[Amended 2-27-1973 by Ord. No. MC 2347; 5-12-2025 by Ord. No. MC 3901]
A. 
The exterior of the premises and all structures thereon shall be kept free of all nuisances and any hazards to the safety of occupants, pedestrians and other persons utilizing the premises, and free of insanitary conditions, and any of the foregoing shall be promptly removed and abated by the owner or operator in order to keep the premises free of hazards, which include but are not limited to the following: Brush, weeds, broken glass, stumps, roots, obnoxious growths, filth, garbage, trash, refuse and debris.
B. 
Loose and overhanging objects and accumulations of ice and snow which, by reason of location above ground level, constitute a danger of falling on persons in the vicinity thereof, shall be removed.
C. 
Vacant lots or lots containing untenanted buildings shall be kept free of brush, weeds, broken glass, tree stumps, roots, obnoxious growths, filth, garbage, trash, refuse, debris and abandoned vehicles. The owner or operator of said lot shall erect and maintain around the perimeter of such lot a chain link, picket or stockade fence of a height no less than 42 inches nor more than 54 inches or a barricade with steel beams of a height of approximately 36 inches extending approximately 48 inches below ground. All fences shall be kept in good repair. The fence or barrier shall not be equipped with or contain barbed wire, spikes or any similar device.
D. 
Proposed ordinances for multi-family buildings of four units or more.
(1) 
Property owners must provide an adequate number of receptacles to containerize solid waste ( garbage) and recycling bottles and cans). All garbage and recycling (bottles and cans) must be in receptacles (containerized).
(2) 
Properties of six or units or more must provide 3 cubic feet dumpsters for solid waste (garbage) and recycling (bottles and cans).
(3) 
Commingling or mixing solid waste (garbage) and recyclables (bottles, cans and cardboard) is prohibited.
(4) 
Overflowing receptacles preventing lids from closing, solid waste (garbage) spilling from receptacles onto the ground, or more solid waste (garbage) or recycling (bottles and cans) in a receptacle than it can hold is prohibited.
(5) 
All receptacles must have lids, and lids must completely close on receptacles.
(6) 
Receptacles must be placed at the curb after 6:00 PM the evening prior to collection and shall not be put out the morning of the collection with consideration that collection times vary and are not mandated to start after 9:00 AM may start as early as 5: 00 AM).
(7) 
Receptacles, solid waste (garbage), and recycling (bottles and cans) shall be stored in the rear of the property and not at the front or side of property.
(8) 
When placed at the curb for collection, corrugated/ cardboard boxes and cartons shall be flattened and securely bundled/tied.
E. 
Violations and penalties.
(1) 
Violations of any provision of this subsection shall, upon conviction, be punishable as provided in the general penalty provisions set forth in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article III, of a minimum fine of $750 to maximum fine of 1,250 and up to 90 days in jail.
(2) 
Plea negotiations shall not be set below the $750 minimum.
(3) 
An additional separate $1,000 fine shall be imposed for violating an ordinance within one year of the date of a previous violation of the same ordinance and fined for the previous violation, shall be sentenced by a court to an additional fine as a repeat offender. The additional fine imposed by the court for a repeat offense shall not be less than the minimum or exceed the maximum fine fixed for a violation of the ordinance but shall be calculated separately from the imposed for the violation of the ordinance.
(4) 
Any person convicted of the violation of any ordinance or in default of the payment of any fine imposed may be imprisoned in the county jail or place of detention provided by the municipality, for any term not exceeding 90 days, or be required to perform community service for a period not exceeding 90 days.
Holes, excavations, breaks, projections, obstructions, icy conditions, uncleared snow and excretion of pets and other animals on paths, walks, driveways, parking lots and parking areas and other parts of the premises which are accessible to use by persons on the premises are considered hazards. All such holes and excavations shall be filled and repaired, walks and steps replaced or repaired and other conditions removed where necessary to eliminate hazards or insanitary conditions with reasonable dispatch upon their discovery.
Adequate runoff drains shall be provided and maintained to eliminate any such recurrent or excessive accumulation or stormwater.
A. 
The exterior of every structure or accessory structure (including fences) shall be maintained in good repair and all surfaces thereof shall be kept painted or whitewashed where necessary for the purposes of preservation and appearance. The same shall be maintained free of broken glass, loose shingles, crumbling stone or brick, excessive peeling paint or other condition reflective of deterioration, including TV antennas (height supporting structures) and replacement if deformed by wind, etc., or of inadequate maintenance, to the end that the property itself may be preserved, safety and fire hazards eliminated and adjoining properties and the neighborhood protected from blighting influences.
B. 
The exterior of the premises and the condition of accessory structures shall be maintained so that the appearance of the premises and all buildings thereon shall reflect a level of maintenance in keeping with the standards of the neighborhood or such higher standards as may be adopted as part of a plan of urban renewal by the Town, and such that the appearance of the premises and structure shall not constitute a blighting factor for adjoining property owners nor an element leading to the progressive deterioration and downgrading of the neighborhood with the accompanying diminution of property values.
Premises shall be kept landscaped, and lawns, hedges and bushes shall be kept trimmed and free from becoming overgrown and unsightly where exposed to public view and where the same constitute a blighting factor depreciating adjoining property.
All permanent signs and billboards exposed to the public view permitted by reason of other regulations or as a lawful nonconforming use shall be maintained in good repair. Any signs which have excessively weathered or faded or those upon which the paint has excessively peeled or cracked shall, with their supporting members, be removed forthwith or put into a good state of repair. All nonoperative or broken electrical signs shall be repaired or shall, with their supporting members, be removed forthwith.
[Amended 8-12-1980 by Ord. No. MC 2611]
A. 
All windows exposed to public view shall be kept clean and free of marks or foreign substances except when necessary in the course of changing displays. No storage of materials, stock or inventory shall be permitted in window display areas ordinarily exposed to public view unless such areas are first screened from the public view by drapes, venetian blinds or other permanent rendering of windows opaque to the public view. All screening of interiors shall be maintained in an attractive manner and in a good state of repair.
B. 
Whenever the owner of any structure finds it necessary to replace temporarily a display window and to cover the space formerly occupied by the same with plywood or other opaque material, and if the time required for replacement of such window shall exceed seven days, then it shall be the obligation of the owner to paint or have painted the plywood or other opaque material with a durable paint of a color which shall blend with or match the color of the walls surrounding such window.
C. 
Whenever the owner of any structure eliminates permanently the use of one or more display windows of the structure, the owner shall not cover the space formerly occupied by the window with plywood or other opaque material but instead shall fill said space by permanent construction so that said space blends with the exterior walls adjacent thereto.
D. 
For the purposes of Subsection C of this section, elimination of the use of a display window for a period exceeding 30 days shall be deemed to be permanent elimination.
E. 
The owner shall obtain a building permit from the Building Department for any construction performed in accordance with Subsection C of this section.
A. 
All storefronts shall be kept in good repair, painted where required and shall not constitute a safety hazard or nuisance. In the event repairs to a storefront become necessary, such repairs shall be made with the same or similar materials used in the construction of the storefront in such a manner as to permanently repair the damaged area or areas. Any cornice visible above a storefront shall be kept painted where required and in good repair.
B. 
Security gates. The provisions of this section shall be applicable to nonresidential, commercial and industrial premises, properties and structures.
[Added 4-11-1989 by Ord. No. MC 2885]
(1) 
From and after the effective date of this subsection, the construction or installation or replacement of any security gate or cover extending over or across a front window or door of a nonresidential, commercial or industrial premises, property or structure shall be of a grate- or lattice-type, with a minimum of 25% of the gate area being see-through composition. All gates and accompanying hardware shall be of suitable materials and maintained in a state of good repair.
(2) 
From and after the effective date of this subsection, it shall be unlawful to construct or install a roll-up security gate over or across the front door or windows of any nonresidential, commercial or industrial premises, property or structure.
(3) 
From and after the effective date of this subsection, it shall be unlawful to construct or install security gates as provided in Subsection B(1) and (2) above unless a permit is obtained by the property owner or lessee or contractor from the Municipal Construction Code Official.
[Added 5-23-1989 by Ord. No. MC 2886]
(a) 
The applicant for the permit shall submit proper specifications of the size, make, model, location and details required by said Municipal Official.
(b) 
The fee charged by the municipality for said security gate permit shall be $50.
[Amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(4) 
The failure to install an approved security gate or door as required by this Subsection B shall constitute a violation punishable as set forth in § 460-64, Violations and penalties; schedule of fines. The failure to comply with the provisions of this Subsection B shall constitute a daily violation.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
Except for "for rent" signs, any temporary sign or other paper advertising material glued or otherwise attached to a window or windows or otherwise exposed to public view shall be removed either at the expiration of the event or sale for which it is used or within 60 days after erection, whichever shall occur sooner.
B. 
Except during the course of repairs or alterations, no more than 33 1/3% of the square footage of any single window or single window display area shall be devoted to signs or other temporary advertising material attached to such window or windows or otherwise exposed to public view.
Any awning or marquee and its accompanying structural member which extends over any street, sidewalk or other portion of the premises shall be maintained in good repair and shall not constitute a nuisance or a safety hazard. In the event such awnings or marquees are not properly maintained in accordance with the foregoing, they shall, together with their supporting members, be removed forthwith. In the event such awnings or marquees are made of cloth, plastic or of similar materials, such cloth or plastic where exposed to public view shall be maintained in good condition and shall not show evidence of excessive weathering, discoloration, ripping, tearing or other holes. Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize any encroachment on streets, sidewalks or other parts of the public domain.
Every structure shall be so maintained as to be weather- and watertight.
A. 
Exterior walls, roofs, windows, window frames, doors, door frames, foundations and other parts of the structure shall be so maintained as to keep water from entering the structure and to prevent excessive drafts. Damaged materials must be repaired or replaced promptly; places showing signs of rot, leakage, deterioration or corrosion are to be restored and protected against weathering and seepage.
B. 
The exterior of every structure or accessory structure (including fences, signs and storefronts) shall be maintained in good repair and all surfaces thereof shall be kept painted or whitewashed where necessary for purposes of preservation and appearance. All surfaces shall be maintained free of broken glass, loose, shingles, crumbling stone or brick, excessive peeling paint or other condition reflective of deterioration or inadequate maintenance, to the end that the property itself may be preserved, safety and fire hazards eliminated and adjoining properties and the neighborhood protected from blighting influence.
Foundation walls shall be kept structurally sound, free from defects, cracks and damage and capable of bearing imposed loads safely.
Chimneys and all flue and vent attachments, all to be a permanent part of the building or home, shall be maintained structurally sound, free from defects and so maintained as to capably perform at all times the functions for which they were designed. Chimneys, flues, gas vents and other draft-producing equipment shall provide sufficient draft to develop the rated output of the connected equipment and shall be structurally safe, durable, smoketight and capable of withstanding the action of the flue gases.
Exterior porches, landings, balconies, stairs and fire escapes shall be provided with bannisters or railings properly designed and maintained to minimize the hazard of falling, and the same shall be kept structurally sound, in good repair and free from defects.
Basements, cellar and crawl spaces are to be free of moisture resulting from seepage, and cross-ventilation shall be required to prevent accumulations of moisture and dampness.
[Added 3-25-2024 by Ord. No. MC 3860]
A. 
The use of lead-based paint or presence of lead-based paint hazards is hereby prohibited in the Township of Irvington. Any person responsible for applying lead-based paint or whose property contains lead-based paint hazards shall be subject to a fine and remediation of the condition.
B. 
When it has been determined that expedited (within three business days) a child has an elevated blood lead level, the child's primary address, secondary address, previous primary address, and relocation address shall be inspected by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor assigned by the Township of Irvington to conduct an environmental intervention. The environmental intervention includes a hazard assessment and inspection of the dwelling and common areas during which the Lead Inspector/Risk Inspector may determine the presence of lead hazards, including lead-based paint, lead dust and lead soil hazards. A lead-based hazard shall be determined by testing the location and the presence of elevated blood lead levels in children.
C. 
The property owner shall ensure that access to the property is provided to the Township of Irvington Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor for the purpose of conducting an environmental intervention.
D. 
When any lead hazard exists, the Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor shall order the property owner, or owner's agent, to be responsible for the abatement of all lead hazards.
(1) 
The property owner is responsible for all costs associated with the abatement of lead hazards, the relocation of tenants, the protection of tenant belongings, and prohibition of tenant access to the lead hazards.
(2) 
The owner, or the owner's agent, if the owner cannot be contacted, of a property found to have lead hazards in violation of this section shall be responsible for performing, or arranging for, abatement and/or interim controls of the lead hazards, and the expenses associated therewith, including removal of the hazards, disposal of waste products, protection or relocation of dwelling occupants, if required, and ongoing maintenance of any remaining lead-based paint.
(3) 
In cases where a lead hazard condition poses an immediate risk of continuing exposure for children, the property owner shall relocate occupants immediately (within 24 hours) upon receipt of the determination made by the local board of health to comparable lead-safe housing until the completion of abatement and/or interim controls work.
(a) 
In cases where a lead hazard condition poses an immediate risk of continuing exposure for children, and the housing unit is a rental, the requirements set forth at N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.8 for relocation determination and assistance shall apply.
(4) 
If the property owner fails to perform any of these responsibilities, the local board of health shall perform, or arrange for the performance of, the required activities and shall, after notice of intent and a five-day period to cure, bill the property owner for the expenses incurred in abating the conditions.
E. 
The property owner shall comply with the following owner's responsibilities and respective compliance criteria:
Owner's Responsibility
Compliance Criteria
Submission of scope of work to the local board of health
Within 30 days from the date of notice of violation identifying the lead hazards
Secure financial resources
Within 45 days from the date of notice of violation identifying the lead hazards
Perform clearance testing
From an independent certified risk assessor no sooner than one hour after the final cleaning is completed, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:17-9.1(a), and within 30 calendar days from the final cleaning pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:17-8.2(a)
Abatement of lead hazards
Within 60 days from the date of notice of violation pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:17
(1) 
The owner of the property is not responsible for the abatement and/or interim controls of nonpaint lead hazards that are not normally under the control of the owner, such as hazards created by the personal effects or practices of tenants of the property.
(2) 
The property owner is responsible for the abatement and/or interim controls of nonpaint hazards that are under his or her control, including, but not limited to, lead solder in plumbing.
F. 
Any person who violates any provision of this section or who refuses to comply with an order or a directive of the Township of Irvington shall be liable for penalties set forth by the Township of Irvington as a fine of $5,000 for each offense. For every day the offense is not abated, an additional fine of $250 per day shall be assessed.
G. 
Failure to pay costs associated with abating any conditions (lead related) within the calendar year in which it is performed shall result in a lien via special charge outlined in § 460-61.
[Amended 2-15-2017 by Ord. No. MC 3598]
Freedom from accumulation of and from obstruction by garbage, refuse or rubbish shall be required on common stairways, areaways, fire escapes, balconies, porches, hallways, basements, cellars, roofs and on the exterior of the property, including front, side and rear yards.
Floors shall be considered to be structurally sound when capable of safely bearing imposed loads and shall be maintained at all times in a condition so as to be smooth, clean, free from cracks, breaks and other hazards.
Washrooms and water closet compartment floors shall be surfaced with water-resistant material and shall be kept dry, clean and in a sanitary condition at all times. Food preparation areas in retail stores and eating establishments shall have walls and floors of water-resistant and easily cleaned materials.
Floors of basements and cellars shall be paved with stone or concrete not less than four inches thick and shall be maintained at all times in a condition as to be smooth, clean, free from cracks, breaks and other hazards and free from water seepage.
Walls and ceilings shall be considered to be in good repair when clean, free from cracks, breaks, loose plaster and similar conditions. Walls shall be provided with paint, paper, sealing material or other protective covering so that such walls and ceilings shall be kept clean, free from visible foreign matter, sanitary and well maintained at all times.
[Amended 10-14-2015 by Ord. No. MC 3553]
Storage bins, rooms and areas shall not be used for accumulated garbage or refuse. Flammable or combustible liquids or other materials may not be stored on the premises unless they are of a type approved for storage by the regulations of the Public Safety Department and then only in such quantities and in such fireproof storage containers as may be prescribed by the regulations.
A. 
Every washroom and water closet compartment shall be provided with permanently installed artificial lighting. Fixtures with a switch and wall plate shall be so located and maintained that there is no danger of short-circuiting from water from washroom facilities or from splashing of water.
B. 
Maximum fuse sizes consistent with safety shall be posted conspicuously on the inside cover of all fuse boxes and no fuse shall be installed therein in excess of the stated maximum, except that owners shall not be responsible for violations of fuse installations without their knowledge where the correct maximum is stated and the fuse box is located within any part of the premises which is in the exclusive possession of occupants other than the owner.
[Added 10-10-1990 by Ord. No. MC 2910]
A. 
All real estate properties, including residential, commercial and/or industrial, heretofore or hereafter erected within the Township of Irvington shall have affixed the street number of the real property upon the front of said building or over the front entrance or on the side thereof or at the gateway leading to the front entrance or on the side thereof, so that said street number shall be visible to persons at the street curb without obstructions, and said numbers shall be of a size not less than three inches.
B. 
In all cases where the number is or shall hereafter be affixed to the real property, it shall be the duty of the owner of the property to apply and obtain from the Township's Tax Assessor a verification of the correct street number of the property lot as indicated on the Official Tax Map of the municipality. It shall be the duty of the owner or occupant of the property to comply with the provisions of this section within 90 days after the adoption of this section or within 30 days after receiving a notice by ordinary mail from the Building Division of the Township of Irvington.
C. 
Failure to comply with the provisions or requirements of this section shall subject the owner to the penalties provided by the provisions of the Irvington Township Code, or the municipality may affix street numbers on said real estate and charge the costs for the same to the owner as an additional cost on the next tax bill issued for said real estate.