Borough of Wallington, NJ Article II Obstructions on Streets and Sidewalks

[Adopted 5-13-1970 as Sec. 4-9 of the 1970 Revised General Ordinances (Ch. 281, Art. II, of the 1992 Code)]

§ 325-6 Prohibited acts.

No person shall obstruct the free and lawful passage of pedestrians and vehicles on the streets, highways or sidewalks of the Borough or any part thereof by placing thereon any vehicle, article or merchandise or wares, in a case or otherwise, or any packing boxes, barrels, signs or like structures, lumber, wood or other obstruction of any kind.

§ 325-7 Exceptions.

This article shall not apply to:

A. Obstructions for the purpose of transit or delivery for such time and in such manner as may be reasonably necessary for that purpose.

B. Receptacles for garbage, ashes or refuse lawfully placed on or in sidewalk areas for collections.

C. Obstructions for the purpose of building or construction and the occupation of such portion of the sidewalk, street or public place designated in a permit obtained for that purpose.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former § 281-8, Posting of signs, added 9-27-1984 by Ord. No. 84-20, which immediately followed this section, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I). See now § 279-2A of this Code for related provisions.

§ 325-8 Violations and penalties.

[Amended 12-20-1993 by Ord. No. 93-19]

A. Any violation of this article shall, upon conviction, be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, Article II, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Wallington.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

B. Separate violation. Except as otherwise provided, every day that a violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate violation.