The purpose of these provisions is to establish the criteria,
define the permissible locations, and identify the acceptable sponsors
for advertisements on Township property and in Township facilities
as a revenue-generating measure.
Advertisements on Township property and in Township facilities
are prohibited except as provided hereunder.
All advertisements accepted or approved pursuant to this chapter
must satisfy the following criteria:
A. No advertisement may promote or reference any product prohibited
for use or sale by or to minors.
B. No advertisement may promote activities or conduct that is violent,
criminal, or otherwise illegal.
C. No advertisement may express or depict language, gestures, conduct,
or graphical representations that are obscene, pornographic, vulgar,
profane, or scatological.
D. No advertisement may express or advocate a message that is clearly
defamatory, slanderous, or likely to scorn or ridicule certain individuals
or groups.
E. No advertisement may promote or reference the sale or use of guns
or other weapons.
F. No advertisement may advocate political parties or the election or
reelection of any candidates for public office.
G. No advertisement may express or advocate an opinion, position, or
viewpoint on matters of public debate on political, economic, social,
or religious issues.
H. No advertisement may solicit funds.
I. No advertisement may engage in religious proselytizing; however,
advertisements promoting the secular educational, humanitarian, charitable,
and social welfare activities and programs of churches and other religiously
affiliated institutions are permitted.
J. No advertisement may interfere with or detract from the general public's
enjoyment of, or the activities taking place in, the permitted location.
K. No advertisement may compromise the health, safety, and welfare of
the public.
L. No advertisement may jeopardize the security, safety, comfort, or
convenience of operations.
M. No advertisement may express message that is demeaning, disparaging,
or threatening.
N. No advertisement may express or depict a message, slogan, or graphical
representation that is trademarked, copyrighted, or constitutes other
protected intellectual property unless authorized by the legal owner
thereof.
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4560-17]
O. The size, content, and format of all advertisements must conform
with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
P. All permitted advertisements must prominently display the following,
or substantially equivalent, disclaimer: "This facility is equipped
and maintained with the financial support of this advertiser."
[Added 11-28-2017 by Ord. No.
4560-17]
Q. Advertisements may display the identity, logo, slogan, and contact
information of the advertiser, but may not extend, propose, or propound
any sales transaction, special offer or deal, financial incentive,
discount, or other invitation or inducement to purchase a product
or service.
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4560-17]
[Amended 11-28-2017 by Ord. No. 4560-17]
A. The size, content, and format of the advertisement must be preapproved
by the Business Administrator or his/her designee.
B. The Township reserves the sole and exclusive right to remove any
advertisement without refund. The Business Administrator is authorized
to so direct the removal of any advertisement.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-9.4(b)(3), all spaces offered for
advertising must be publicly bid as a concession in accordance with
the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 to 40A:11-51, and
associated regulations.
[Amended 11-28-2017 by Ord. No. 4560-17]
All revenues generated from advertising permitted under this
chapter shall be deposited in a fund dedicated for use solely by the
department in charge of the facility where advertising has been authorized;
except that any revenue derived from a facility established and operating
as a public utility shall be deposited in a fund for use solely by
that facility.