The following matters, things, conditions or acts and each of
them are hereby declared to be the Property Maintenance Code of this
municipality.
This chapter shall be known as the "Property Maintenance Code
of the Borough of Bloomsbury," hereinafter referred to as "this code."
This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as residents are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of Chapter
270, Zoning, of this Code.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
GRAFFITI
Any and every name, identification, description, announcement,
declaration, demonstration, display, illustration or insignia, other
than advertising which is otherwise provided for in this code or other
ordinances of the Borough, which, without authorization, is marked,
written, drawn, painted, scratched, inscribed, or affixed directly
to or upon any of the following objects or structures: public or private
curbstone, flagstone, or any portion or part of any sidewalk or street
or upon any tree, lamppost, utility pole, postal mail receptacle,
sign, hydrant, fence, door, wall, window, garage, enclosure, vehicle,
bridge, or pier or upon or within any other public or private structure,
building or premises.
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE
A vehicle, including any auto, bus, truck, van, motorcycle,
trailer or boat, which cannot be lawfully driven or used upon the
public streets for reasons including but not limited to being unlicensed,
unregistered, wrecked, abandoned, in a state of disrepair, or incapable
of being moved under its own power for motor vehicles, or in the case
of a boat, if incapable of being used as a means of transportation
on water and/or if not currently registered in accordance with New
Jersey law.
LITTER
Any papers, newspapers, packaging, bags, plastics, cups,
containers, cans and other similar materials lying scattered about
that are subject to movement by any wind or breeze.
WEEDS
All grasses, annual, biennial and perennial plants and vegetation
which are propagated by seed or vegetative parts, which are of little
value and compete with cultivated plants or may affect the health
of humans or animals, other than trees and shrubs. However, this term
shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
The owner of any leased or rented property shall provide each
tenant with the name and phone number of a responsible person who,
in emergency situations, will be available on a twenty-four-hour basis
and who has the authority to make repairs to the building and premises
as needed.