[Ord. No. 11-1-62]
As used in this chapter:
Any place, area, lot, site or tract of land occupied by or
used at the present time, or at any future time, by two or more trailers,
or available for such occupancy or use, with or without charge, and
shall include any building, structure, tent, camp, cottage or enclosure
used or intended for use as part of or in connection with such trailer
camp or tourist camp. The term "trailer camp" or "tourist camp" shall
include motels or permanent cabins for hire except those motels and
cabins which are rented and occupied with or without remuneration
by the same parties, for a period of time not exceeding five days.
Any vehicle or unit used or intended for conveyance upon
the public streets or highways, so designed or constructed as to permit
occupancy of the vehicle or unit by one or more persons as a dwelling,
business place, or sleeping place or for other occupancy or use, equipped
with wheels or similar devices or capable of being equipped therewith
or having the same, and capable of being transported from place to
place either under its own power or by attachment to a motor vehicle
or through other means of transportation.
[Ord. No. 11-1-62]
a.
It
shall be unlawful for any person to park any trailer, trailer coach,
camp trailer, camp car or house trailer on any street, road or highway
in the Township in violation of any ordinance of the Township regulating
the parking of vehicles or for any period longer than two hours.
b.
It
shall be unlawful for any person to park any trailer, trailer coach,
camp trailer, camp car or house trailer on any premises within the
limits of the Township except those temporarily used for field offices
on construction projects and those temporarily on the premises within
the limits of the Township solely for the purpose of parking and storage.
No such trailer, trailer coach, camp trailer, camp car or house trailer
shall be used as a dwelling or for sleeping purposes.
[Ord. No. 11-1-62]
Trailer parks, tourist camps, camp parks, and trailer camps
are hereby prohibited within the limits of the Township.
[Ord. No. 11-1-62]
This chapter shall not be applicable to any trailer, trailer
coach, camp trailer, camp car or house trailer and trailer camps or
tourist camps licensed and existing and maintained within the Township
prior to November 1, 1962. Such trailers, trailer coaches, camp trailers,
camp cars or house trailers and trailer camps or tourist camps shall
be subject to any existing ordinance or ordinances and the facilities
of such trailers, trailer coaches, camp trailers, camp cars or house
trailers and trailer camps or tourist camps may not be expanded or
enlarged.
[Ord. No. 11-1-62]
The licenses of all trailers, trailer coaches, camp trailers, camp cars or house trailers within the classification set forth in Subsection 9-3.2 hereof may be renewed or the trailers, trailer coaches, camp trailers, camp cars or house trailers may be replaced in the event they shall be destroyed wholly or partially by fire, windstorm or otherwise.
[Ord. No. 11-1-62]
The license fee of all trailers, trailer coaches, camp trailers, camp cars or house trailers within the classification set forth in Subsection 9-3.2 hereof shall, when renewed at the expiration of the present license held by them, be the sum of $150 per year. No apportionment of any license fee shall be made. Such license shall be issued and held on condition that the licensee comply with all reasonable rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Health of the Township and all ordinances thereof, together with the rules and regulations of the State of New Jersey.
[Ord. No. 11-1-62; Ord. No. 2000-7]
Any person convicted of a violation of any provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the penalty as stated in § 3-1.
[Ord. No. 5-3-68]
The Health Officer of this Township is hereby designated as
the officer to exercise the powers prescribed by this section, and
he shall serve in such capacity without any additional salary.
[Ord. No. 5-3-68]
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 21, P.L. 1946, as amended (N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.1), the Private Campgrounds Code as approved by the Department of Health and the Department of Conservation and Economic Development and filed in the Secretary of State's office is hereby accepted, adopted and established as a standard to be used as a guide in determining whether campground dwellings, as well as their facilities, located in this Township are safe, sanitary and fit for human habitation and rental. Three copies of the Private Campgrounds Code have been placed on file in the office of the Health Officer and are available to all persons desiring to use and examine the same.
[Ord. No. 5-3-68]
The Health Officer is hereby authorized and directed to make
inspections to determine the condition of camp dwellings, as well
as their facilities, located within this Township in order that he
may perform his duty of safeguarding the health and safety of the
occupants of camp dwellings, as well as their facilities, and of the
general public. For the purpose of making such inspections, the Health
Officer is hereby authorized to enter, examine and survey at all reasonable
times all camp dwellings, as well as their facilities.
[Ord. No. 5-3-68]
The owner or occupant of every camp dwelling, as well as its
facilities, or the person in charge thereof, shall give the Health
Officer free access to such camp dwelling, as well as its facilities,
at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection, examination
and survey. Every occupant of a camp dwelling shall give the owner
thereof, or his agent or employee, access to any part of such camp
dwelling, as well as its facilities, at all reasonable times for the
purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to
effect compliance with the provisions of this section or with any
lawful rule or regulation adopted, or any lawful order issued pursuant
to the provisions of this section.
[Ord. No. 5-3-68]
Whenever the Health Officer determines that there are reasonable
grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision
of this section, or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto,
he shall give notice of such alleged violations to the person or persons
responsible therefor as hereinafter provided. Such notice shall:
a.
Be put in writing;
b.
Include a statement of the reasons why it is being issued;
c.
Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires;
and
d.
Be served upon the owner or his agent, or the occupant, as the case
may require; provided that such notice shall be deemed to be properly
served upon such owner or agent, or upon such occupant, if a copy
thereof is served upon him personally; or if a copy thereof is sent
by registered mail to his last known address; or if a copy thereof
is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected
by the notice; or if he is served with such notice by any other method
authorized or required under the laws of this state. Such notice may
contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect
compliance with the provisions of this section and with rules and
regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
[Ord. No. 5-3-68]
Any person affected by any notice which has been issued in connection
with the enforcement of any provision of this section, or of any rule
or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, may request and shall be granted
a hearing on the matter before the Board of Health provided such person
shall file in the office of the Board of Health a written petition
requesting such hearing and setting forth a brief statement of the
grounds therefor within 10 days after the day the notice was served.
Upon receipt of such petition the Board of Health shall set a time
and place for such hearing and shall give the petitioner written notice
thereof. At such hearing the petitioner shall be given an opportunity
to be heard and to show why such notice should be modified or withdrawn.
The hearing shall be commenced not later than 10 days after the day
on which the petition was filed; provided that upon application of
the petitioner the Board of Health may postpone the date of the hearing
for a reasonable time beyond such ten-day period; if in its judgment
the petitioner has submitted a good and sufficient reason for such
postponement.
[Ord. No. 5-3-68]
After such hearing the Board of Health shall sustain, modify,
or withdraw the notice, depending upon its findings as to whether
the provisions of this section and the rules and regulations adopted
pursuant thereto have been complied with. If the Board of Health sustains
or modifies such notice, it shall be deemed to be an order. Any notice
served pursuant to this section shall automatically become an order
if a written petition for a hearing is not filed in the office of
the Board of Health within 10 days after such notice is served.
[Ord. No. 5-3-68]
The proceedings at such hearing, including the findings and
decision of the Board of Health shall be summarized, reduced to writing,
and entered as a matter of public record in the office of the Board
of Health or Health Officer. Such record shall also include a copy
of every notice or order issued in connection with the matter.
[Ord. No. 5-3-68]
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Board of Health
may seek relief therefrom in any court of competent jurisdiction,
as provided by the laws of the state.
[Ord. No. 5-3-68]
Whenever the Health Officer finds that an emergency exists which
requires immediate action to protect the public health, or safety,
he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence
of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he
deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding the other provisions
of this section, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person
to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately,
but upon petition to the Board of Health shall be afforded a hearing
as soon as possible. After such hearing, depending upon its findings
as to whether the provisions of this section and of the rules and
regulations adopted pursuant thereto have been complied with, the
Board of Health shall continue such order in effect, or modify it,
or revoke it.
[Ord. No. 5-3-68]
The Health Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to make
and adopt such written rules and regulations as he may deem necessary
for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this section, provided,
however, that such rules and regulations shall not be in conflict
with the provisions of this section; nor in anyway alter, amend or
supersede any of the provisions thereof. The Health Officer shall
file a certified copy of all rules and regulations which he may adopt
in his office and in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Health.
[Ord. No. 5-3-68]
No person shall occupy as owner, occupant, or rent to another
for occupancy any camp dwelling, as well as its facilities, for the
purpose of living therein which does not conform to the provisions
of the "Private Campgrounds Code" established hereby as the standard
to be used in determining whether a camp dwelling is safe, sanitary
and fit for human habitation.
[Ord. No. 5-3-68]
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section
shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not to exceed $200
or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not to exceed
90 days or by both such fine and imprisonment, and each violation
of any of the provisions of this section and each day the same is
violated shall be deemed and taken to be a separate and distinct offense.
