[Adopted 2-19-2015 by Ord. No. 943]
The purpose of this article is to protect and promote the public
health through the control of the growth of invasive plants, including
but not limited to bamboo.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The Borough Code Enforcement Officer or his/her designee.
All native and nonnative vines and vegetation that grow out
of place and are competitive, persistent, and pernicious. These plants
may damage trees, vegetation, or structures. Examples include but
are not limited to bamboo (spreading or running type), ragweed, multiflora
rose and kudzu vine.
All persons must control the growth of invasive plants. Failure
to control the spread of such vegetation beyond the border of a resident's
property is a violation of this chapter.
All places and premises in the Borough of Oceanport shall be
subject to inspection by the enforcing officer. Such inspections shall
be performed by such person, persons or agency duly authorized and
appointed by the Borough of Oceanport. Such inspection shall be made
if that official has reason to believe that any section of this article
is being violated.
Whenever an invasive plant as defined by this chapter is found
on any plot of land, lot or any other premises or place, and is found
to lack appropriate physical barriers to prevent the spread or growth
of the species, or is found to have spread beyond the boundaries of
a property, a violation shall be given to the owner of the property
from which the invasive species has spread, in writing, to remove
or abate the same within 30 days. In the event more time is needed
for treatment and/or removal, approval by the enforcing officer, or
his/her designee, is required. The cost of abatement shall be borne
by the property owner.
