As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
TANK
Any tank which is used for oil, waste material, septic tanks
and gasoline.
All tanks removed from the ground of any structure shall require
a permit from the Building Department and shall be disposed of within
five days of the date hereof.
In the interim period, said tanks shall be secured in such a
manner as to avoid being a danger to the neighbors and their children
in the surrounding area.
The hole from whence the tank was removed shall be covered within
72 hours if soil tests reveal that the ground is not contaminated.
During the 72 hours, the hole must be secured with guards as
defined in BOCA to prevent any danger to the neighbors and their children
in the surrounding area.
The penalty for a violation of this chapter shall be $100 per
day assessed against the owner of the premises.
In the event that the tank is not removed from the premises
within five days from the date of its removal from the ground, the
Borough of Roselle, at its option, shall have the same removed by
order of the Code Official and disposed of at the cost of the owner,
and the charge thereof shall constitute a lien against the premises
in question.
In the event that the excavation has not been filled within
72 hours from the date of the removal of the tank from the ground,
the Borough of Roselle, at its option, shall have the same filled
at the cost of the owner and the charge thereof shall constitute a
lien against the premises in question.