The purpose of this chapter of the Code is to establish rules
and regulations for the use and permitting of Old City Hall.
In addition to adhering to the rules identified in §
155-3, Prohibited acts, for all City facility usage, the following rules and regulations will be strictly adhered to and the permit holder shall be responsible for all persons utilizing the building of the issued permit.
A. The applicant's use of one part of Old City Hall shall not interfere
with the use of any another part of the building by a different applicant.
B. Unless specifically permitted, alcoholic beverages of any kind are
strictly prohibited anywhere in Old City Hall and the surrounding
City property. To serve alcohol, a permittee must receive prior approval
from the governing body. A permittee must present proof of an appropriate
permit from the State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, or proof
of a waiver, and private liquor liability insurance naming the City
of Bordentown as an additional insured within two weeks of submitting
a permit application.
[Amended 5-8-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-06]
C. Smoking or vaping within the Old City Hall building or within 50
feet of any entrance door is strictly prohibited. Smoking or vaping
shall only be permitted across the street from Old City Hall.
[Amended 5-8-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-06]
D. No tacks, push pins, staples, paste, glue, scotch tape, nails, or
screws are to be used to post or hang any sign, placard, advertisement,
inscription or decoration, whether on the interior or exterior of
the building.
[Amended 5-8-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-06]
E. Walls, ceilings, doors, railings, light fixtures etc., are not to
be used to hang or display any item, novelty, or decoration of any
kind. All decorations must be freestanding. Confetti, glitter, sparklers,
birdseed, rice, potpourri, incense, aromatics, silly string, and other
like materials are not permitted.
[Amended 5-8-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-06]
F. No open flames will be used. This includes candles that are part
of centerpieces. (Sterno products may be used for maintaining heat
for cooked food products.)
G. The use of any loudspeakers, public address systems or amplifiers
must be reasonable, and use must not disturb the surrounding neighborhood.
[Amended 5-8-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-06]
H. The Old City Hall is not available for children's parties or activities,
religious worship purposes, trade shows, adult entertainment including,
but not limited to, gambling.
I. Old City Hall is equipped with a handicap lift, which may be used
by guests.
[Amended 5-8-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-06]
J. With the
exception of service dogs, pets and other animals are not permitted
inside Old City Hall.
[Added 5-8-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-06]
K. Children
under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at Old City Hall.
[Added 5-8-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-06]
[Amended 5-8-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-06]
A. The permittee shall be responsible for the general housekeeping maintenance
of the building by ensuring that the rooms utilized are returned to
their original condition at the end of the permitted time. General
housekeeping shall include, but is not limited to, garbage removal.
All garbage and food waste must be bagged and placed in the designated
area at the end of a rental or event. All garbage and food waste for
a long-term rental must be bagged and placed outside in the designated
garbage receptacle each day Old City Hall is used. All items found
in Old City Hall after the permit period shall be considered garbage
and disposed of accordingly.
B. Any permittee that fails to maintain the building as required will
be subject to the revocation of the existing permit and denial of
future permits for himself or the organization he represents.
C. Any permittee that fails to maintain the building shall be subject to forfeiture of its security deposit as defined in §
156-7. The City maintains full discretion to impose an additional cleaning fee or forfeiture of a permittee’s security deposit.
D. If Old
City Hall shall need additional cleaning after the permit expires,
the security deposit may be withheld or an additional cleaning fee
may be charged. Forfeiture of the security deposit or imposition of
an additional cleaning fee shall be within the full discretion of
City officials.