This article requires that dumpsters and other refuse containers
that are outdoors or exposed to stormwater be covered at all times
and prohibits the spilling, dumping, leaking or otherwise discharging
of liquids, semiliquids or solids from the containers to the municipal
separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Borough of Palisades
Park so as to protect public health, safety and welfare and to prescribe
penalties for the failure to comply.
For the purposes of this article, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this article clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with
drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters,
ditches, man-made channels or storm drains) that is owned or operated
by the Borough of Palisades Park and is designed and used for collecting
and conveying storm water.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
STORM DRAIN INLET
An opening in a storm drain used to collect stormwater runoff
and includes, but is not limited to, a grate inlet, curb-opening inlet,
slotted inlet, and combination inlet.
WATERS OF THE STATE
The ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams and bodies
of surface water or groundwater, whether natural or artificial, within
the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its jurisdiction.
This article shall be enforced by the Police Department and/or
the Department of Public Works.
Any person who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500 or be
imprisoned for a period not exceeding 90 days, or both, in the discretion
of the Court.