirements of the Building Code, the Construction
Official shall notify the person owning or using the installation.
If after a period of 10 days has elapsed, or such further reasonable
time as may be granted upon request, the installation has not been
approved by the Electrical Subcode Official, the Construction Official
shall have the authority to disconnect or order the disconnection
of electrical service to the electrical installation. In cases of
emergency when necessary for safety to persons or property or when
electrical equipment may interfere with the work of the Fire Department,
the Construction Official shall have the authority to disconnect or
order the disconnection immediately of service to electrical installations.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634]
Construction shall not be commenced or proceeded
with on any work requiring a permit until the plans and specifications
for the same have been filed and approved by the Construction Official,
the aforesaid fees paid and a permit duly issued. Construction hereunder
shall be defined as the first action taken by the owner, contractor,
subcontractor or agent, to excavate for the foundation of any structure
or building.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634]
No such permit shall be issued until the Board
of Health of the Borough has approved the location and type of sewage
disposal plant, which shall be required for the building in question
and until the Board of Health has countersigned the building permit
showing that their requirements have been satisfied and will be complied
with, which action shall be taken by the Board of Health within a
reasonable time.
In addition to approval by the Board of Health
as provided above, no such permit shall be issued for buildings, structures,
or parts thereof in the assembly use group as herein defined, assembly
buildings as defined in Section 108.4 of this Building Code, stores
and restaurants, until the plans thereof shall be approved by the
Fire Inspector for fire protection.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634]
The provisions of the foregoing section and
all the provisions of this Building Code shall apply with equal force
to both municipal and private operations.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634]
No permit shall be issued hereunder by the Construction
Official involving the erection of a building or structure unless
the owner or contractor shall post a cash deposit of $200 to guarantee:
a.
That the foundation, if above the former grade level,
shall be demolished to the former grade level and the excavation filled
in to such level, if work on the building is delayed after excavation
is made or foundation constructed for a period of six months, and
no further work is performed;
b.
That all loose dirt, fill, stone, etc., deposited
on the street adjacent to the premises as a result of such building
operations are removed;
c.
That any damage caused to hydrants, curbs, sidewalks,
shade trees or to the shoulder or pavement of the street adjacent
to the building is repaired or the same replaced; and
d.
That the site and area to the paved portion of the
street will be properly graded and drainage to prevent erosion, wash
or drainage of water to the street adjacent.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634]
The deposit shall be returned after all of the
work is completed. If such work is not performed or completed, the
Borough shall have the same performed and completed and deduct the
cost to the Borough from the amount of such deposit. Any surplus remaining
of the deposit shall be refunded by the Borough.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634]
It shall be the duty of the Construction Official
to approve or reject any plan filed with him pursuant to this Building
Code within a reasonable time. The Construction Official shall not
issue a Certificate of Occupancy for the building on any lot unless
the deposit held as security is adequate to cover the cost of performing
and completing all of the work for which such deposit is held hereunder,
unless all work on the building or structure has been completed, the
premises are graded, and the sanitary facilities completed in accordance
with the requirements, regulations and conditions of the Board, of
Health, and unless the premises and all municipal improvements have
been installed and completed in full compliance with all ordinances
of the Borough and the Board of Health. Before issuing a Certificate
of Occupancy, the owner or builder shall furnish a certification in
writing by a licensed engineer that the sanitary facilities have been
constructed and completed in accordance with the requirements, regulations
and conditions of the Board of Health and the property graded to the
height above the sanitary facilities and drainage fields required
by the Board of Health.
The Construction Official and Superintendent
of Roads shall also inspect the premises for which a permit is to
be issued before the issuance, and make and keep a record of the condition
of the existing road and curbs adjacent to the premises prior to the
commencement of building operations. The Construction Official and
Superintendent of Roads shall require the owner or contractor to repair
any damage to and restore the road and curb to at least their condition
prior to the commencement of such building operations as part of the
work covered by the deposit made with the application for a building
permit. This paragraph shall not apply to new proposed roads and curbs
or in any manner as to relieve a developer of the obligation to construct
and complete roads, (as per N.J.S.A. 40:55-1.39) curbs and other improvements
in accordance with the land subdivision regulations of the Borough,
or to relieve any person of his obligation to install curbs, sidewalks,
driveways and driveway entrances in front of his property in accordance
with Borough ordinances relating to the construction of sidewalks,
curbs, driveways and driveway entrances.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634]
In the event that building operations do not
commence within six months or in the event that building operations
cease after commencement for a period of six months, the building
permit shall be cancelled and the right to proceed thereunder terminated.
[Ord. No.
937-A § 1]
Certificates of occupancy issued before August
25, 1959, for all commercial and industrial construction expire when
the building or buildings are vacated by the original owner or tenant.
Before any such building or buildings shall be reoccupied by any new
owner or tenant application shall be made to the Construction Code
Official for a new Certificate of Occupancy, stating in detail the
proposed use to be made of the building or buildings. The Construction
Official shall examine the building to see if it is structurally suited
for such proposed use under this Building Code and otherwise complies
with the same. If any changes are required to comply with this Building
Code, the Construction Official shall order such changes made before
issuing a certificate of occupancy. If such building or buildings
fully comply with this Building Code, or after such changes are made
to comply with this Building Code, or after such changes are made
to comply with this Building Code, and if such proposed use is in
full compliance with the zoning regulations and ordinances of the
Board of Health, the Construction Official shall issue such certificate
of occupancy. In the case of industrial construction before issuing
the Certificate of Occupancy, the Construction Official shall refer
the applicant to the Planning Board for its approval under the zoning
regulations. In all cases, before issuing a certificate of occupancy,
the Construction Official shall require the approval of the Plumbing
Subcode Official, Fire Protection Subcode Official, Building Subcode
Official and Electrical Subcode Official. Before issuing a certificate
of occupancy with regard to new construction involving single lots
and lots which have been created by minor subdivision or major subdivisions,
the Construction Official shall also require the approval of the Borough
Shade Tree Commission.
[1961 Code § 14.02; Ord. No. 480; Ord. No. 500; Ord. No. 588; Ord. No. 602; Ord. No. 634; Ord. No. 728; Ord. No. 853 § 1; Ord. No. 934 § 1; Ord. No. 934-A § 1; Ord. No. 937 § 1; Ord. No. 937-A § 1]
No person shall be appointed as a technical
assistant to the Construction Code Official unless he has had at least
three years' practical experience in the technical work which he is
appointed to supervise, or in responsible charge of building construction,
or as a skilled worker or has successfully completed a minimum of
two years of study towards a degree in civil or architectural engineering
or civil engineering technology at a college or university accredited
by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools,
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education or a similar regional
or nationwide accrediting organization. No person shall be appointed
as Inspector of Construction unless he has had at least three years'
experience in general building construction, or has successfully completed
a minimum of two years of study towards a degree in civil or architectural
engineering or civil engineering technology at a college or university
accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary
Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education or a similar
regional or nationwide accrediting organization.
[1961 Code § 14.03; 1972 Code § 170.010]
Any reference in the Building Code and supplement
to "municipality" shall refer to the Borough of Ramsey, and any reference
therein to "state" shall refer to the State of New Jersey, and any
reference to the “Building Official” shall refer to the
Construction Official of the Borough.
[Ord. No.
476; Ord. No.
588]
[1972 Code § 170.105; Ord. No. 476]
As used in this section:
Any structure or building or parts constructed, installed,
erected, altered or enlarged for the purpose of furnishing protection
from radioactive fallout and the term is further defined and deemed
to be an accessory building or structure.
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Whenever the letters OCDM shall appear together
in such sections, they shall mean the Office of Civil Defense and
Mobilization of the Department of Defense of the United States of
America.
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The excess in pounds per square inch of pressure over normal
atmospheric pressure, as defined in the publication MP-18.
A degree of radiation protection as defined by the Office
of Civil Defense and Mobilization in its publication MP-18, dated
February, 1960, and as may be thereafter amended by the OCDM.
[1972 Code § 170.110; Ord. No. 476]
a.
No shelter shall be constructed, erected, installed,
altered or enlarged unless a permit shall be issued by the Construction
Official.
b.
Before a building permit shall be issued, an application
for same shall be first approved by the Ramsey Civil Defense Agency.
In connection therewith, it shall be necessary to submit the following:
1.
Building permit application.
2.
Specifications of proposed shelter.
4.
If required, a bond or cash deposit in form and amount
to be fixed by the Building Inspector to adequately provide for the
cost or repair of any damage created to underground public utilities.
5.
Protection factor.
6.
Over pressure limit.
c.
Electrical wiring shall conform to standards as required
for residential dwellings in the Borough.
d.
Plumbing and other sanitary facilities shall conform
to standards as required by the ordinances, rules and regulations
of the Board of Health of the Borough of Ramsey.
e.
Permit fees. All fees for building permits shall be
completed and charged in the same manner and amount as required for
residential dwellings in the Borough.
[1972 Code § 170.115; Ord. No. 476]
Shelter design, construction and installation
shall equal and may exceed performance standards as outlined by the
OCDM publication MP-15, dated June, 1959, and as the same shall be
amended from time to time.
[1972 Code § 170.20; Ord. No. 476]
[1972 Code § 170.125; Ord. No. 476]
Change of use. No existing shelter shall be
altered or converted for any other use unless it complies with all
provisions of the building, electrical, plumbing and zoning regulations
of the Borough applying to the altered use.
[Ord. No.
604; Ord. No.
850 § 7]
Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall also
be required and installed in all structures hereafter constructed
or hereafter converted to use as a private hospital or for the use
and purpose of rendering such services as nursing, rehabilitation,
therapeutic and similar services, in addition to those buildings required
under the Uniform Construction Code.
[Ord. No.
460]
As used in this section:
Any building or structure or part thereof, whether used for
human habitation or otherwise, and includes all accessory buildings
and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ramsey.
The holder or holders of the title in fee simple.
All individuals, associations and corporations who have interests
of record in a building and any who are in actual possession thereof.
Any housing authority or any officer who is in charge of
any department or branch of the government of the Borough of Ramsey,
Bergen County, or State of New Jersey, relating to health, fire, building
regulations, or to other activities concerning buildings in the Borough
of Ramsey.
The officer designated by Subsection 13-8.5.
[Ord. No.
460]
The Construction Official or an alternate officer
appointed by the Borough Council is herein designated as the public
officer to exercise the powers and duties as prescribed for him by
this chapter.
[Ord. No.
460]
Whenever a petition is filed with the public
officer by a public authority or by at least five residents of the
Borough charging that any building is unfit for human habitation or
occupancy or use, or whenever it appears to the public officer (on
his own motion) that any building is unfit for human habitation or
occupancy or use, the public officer shall, if his preliminary investigation
discloses a basis for such charges, issue and cause to be served upon
the owner of and parties in interest in such building a written complaint
stating the charges in that respect and containing a notice that a
hearing will be held before such public officer (or his designated
agent) at a place therein fixed not less than 10 days nor more than
30 days after the serving of the complaint; that the owner and parties
in interest shall have the right to file an answer to such complaint
and to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the place
and time fixed in the complaint; and that the rules of evidence prevailing
in courts shall not be controlling in hearings before the public officer,
or his designated agent. Such answer must be filed not less than three
days before the times fixed for the hearing.
[Ord. No.
460]
a.
If the public officer shall determine after such notice
and hearing that the building under consideration is unfit for human
habitation or occupancy or use, he shall state in writing his findings
of fact in support of such determination and within 20 days after
hearing shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner and parties
in interest the findings and an order as follows:
1.
Requiring the repair, alteration or improvement of
the building to be made by the owner, within a reasonable time, which
time shall be set forth in the order, or at the option of the owner,
to vacate or have the building vacated and closed within the time
set forth in the order;
2.
If the building is in such a condition as to make
it dangerous to health or safety, or persons on or near the premises,
and the owner fails to repair, alter or improve the building within
the time specified in the order, than the owner shall be required
to remove or demolish the building within a reasonable time as specified
in the order of removal.
[Ord. No.
460]
If the owner fails to comply with an order to
repair, alter or improve or, at the option of the owner, to vacate
and close the building, the public officer may cause the building
to be repaired, altered or improved or, to be vacated and closed.
The public officer shall cause to be posted on the main entrance of
any building so closed a written notice with the following words:
"This building is unfit for human habitation or occupancy or use;
the use or occupation of this building is prohibited and unlawful."
[Ord. No.
460]
If the owner fails to comply with an order to
remove or demolish the building, the public officer may cause such
building to be removed or demolished or may contract for the removal
or demolition after advertisement for and receipt of bids.
[Ord. No.
460]
The amount of (1) the cost of filing of legal
papers, expert witnesses' fees, search fees and advertising charges,
incurred in the course of any proceeding taken under this chapter
determined in favor of the Borough and (2) such costs of such repairs,
alterations or improvements, or vacating and closing, or removal or
demolition, if any, or the amount of the balance remaining after deductions
of the sum, if any, realized from the sale of materials derived from
such building or from any contract for removal or demolition, shall
be a municipal lien against the real property upon which such cost
was incurred. If the building is remove or demolished by the public
officer, he shall sell the materials of such building. There shall
be credited against the cost of the removal or demolition, the proceeds
of any sale of such materials or any sum derived from any contract
for the removal or demolition of the building. If there are no such
credits or if the sum total of such costs exceeds the total of such
credits, a detailed statement of the aforesaid costs and the amount
so due shall be filed with the Borough Tax Assessor or other custodian
of the records of tax liens and a copy shall be forthwith forwarded
to the owner by registered mail. If the total of the credits exceeds
such costs, the balance remaining shall be deposited in the superior
court by the public officer.
[Ord. No.
460]
The public officer may determine that a building
is unfit for human habitation or occupancy or use if he finds that
conditions exist in the building which are dangerous or injurious
to the health or safety of the occupants of the building, the occupants
of neighboring buildings or other residents of the Borough; such conditions
may include the following (without limiting the generality of the
foregoing): defects therein increasing the hazards of fire, accident,
or other calamities; lack of adequate ventilation, light, or sanitary
facilities; dilapidation; disrepair, structural defects; and uncleanliness.
The public officer in making his determination as to the fitness of
any building or human habitation or occupancy or use shall take into
consideration and be guided by, so far as may be practical, the requirements
of all other ordinances of the Borough relating to new buildings.
[Ord. No.
460]
Complaints or orders issued by the public officer
pursuant to this chapter shall be served upon persons either personally
or by registered mail, but if the whereabouts of such persons is unknown
and the same cannot be ascertained by the public officer in the exercise
of reasonable diligence, and the public officer shall make an affidavit
to that effect, then the serving of such complaint or order upon such
persons may be made by publishing the same once each week for two
successive weeks in a newspaper printed and published in the Borough
of Ramsey, or, in the absence of such newspaper, in one printed and
published in the County of Bergen and circulating in the Borough of
Ramsey. A copy of such complaint or order shall be posted in a conspicuous
place on premises affected by the complaint or order. A copy of such
complaint or order shall be recorded in the Clerk's office of the
County of Bergen.
[Ord. No.
460]
Any person aggrieved by an order issued by the
public officer shall be entitled to the remedies and procedures prescribed
by N.J.S.A. 40:48-2-8 et seq.
[Ord. No.
460]
a.
The public officer in addition to any other powers
herein granted shall have the power:
1.
To investigate the building conditions in the Borough
of Ramsey in order to determine which buildings are unfit for human
habitation or occupancy or use;
2.
To administer oaths, acclamations, examine witnesses
and receive evidence;
3.
To enter upon premises for purpose of making examinations,
provided that such entries shall be with the consent of the owner
or such other person having control of possession and shall be made
in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the
persons in the possession;
4.
To appoint and fix the duties of such officers, agents
and employees as he deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this
chapter;
b.
Whenever access to any building or premises is refused
by the owner or person in control or possession, the public officer,
or, in his absence, such authorized person acting in his place and
stead, shall take such action as may be necessary under the due process
of law to gain access, procuring, if necessary, a court order or search
warrant to enter upon the building or premises in question.
[Ord. No.
460]
In any case where a provision of this chapter
is found to be in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building,
fire, safety, or health ordinance or Code of the Borough of Ramsey
existing on the effective date of the chapter, the provision which
establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of
the health and safety of the people shall prevail. In any case where
a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision
of any other ordinance or Code of the Borough of Ramsey existing on
the effective date of this chapter which establishes a lower standard
for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people,
the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to prevail.
[Ord. No.
917 § 1]
All owners of real property upon which there
is a house shall affix a number to such house as follows:
a.
The number shall correspond to the street house number.
b.
The number shall be visible from the improved street
adjacent to the front yard of the property year round.
c.
The number shall be affixed to or immediately adjacent
to the front door of the house facing an improved street.
d.
Where a house is too far from an improved street to
be seen or where the front door of the house does not face an improved
street, the number shall be affixed to a mailbox or fixed post at
the driveway or pedestrian entrance to the property so that the number
shall be visible year round. Numbers affixed to a mailbox shall comply
with United States Postal Service Regulations.
[Ord. No.
917 § 1]
a.
All owners of real property upon which there is presently
a house shall comply with the provisions of this section within three
months from its effective date. (The effective date of this ordinance
is June 23, 1983)
b.
All owners of real property upon which there is constructed
a house after the effective date of this section shall comply with
the provisions of this section immediately upon completion of the
construction of such house.
[Ord. No.
917 § 1]
[Ord. No.
961 §§ 1-2]
As used in this section:
A structure enclosed within exterior walls or fire walls,
built, erected and framed of component structural parts, designed
for the housing, shelter, enclosure and support of individuals, animals
or property of any kind.
A lot at the junction of, and having frontage on, two or
more intersecting streets, or a lot bounded on two or more sides by
the same street.
A structure used for working, living, sleeping or housekeeping
purposes.
An open unoccupied space unless occupied by a use as hereinafter
specifically permitted, extending across the full width of the lot
and lying between the front street property line and the nearest line
of the building. Front steps shall not be construed as part of the
building unless enclosed.
A parcel of land exclusive of any adjoining street, the location,
dimensions and boundary of which are determined by description as
on a subdivision map of record, an official map or by metes and bounds,
which is occupied or intended to be occupied by one building and,
if any, its accessory buildings; or by a group of buildings as permitted
by this ordinance and including such open spaces appurtenant to such
building or groups of buildings required by this ordinance. In the
event that more than one plot or lot as set forth on any map filed
in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Bergen or on present or
future assessment maps of the Borough of Ramsey is used in part or
in full with one or more other such plot or lots for the erection
of a building and its accessory buildings including yards, the aggregate
of all such plots or lots shall, for the purpose of this section,
be deemed to be one lot.
A space unoccupied except by an accessory building or use
as hereinafter specifically permitted, extending across the full width
of the lot between the rear line of any building, other than an accessory
building, and the rear lot line.
And include the following:
a.
TRAVEL TRAILER — A vehicular, portable structure
built on a chassis, designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for
travel, recreational and vacation uses, permanently identified "Travel
Trailer" by the manufacturer of the trailer and, when factory equipped
for the road, it shall have a body width not exceeding eight feet,
and a body length not exceeding 26 feet.
b.
PICKUP COACH — A structure designed primarily
to be mounted on a pickup or truck chassis and with sufficient equipment
to render it suitable for use as a temporary dwelling for travel,
recreational and vacation use.
c.
MOTORIZED HOME — A portable dwelling designed
and constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle with
a body length not exceeding 26 feet.
d.
RECREATIONAL VAN — A motor vehicle with a van
body type, so modified with sufficient equipment as to render it suitable
for use as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation
uses.
e.
CAMPING TRAILER — A type of trailer or trailer
coach, the walls of which are so constructed as to be collapsible
and made out of either canvas or similar cloth, or some form of rigid
material such as fiberglass or plastic or metal. The walls are collapsed
while the recreational vehicle is being towed, and are raised or unfolded
when the vehicle becomes temporary living quarters and is not being
moved.
f.
A boat mounted upon a trailer which is towable by
a passenger car, station wagon, pickup truck or recreational vehicle
as defined in this section providing the boat and trailer does not
exceed 26 feet in length.
g.
SIDE YARD
STRUCTURE
SNOWMOBILE(S) — Mounted upon one trailer capable
of transporting one or two such vehicles.
An open unoccupied space unless occupied by a use as hereinafter
specifically permitted, on the same lot with the building between
the building and the side lot line, extending from the front yard
to the rear yard.
Anything constructed or erected, whether portable, prefabricated,
sectional or otherwise, which is permanent or temporary, located on
and/or under the ground or attached to something so located.
[Ord. No.
761 § 3]
Any owner of a recreational vehicle as defined in Subsection 13-13.1 hereof may park or store such vehicle in the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 Residence Zone Districts subject to the following conditions:
a.
At no time shall such parked or stored vehicle be
occupied or used for working, living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes.
b.
A recreational vehicle parked or stored outside of a garage shall be parked or stored to the rear of the front building line of the lot, except those vehicles as defined in Subsection 13-13.1, definition of “recreational vehicle,” Paragraphs b (where mounted on a pickup or truck chassis), c, and d hereof which may be parked or stored in a front driveway provided the parking or storage of such vehicle is at least 10 feet from the front lot line.
c.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 13-13.2b hereof, a recreational vehicle as defined in Subsection 13-13.1a, e, f, and g hereof may be parked in a front driveway for loading or unloading purposes provided that such parking shall not extend beyond two consecutive days nor more than three days during any seven-day period.
d.
No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored
upon any lot upon which there is no principal building.
e.
No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored
within three feet of any rear lot line. On corner lots such recreational
vehicle shall not be parked or stored within five feet of any rear
lot line.
f.
A recreational vehicle parked or stored within a side
yard shall meet 1/2 the side yard setback requirements for the principal
building except as follows:
1.
On a corner lot such recreational vehicle shall not
be parked or stored nearer to the street than the front yard required
on the adjacent lot.
2.
A recreational vehicle parked or stored within a side
yard in the R-4 Residence Zone District shall meet the full side yard
setback requirements for such a zone.
g.
A recreational vehicle shall be owned by the resident
of the property upon which such vehicle is parked or stored.
h.
No more than two recreational vehicles as defined
in this section may be parked or stored outdoors upon any lot, and
at least one of the two vehicles must be parked in the rear yard.
i.
No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored
within five feet of the principal building upon the lot.
[Ord. No.
761 § 4]
Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, recreational vehicles as defined in Subsection 13-13.1 hereof, exclusive of any limitation as to size or number, may be parked or stored within a fully enclosed building which complies with all Borough ordinances.
[Ord. No.
761 § 5; Ord. No. 795 §§ 1, 2]
a.
Any owner of a recreational vehicle prior to the parking
or storage of such vehicle in the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 Residence
Zone Districts shall obtain from the Construction Official a permit
for each vehicle to be parked or stored in such districts. The fee
for the issuance of such permit shall be $5 per recreational vehicle.
b.
Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the
contrary, the Mayor and Council may permit the parking of a travel
trailer or motorized home, exclusive of any limitation as to size,
location and ownership, upon a lot in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Residence
Zone Districts, for living, sleeping and housekeeping purposes, in
an emergency situation where the dwelling upon the lot has been rendered
unhabitable by fire, flood, tornado, earthquake or similar natural
disaster, provided the following conditions are complied with:
1.
The travel trailer or motorized home is an approved
type, labeled in accordance with the New Jersey State Construction
Code.
2.
Sanitary provisions and connections are made in accordance
with Board of Health requirements.
3.
Temporary water and electrical service is installed
and approved by the appropriate utility company.
4.
The travel trailer or motorized home is adequately
blocked and stable.
5.
Approval is obtained form the Construction Official,
Fire Prevention Bureau and Board of Health prior to occupancy.
6.
An application is made to the Construction Official
for such use and a permit obtained from him for the travel trailer
or motorized home and a fee of $25 is paid to the Borough for the
review of such application and issuance of such permit.
c.
The use set forth in Paragraph b hereof shall be permitted
for a period of three months from the date of the permit. Two three-month
extensions may be granted for good cause shown.
[Ord. No.
1106 § 1]
As used in this section:
Includes any individual or entity which proposes to develop and/or construct a nonprofit institution as defined in Subsection 18-1.1 or a commercial building, which term shall include, by way of example and not limitation, stores, shops, office buildings, laboratories, and industrial buildings, on land within the Borough or any individual or entity which proposes to develop multifamily housing with four units or more within the Borough.
[Ord. No.
1106 § 2]
The developer of multifamily housing with four
or more units shall be required to submit a recycling plan together
with the application for development to the Planning Board and to
the Recycling Coordinator. The recycling plan shall include the following
items:
a.
Recyclable materials to be source separated. As stated in Subsection 18-1.1 which establishes a recycling program for the Borough.
b.
Single unit storage. Each individual unit shall be
designed to accommodate one cubic yard of storage area for the accumulation
of one week's worth of all recyclable material. Location of the area
to be approved as part of the plan by the Planning Board and the Recycling
Coordinator.
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The amount of storage space required for the
accumulation of recyclable materials can be determined using the following
charts. Chart 1 provides weekly recovery levels for recyclables per
unit while Chart 2 converts weekly recovery levels to cubic yards.
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Chart 1
Weekly Recovery Levels
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Type of Material
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Pounds/Units/Week
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Newspaper
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3.0
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Glass
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.8
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Steel cans
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.2
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Aluminum cans
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.1
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PET soda bottles
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.1
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Milk jugs/HOPE bottles
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.1
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Chart 2
Converting Weight to Volume
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Type of Material
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Pounds Per Cubic Yard
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Newspaper
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500
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Glass
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600
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Steel cans
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160
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Aluminum cans
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60
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PET soda bottles
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30
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Milk jugs/HOPE bottles
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25
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Example:
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500 units: 500 x 3.0 pounds newspaper = 1,500/500
pounds = 3 cubic yards
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The size and location of the storage area and
the collection of recyclables from the single unit storage area to
the multi-unit storage area shall be approved as part of the plan
by the Planning Board and the Recycling Coordinator. Storage area
must meet all building and fire codes.
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The location of storage containers shall be delineated on the plan. A separate container or containers shall be provided for each recyclable material specified in Subsection 18-1.1 in addition to the containers for nonrecyclable solid waste.
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[Ord. No.
1106 § 3]
The developer of a commercial or institutional
development of 1,000 square feet or more shall be required to submit
a recycling plan together with the site plan application or application
for development or waiver of site plan application to the Planning
Board.
a.
Recyclable materials to be source separated. As stated in Subsection 18-1.1 depending on the type of establishment and type of recyclable materials generated.
b.
Storage area. The amount of storage area required
for the accumulation of recyclable material depends upon the type
of establishments and the type of recyclable materials generated.
See Charts 1 and 2 herein. Chart 3 provides for additional recyclable
materials.
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Chart 3
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Type of Material
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Amount
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High-grade paper
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3/4 pound/day/office worker
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Tin cans
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1,000 cans/cubic yard
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Corrugated cardboard
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Depends on whether it is baled, tied into bundles
or compacted.
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The size and location of the commercial and
institutional establishment storage area shall be approved as part
of the recycling plan by the Planning Board and the Recycling Coordinator.
Storage area must meet all local building and fire codes.
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[Ord. No.
1106 § 4]
The Planning Board and Recycling Coordinator
shall not grant approval of a recycling plan or new construction site
plan unless all provisions of this section and other relevant rules
and regulations are complied with, as aforementioned.
[Adopted 9-10-2008 by Ord. No. 12-2008]
a.
Preamble.
[Amended 11-12-2008 by Ord. No. 17-2008]
1.
Whereas, the governing body of the Borough of Ramsey
finds that the general public health, safety and welfare is preserved
and sustained by the provision of safe, clean, and habitable housing
and with responsible regulations designed and enforced to encourage
the nuisance-free and peaceable enjoyment of residents collectively
within Ramsey; and
2.
Whereas, the Borough of Ramsey has extensive regulations
to ensure appropriate review of certain multiple-family dwelling units
prior to construction of such multiple-family dwelling units, including,
but not limited to, site plan review for such units, such regulations,
however, not being generally applicable to various other types of
residential dwelling units; and
3.
Whereas, the Borough of Ramsey recognizes that an
organized registration and licensing and inspection program on all
residential rental dwelling units located within the Borough of Ramsey
is necessary and appropriate to establish that rental property is
properly maintained, to enhance the public health and safety of tenants
living in rental dwellings;[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Paragraph b, which immediately
followed and provided that this section was applicable in certain
zoning districts, was repealed 11-12-2008 by Ord. No. 17-2008.
a.
The following words, when used in this section, shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except in those
instances where the context clearly indicates otherwise. When not
inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include
the future; words in the plural number include the singular number;
words in the singular shall include the plural, and words in the masculine
shall include the feminine and the neuter.
b.
AGENT OR MANAGING AGENT
APARTMENT or DWELLING
BUILDING
DWELLING UNIT
HABITABLE ROOM
LICENSE
LICENSEE
LODGING UNIT
MANAGING AGENT
OWNER
PERMITTEE
PERSON
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL STRUCTURE OR UNIT
REGISTERED TENANT
RENTAL UNIT
SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS
As used in this section, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
The individuals designated by the owner as the person(s)
authorized by the owner to perform any duty imposed upon the owner
by this section. If the owner provides no such designation, the owner
shall be considered the agent or managing agent. In any event, the
owner shall be responsible for any acts or omission by the designated
agent. The term does not necessarily mean a licensed real estate broker
or salesperson of the State of New Jersey as those terms are defined
by N.J.S.A. 45:15-3; however, such term may include a licensed real
estate broker or salesman of the State of New Jersey if such person
designated by the owner or his agent is so licensed.
Any apartment, cottage, bungalow or other dwelling unit consisting
of one or more rooms occupying all or part of a floor or floors in
a building of one or more floors or stories, but not the entire building,
whether designed with or without housekeeping facilities for dwelling
purposes and notwithstanding whether the apartment is designed for
residence, office or the operation of any industry or business or
any other type of independent use.
Any building or structure or part thereof used for human
habitation, use or occupancy, and includes any accessory buildings
and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.
Any room or rooms or suite or apartment thereof, whether
furnished or unfurnished, which is occupied or intended, arranged,
designed to be occupied for sleeping or dwelling purposes by one or
more persons, including, but not limited to, the owner thereof or
any of his servants, agents or employees, and shall include all privileges,
services, furnishings, furniture, equipment, facilities and improvements
connected with the use or occupancy thereof.
A room or enclosed floor space within a dwelling unit used
or designed to be used for living, sleeping, cooking or eating purposes,
excluding bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundries, pantries,
foyers or communicating corridors, closets and storage space.
The license issued by the Building Code Officer, or his or
her designee, attesting that the rental unit has been properly registered
in accordance with this section.
The person to whom the license is issued pursuant to this
section. The term "licensee" includes within its definition the term
"agent," where applicable.
A room or group of rooms containing no cooking facilities,
used for living purposes by a separate family or group of persons
living together or by a person living alone, within a building.
See "agent."
The person who owns, purports to own or exercises control
over any building.
A person to whom a permit is issued hereunder.
An individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association,
trust or other legal entity, or any combination thereof.
Any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, building or structure
permitted to be possessed or occupied by a person who shall be the
legal owner, equitable owner or party in actual control of said unit,
pursuant to a written or unwritten lease, agreement or license, or
pursuant to a recorded or unrecorded contract for the sale of land
for all or any part of a year.
The person or persons to whom a rental unit is leased or
rented by the licensee.
Any apartment, dwelling, building, dwelling unit, habitable
room or lodging unit, as defined by this chapter, regardless of the
consideration for occupancy, including, but not limited to, money
paid, services rendered, or accommodation incident to employment.
The number which properly accommodates individual beds and
other sleeping facilities located within any rental unit.
a.
The owner of any residential rental structure or unit,
as defined herein, who intends to rent or lease all or any part thereof
as a residential rental unit shall make application to the Code Enforcement
Official for issuance of a rental permit on such form and provide
such information as may be required by the Code Enforcement Official.
The application shall be filed with the Code Enforcement Official
not later than 10 days from the date on which the owner of the residential
rental unit shall execute a lease or enter into a binding agreement
to lease the rental unit. All rental units shall hereafter be registered
with the Code Enforcement Official or his designee on an application
which shall be provided for that purpose and which shall be obtained
from the Code Enforcement Official or his designee. Such registration
shall occur on an annual basis as provided herein. The application
shall have attached to it either of the following:
1.
A true copy of the lease agreement setting forth the
name, permanent address and telephone number of each tenant.
2.
An abstract of the lease agreement, setting forth
the name, permanent address, and telephone number of each tenant,
and the period for which the unit is being leased to such tenant.
The abstract of the lease shall be verified by an affidavit signed
by the landlord or an authorized agent of the landlord.
b.
In the event a rental permit is applied for before
the landlord enters a lease, the landlord shall file the lease or
an abstract of the lease as set forth above within 10 days of the
date of a true copy of the lease agreement.
a.
Each rental unit shall be registered and licensed
annually. The license terms shall commence January 1 of each year,
and such registration shall be valid until December 31, at which time
it shall expire and a new registration shall occur. No rental unit
shall hereafter be rented unless the rental unit is registered and
licensed in accordance with this section.
b.
Said license shall only be issued upon inspection
of the property and finding that the visible parts of the property,
buildings and structures that are to be covered by the license have
been inspected by the Code Enforcement Officer or designee and that
no violations of the building or property maintenance codes exist;
and the rental use proposed by the owner is a valid conforming use
in the zone as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer or his designee.
A separate license shall be required for each and every individual
dwelling unit existing on a property.
c.
The license shall state the permitted use and/or tenancy; the occupancy limitations stipulated in Subsection 13-16.11; compliance with fire protection systems; compliance with carbon monoxide detection systems; and the names of the owner, lessor, lessee and/or tenant. Any use of the property in question or occupancy limitation violations taking place on the property not specifically authorized by the license shall be deemed a violation of this section and shall be subject to an immediate summons.
a.
The owner of any residential rental structure or unit
shall be obligated to make the residential rental unit available for
inspection by the Code Enforcement Official or his designee immediately
subsequent to the filing of an application for the issuance or reissuance
of a rental permit or any reinspections required in connection with
such application. The Code Enforcement Official or his designee shall
conduct the initial inspection or any reinspection within 10 days
of the date of the filing of a complete application for a rental permit
and being able to schedule an inspection or reinspection of the property
with the owner.
b.
Upon filing an application with the Code Enforcement Official for a rental permit, the Code Enforcement Official and/or his designee shall conduct an inspection of the rental residential unit to determine compliance with the provisions of Chapter 13, Building and Housing, and all other applicable municipal ordinances.
1.
Each rental unit shall be inspected at least upon
the initial registration of a rental unit; upon a change of occupancy;
when deemed necessary by the municipal code enforcement office; and
as otherwise necessitated by safety considerations, alleged violations
and as otherwise required by this section. The initial inspection
shall occur prior to occupancy for which a license is sought pursuant
to this section.
2.
Such inspection shall be for the purpose of determining
Zoning Ordinance compliance and, to the extent applicable, to determine
if the property complies with the New Jersey State Housing Code and/or
Municipal Building Code and/or Uniform Fire Safety Code and/or the
Property Maintenance Code.
3.
In the event that the inspection of a rental unit
does not result in a satisfactory determination, such property shall
not thereafter be registered nor shall a license be issued, and the
owner of the property or his agent shall not lease or rent such property
nor shall any tenant occupy the property until the necessary corrections
have been made so as to bring the property and rental unit into compliance
with the applicable codes and the property is thereafter subsequently
registered and licensed. In the event that the property is occupied
when such conditions are discovered, all such corrections shall be
made within 30 days unless safety considerations, as determined by
the Code Enforcement Official or his designee, required immediate
correction. If not made within that time period, the owner shall be
deemed in violation of this section, and every day that the violation
continues shall constitute a separate offense.
4.
No property shall be licensed unless the owner thereof
produces, at the time of registration, a current, valid certificate
of inspection indicating that the property has been inspected by the
officials of the Borough of Ramsey having jurisdiction and that the
property does not contain any code violations.
No person shall hereafter occupy any rental
unit nor shall the owner permit occupancy of any rental unit with
the Borough of Ramsey which is not registered and licensed in accordance
with this section.
Upon the filing of a completed registration
form, the provision of a satisfactory and current certificate of inspection,
and payment of the prescribed fee, the owner shall be entitled to
the issuance of a license for the rental term commencing January 1
of the respective year in which said application was filed. A separate
registration form shall be required for each rental, and a license
shall be issued to the owner for each individual unit, notwithstanding
the existence of multirental units on the same property. Each renewal
for licensure shall be made and filed prior to the expiration of the
rental license which occurs annually on December 31.
a.
At the time of filing the rental registration form
and prior to the issuance of the license, the owner or agent of the
owner must pay a fee in the amount of $50 per rental unit.
b.
The above fee includes the cost of the initial inspection.
Additional inspections, whether due to a change of tenants, noncompliance
or inability to gain access for a scheduled reinspection, will require
the payment of a fee of $50 per reinspection visit. The cost for all
inspections related to the issuance of a license shall be paid in
full no less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled reinspection.
c.
If any fee is not paid within 30 days of its due date,
a late fee charged at the prevailing rate as set forth in the applicable
resolution will be assessed.
Without in any way intending to infringe upon
the requirements of N.J.S.A. 46:8-28, all rental units shall be registered
and licensed as provided herein. Every owner shall file with the Code
Enforcement Official or his designee a registration form for each
rental unit contained within a building or structure which shall include
the following information:
a.
The name, address and telephone number of the owner
or owners of the premises and the record owner or owner of the rental
business, if not the same persons, shall be provided. In the case
of a partnership, the names and addresses of all general partners
shall be provided, together with the telephone numbers for each individual
partner, indicating where such individual may be reached both during
the day and evening hours, which telephone numbers shall include cell
phone numbers. If the record owner is a corporation, the name and
address of the registered agent and corporate officers of said corporation
shall be provided, together with the telephone number for each such
individual indicating where such individual may be reached both during
the day and evening hours, which shall include providing the cell
phone numbers of each such individual. All registration addresses
shall be physical addresses; post office boxes are insufficient.
b.
If the address of the owner of record is not located
in the County of Bergen, the name, address and telephone number of
a person who resides in the County of Bergen who is authorized to
accept notices from a tenant and to issue receipts therefor and to
accept service of process on behalf of the owner of record.
c.
The name, address and telephone number, including
a cell phone number, of the managing agent of the premises, if any.
d.
The name, address and telephone number, including
a cell phone number, of the superintendent, janitor, custodian, or
other individual employed by the owner of record or managing agent
to provide regular maintenance service, if any.
e.
The name, address and telephone number, including
a cell phone number, of an individual representative of the owner
of record or managing agent who may be reached or contacted any time
in the event of an emergency affecting the premises or any unit of
dwelling space therein, including such emergencies as the failure
of any essential service or system, and who has the authority to make
emergency decisions concerning the building and any repair thereto
or expenditure in connection therewith.
f.
The name and address as well as the account number
of every holder of a recorded mortgage on the premises.
g.
If fuel oil is used to heat the building and the owner
furnishes the heat in the building, the name, address, and telephone
number of the fuel oil dealer servicing the building and the grade
of fuel oil used.
h.
As to each rental unit, a specification of the exact
number of sleeping rooms contained in the rental unit and the exact
number of sleeping accommodations contained in each of the sleeping
rooms, identifying each sleeping room specifically by number and location
within the apartment or dwelling and by the square footage thereof.
In order to satisfy the requirements of this provision, an owner shall
submit a floor plan which shall become a part of the application and
which shall be attached to the registration form when filed by the
Code Enforcement Official or his designee.
i.
Name, address and telephone number of any and all
rental agencies with the authority to lease or otherwise permit occupancy
of the subject premises.
j.
Name, age, and address, including the dwelling unit
number of each occupant or tenant occupying the rental unit.
k.
Whether or not the owner has conducted any tenant
screening for each new tenant and authorized adult household member.
l.
Such other information as may be prescribed by the
Borough on the appropriate form or otherwise by ordinance or resolution.
The Code Enforcement Official or his designee
shall index and file the registration form and make it reasonably
available for public inspection during regular business hours. In
doing so, the Code Enforcement Official or his designee shall follow
the mandates of N.J.S.A. 46:8-28.1, as amended and supplemented, so
that the filing of the registration form will simultaneously satisfy
the registration requirements of N.J.S.A. 46:8-28 to the extent that
it applies to the property being registered and will also satisfy
the registration requirements of this section. The Code Enforcement
Official or designee shall maintain a master index of all such registration
forms, and any person may obtain from the Code Enforcement Official
or his designee a list of all rental units properly registered and
licensed upon payment of a fee not to exceed $25.
Every person required to file a registration
form pursuant to this section shall file an amended registration form
within 20 days of any change in the information required to be included
thereon. No fee shall be required for the filing of an amendment with
the exception of a change in ownership of the premises.
Each licensee granted a license pursuant to
this section shall be permitted to lease or rent the rental unit which
has been registered and for which a license has been granted hereunder
to a specific number of registered tenants, which number shall not
exceed the number which has been computed in accordance with the following:
a.
Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one occupant
shall contain at least 80 square feet of floor area, and every room
occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one person shall contain
at least 60 square feet of floor area for each occupant thereof.
b.
c.
Combined living room and dining room spaces shall
comply with the requirements of Paragraph b if the total is equal
to that required for separate rooms and if the space is so located
that it functions as a combination living room/dining room.
d.
Kitchens, bathrooms, water closets, toilet rooms,
closets, basements, attics, storage areas, nonhabitable spaces and
interior public areas shall not be used for sleeping purposes.
e.
All spaces to be used for food preparation shall contain
suitable space and equipment to store, prepare and serve foods in
a sanitary manner. There shall be adequate facilities and services
for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and refuse, including facilities
for temporary storage.
a.
It shall be unlawful and in violation of this section for an owner, permittee, lessor or registered tenant of any registered dwelling to allow a number of people greater than the maximum number of occupants permitted pursuant to Subsection 13-16.11 to reside in the registered dwelling. It shall also be a violation of this section for the owner, permittee, lessor or registered tenant to lease a dwelling unit to a number or group of tenants which exceeds the total number of sleeping accommodations which has been set forth in the permit for which application was made under this section.
b.
The owner, permittee, lessor or registered tenant
of a dwelling unit must post the registration form in a conspicuous
location in the dwelling. Such form must contain the name(s) of the
owner, permittee, lessor and registered tenant, the maximum number
of tenants permitted to occupy the dwelling according to the permit
and the maximum number of sleeping accommodations according to the
permit.
c.
It shall be unlawful and a violation of this section
for an owner, permittee, lessor or registered tenant to fail to post
the required registration form or for an owner, permittee, lessor
or registered tenant to alter or remove the required registration
form.
d.
The required registered property must be readily available
for inspection upon demand by the Borough of Ramsey or officials of
the Borough of Ramsey Code Enforcement Department. It shall be unlawful
and a violation of this section for an owner, permittee, lessor or
registered tenant to refuse to allow the inspection of said registered
property upon demand by an officer of the Borough of Ramsey or an
official from the Borough of Ramsey Code Enforcement Department.
e.
The police officers of the Borough of Ramsey, Code
Enforcement Official, Zoning Officer or other officials of the Ramsey
Code Enforcement Department are authorized to issue a summons for
any violation of this section to any owner, lessor, permittee, or
registered tenant found to be in violation of any of the provisions
of this section.
No rental unit may be registered and no license
shall be issued for any property containing a rental unit unless all
municipal taxes, water and sewer charges and other municipal assessments
are current.
It shall be unlawful for any person over the
age of 18 to assist, aid, abet, allow, permit, suffer or encourage
a student to register or enroll in the Ramsey School District where
the student is ineligible to attend. It shall be unlawful for any
person over the age of 18 to knowingly permit his or her name, address,
or other residence designating documentation to be utilized in the
registration or enrollment of any nonresident student in the Ramsey
School District. In addition to the penalties set forth in this section,
any person violating or failing to comply with the provisions of this
subsection shall, upon conviction thereof, be required and sentenced
to make restitution to the Borough of Ramsey. In determining the amount
of such restitution, the court shall include the amounts incurred
by the Ramsey Board of Education, including, but not limited to, tuition
costs, related investigation expenses, and attorneys' fees.
a.
The Code Enforcement Official or his designee is hereby
authorized to make inspections to determine the condition of rental
units in order that they may promote the purposes of this section
to safeguard the health, safety, welfare of the occupants of rental
units and of the general public. For the purposes of making such inspections,
the Code Enforcement Official or his designee is hereby authorized
to enter, examine and survey rental units, at all reasonable times.
The owner or occupant of every rental unit shall give the Code Enforcement
Official or his designee free access to the rental unit at all reasonable
times for the purpose of such inspections, examinations and surveys.
b.
Every occupant shall give the owner of the rental
unit access to any part of such rental unit at all reasonable times
for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary
to effect compliance with the provisions of this section or any lawful
order issued pursuant thereto.
c.
Within 10 days of the receipt of any complaint alleging
a violation of this section, the Code Enforcement Official or his
designee shall conduct an inspection as hereinbefore provided.
a.
Only those occupants whose names are on file with
the Borough of Ramsey as provided in this section may reside in the
licensed premises. It shall be unlawful for any other person to reside
in said premises, and this provision may be enforced against the owner,
tenant, or other person residing in said premises.
b.
No rental unit shall be occupied or used in a manner
which shall result in any unreasonable disturbance or disruption to
the surrounding properties and property owners or the public in general,
such that it shall constitute a nuisance as defined in the ordinance
of the Borough of Ramsey.
c.
The maintenance of all rental units and the conduct
engaged in upon the premises by occupants and their guests shall at
all times be in full compliance with all applicable ordinances and
regulations of the Borough of Ramsey, and all applicable state and
federal laws and regulations.
d.
Any owner, tenant, or other person violating the provisions
of this subsection shall be subject to the penalty provisions of this
section.
e.
Minimum ceiling heights.
1.
All habitable spaces, other than kitchens, shall have
a clear ceiling height of not less than six feet 10 inches. All hallways,
corridors, laundry areas, bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, water
closets, and other nonhabitable spaces as defined herein shall have
a clear ceiling height of not less than six feet 10 inches.
2.
Exceptions:
(a)
Beams or girders spaced not less than four feet
on center and projecting not more than six inches below the required
ceiling, provided that the minimum clear height is not less than six
feet four inches.
(b)
Dropped or furred ceilings over not more than
1/2 of the minimum floor area required by this Code, provided that
no part of such dropped or furred ceiling is less than six feet 10
inches in height.
(c)
Rooms occupied exclusively for sleeping, study
or similar purposes and having a sloped ceiling over all or part of
the room, with a clear ceiling height of at least six feet 10 inches
over not less than 1/3 of the required minimum floor area. In calculating
the floor area of such rooms, only those portions of the floor area
with a clear ceiling height of five feet or more shall be included.
(d)
Basement rooms in one- and two-family dwellings
occupied exclusively for laundry, study or recreational purposes,
having a ceiling height of not less than six feet eight inches with
not less than six feet four inches of clear height under beams, girders,
ducts and similar obstructions.
a.
The following persons are hereby authorized to enforce
this section:
If any person shall fail, refuse or neglect
to comply with the provisions of this section, or any rules or regulations,
or any reasonable orders or directions of a Borough representative
in reference thereto, the Code Enforcement Official or his designee
may order the closure of the rental units until such conditions or
orders are met.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate
any provision of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced
to pay a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $800, plus costs,
or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days in default of payment.
Every day that a violation of this section continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
[Adopted 9-11-2013 by Ord. No. 13-2013]
a.
Building Subcode.
1.
Fees for new construction will be based upon the volume of the structure.
Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. Construction
fees shall be in the amount of $0.034 per cubic foot of volume for
buildings and structures of all use groups and types of construction
as classified and defined in Articles 3 and 4 of the Building Subcode.
2.
Fees for renovations and alterations shall be charged $21 per $1,000.
From $50,000 to and including $100,000, the additional fee shall be
in the amount of $14 per $1,000 of the estimated cost above $50,000.
Above $100,000, the additional fee shall be in the amount of $10 per
$1,000 of estimated cost above $100,000. For the purpose of determining
estimated cost, the provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction
Code shall be utilized.
3.
Fees for additions shall be computed on the same basis as for new
construction in accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction
Code.
4.
Fees for a combination of renovations and additions shall be computed
as the sum of fees computed separately in accordance with Paragraphs
a2 and 3 above and the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.
b.
Plumbing Subcode.
1.
The fee shall be $22 per fixture connected to the plumbing system
for all fixtures and appliances except as listed below.
2.
The fee shall be $150 for special devices for the following: hot
water boilers, grease traps and oil separators, backflow prevention
devices; $100 for drinking fountains, water-cooled air conditioning
units, refrigeration units, utility service connections, steam boilers,
sewer pumps; $75 for hot water heaters, furnace, gas piping, gas service
entrance, active solar systems, fuel oil piping; $25 per stack; $22
per floor drain; and $15 per hose bib.
c.
Electrical Subcode.
1.
For from one to 25 receptacles or fixtures, the fee shall be in the
amount of $50; for each 10 receptacles or fixtures in addition to
this, the fee shall be in the amount of $20. For the purpose of computing
this fee, receptacles or fixtures shall include lighting outlets,
wall switches, convenience receptacles, smoke and heat detectors,
pull stations, exit lights, fire alarm panels or similar fixtures.
One to five motors not exceeding one horsepower shall be $25; up to
10 motors not exceeding one horsepower each, $50; 11 motors to 50
motors, $100; over 50 motors, the fee shall be $175.
2.
For each motor or electrical service device greater than one horsepower
and less than or equal to 10 horsepower, the fee shall be $100; and
for transformers and generators greater than one kilowatt and less
than or equal to 10 kilowatts, the fee shall be $150.
3.
For each motor or electrical device greater than 10 horsepower and
less than or equal to 50 horsepower, the fee shall be $150; for each
service panel, service entrance or subpanel less than or equal to
200 amperes, the fee shall be $150; and for all transformers and generators
greater than 10 kilowatts and less than or equal to 45 kilowatts,
the fee shall be $250.
4.
For each motor or electrical device greater than 50 horsepower, the
fee shall be $250; for each service panel, service entrance or subpanel
greater than 200 amperes and less than 500 amperes; and for transformers
and generators greater than 45 kilowatts and less than or equal to
112.5 kilowatts the fee shall be $350.
5.
For each motor or electrical device greater than 100 horsepower;
for each service panel, service entrance or subpanel greater than
500; and for each transformer or generators greater than 112.5 kilowatts,
the fee shall be $500.
6.
For the purpose of computing these fees, all motors except those
in plug-in appliances shall be counted, including control equipment,
generators, transformers and all heating, cooking or other devices
consuming or generating electrical current.
9.
Temporary installations and decorative displays for not more than
60 days: $75 each.
10.
Motion picture equipment: $25.
11.
Radio and television transmitting or receiving equipment, including
satellite dishes: $75.
12.
Photovoltaic systems rated from one kilowatt to 50 kilowatts,
the fee is $100; for 51 kilowatts to 100 kilowatts, the fee is $150;
and for systems rated over 100 kilowatts, the fee is $250. Each separate
array panel shall be calculated at $25 per module, $50 per inverter,
$25 per collector box in addition to all other applicable fees.
13.
The generator transfer switch fee is $150 in addition to all
other applicable fees.
d.
Fire Protection Subcode.
1.
The fee for 10 or fewer fire sprinkler heads, smoke detectors or
heat detectors, pull stations, exit lights or emergency lights shall
be $60; for 11 to 20 heads, detectors, pull stations, exit lights
or emergency lights, the fee shall be $100; for 21 to 100 heads, detectors,
pull stations, exit lights or emergency lights, the fee shall be $225;
for 101 to 200 heads, detectors pull stations, exit lights or emergency
lights, the fee shall be $375; for 201 to 400 heads, detectors, pull
stations, exit lights or emergency lights, the fee shall be $550;
for 401 or greater heads, detectors, pull stations, exit lights or
emergency lights, the fee shall be $1,250. In computing fees for heads,
detectors, pull stations, exit lights and emergency lights, the number
of each shall be counted separately and separate fees shall be charged.
2.
The fee for each standpipe shall be $200.
3.
The fee for each independent pre-engineered suppression system shall
be $150.
4.
The fee for each gas- or oil-fired appliance that is not connected
to a potable water plumbing system shall be $75.
5.
The fee for each commercial/institutional kitchen exhaust system
shall be $150.
6.
The fee for each incinerator shall be $250.
7.
The fee for each smoke control system shall be $250.
e.
Certificates and other permits.
1.
The fee for a demolition or removal permit shall be $175 for a structure
less than 5,000 square feet in area and less than 30 feet in height,
for one- and two-family residences (Group R-3 and R-5), and for structures
on farms, including commercial farm buildings as per the New Jersey
Uniform Construction Code used exclusively for storage of food or
grain, or sheltering of livestock, and shall be $75 for all accessory
structures, such as pools, sheds, oil tanks (above or below ground),
etc. and $350 for all other use groups.
2.
The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall be in the amount of
$1.75 per square foot computed on one side with a starting fee of
$75 per commercial sign.
3.
The fee for a certificate of occupancy for one- and two-family homes
(Group R-3 and R-5) shall be $225 per unit; for all other use groups
$250 per unit of occupancy.
4.
There shall be no fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy.
5.
The fee for a certificate of continued occupancy shall be $200.
6.
The fee for plan review of a building for compliance under the alternate
systems and non-dependable energy source provisions of the Energy
Subcode shall be $150 for one- and two-family homes and for like commercial
structures having the indoor temperature controlled from a single
point and $500 for all other structures.
7.
The fee for an application for variation in accordance with the New
Jersey Uniform Construction Code shall be $300 for a Class I structure
and $85 for Class II and Class III structures. The fee for resubmission
of an application for variation shall be $100 for Class I structures
and $35 for Class II and Class III structures.
9.
The fee for retaining walls shall be as follows:
[Added 11-9-2017 by Ord.
No. 09-2017]
(a)
The fee for a retaining wall with a surface area greater than
550 square feet that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure
shall be $250.
(b)
The fee for a retaining wall with a surface area of 550 square
feet or less that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure
shall be $150.
(c)
The fee for a retaining wall of any size at other than a Class
3 residential structure shall be based on the cost of the construction.
f.
Annual
permits. The fee for an annual construction permit shall be charged
annually. This fee shall be a flat fee based upon the number of maintenance
workers who are employed by the facility and who are primarily engaged
in work that is governed by a subcode. Managers, engineers and clerical
shall not be considered maintenance workers for the purpose of establishing
the annual construction permit fee. Annual permits may be used for
building, fire protection, electrical and plumbing. Fees shall be
as follows:
g.
Installation of construction trailers and temporary trailers due
to damage to the main structure: The fee shall be $75 plus the appropriate
plumbing and electrical subcode fees.
h.
Asbestos abatement fee, as per the New Jersey Uniform Construction
Code, shall be $50 for the certificate.
i.
The fee for each real estate sign shall be $15 per sign. Only one
sign is permitted per structure as per Borough Zoning Code 130.709
of the Borough of Ramsey.
j.
For cross connections and backflow prevention devices that are subject
to testing and required to be reinspected by the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection regulations, the fees shall be $100 per
inspection.
k.
A continued certificate of occupancy shall be required for a change
of ownership of a commercial structure.
