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City of Plainfield, NJ
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2024-03-11
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 10 Morals and Conduct
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
The Charter
Ch C
Charter
Municipal Code
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration
Ch 3
Agencies, Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Ch 4
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 5
Animals
Ch 6
Building
Ch 7
Election Districts and Wards
Ch 8
Health
Ch 9
Licenses, Permits and Regulated Activities
Ch 10
Morals and Conduct
Ch 10 Art 1
Civil Emergency
§ 10:1-1
Definitions.
§ 10:1-2
Proclamation, orders, and regulations.
§ 10:1-3
Effective date and termination.
Ch 10 Art 2
Discrimination In Housing Practices
§ 10:2-1
Discrimination in the sale or rental of real property, or the advertising therefore; exceptions.
§ 10:2-2
Discrimination in financing; exceptions.
§ 10:2-3
Blockbusting.
§ 10:2-4
Reprisals.
§ 10:2-5
Aiding, abetting, attempting, conspiracy, obstruction.
§ 10:2-6
Investigation and enforcement.
§ 10:2-7
Applicability of other laws.
Ch 10 Art 3
Eliminating Obstruction of Public Areas By Carts
§ 10:3-1
Definition.
§ 10:3-2
Abandoning carts.
§ 10:3-3
Identification of carts.
§ 10:3-4
Inspection of carts.
§ 10:3-5
Removal of carts.
§ 10:3-6
Unclaimed carts.
§ 10:3-7
Destruction of carts.
§ 10:3-8
Report of redemptions.
§ 10:3-9
Report of public sale.
Ch 10 Art 4
Interfering with Public Safety Function
§ 10:4-1
Resisting and opposing public safety officers.
§ 10:4-2
Failure to assist law enforcement officers.
§ 10:4-3
Illegal use of badges, uniforms and police signals.
Ch 10 Art 5
Littering
§ 10:5-1
Definitions.
§ 10:5-2
Littering in public or private places prohibited.
§ 10:5-3
Throwing of litter prohibited.
§ 10:5-4
Placement of litter in receptacles.
§ 10:5-5
Sweeping, throwing or depositing liter in public or private places prohibited and containerization of sweepings.
§ 10:5-6
Litter from vehicles or illegal disposal.
§ 10:5-7
Litter on vacant lots.
§ 10:5-8
Throwing or distributing commercial handbills in public places.
§ 10:5-9
Placing commercial and noncommercial handbills on vehicles.
§ 10:5-10
Depositing commercial and noncommercial handbills on uninhabited or vacant premises.
§ 10:5-11
Exemption for mail and newspapers.
§ 10:5-12
Posting notices.
§ 10:5-13
Litter on private property.
§ 10:5-13.1
Litter on construction and demolition sites.
§ 10:5-14
Owner to maintain premises free of litter.
§ 10:5-15
Keeping Green Brook and other bodies of water free from litter.
§ 10:5-16
Litter in lakes and fountains.
§ 10:5-17
Dropping litter from aircraft.
§ 10:5-18
Litter in parks.
§ 10:5-19
Violation; penalty.
Ch 10 Art 6
Offenses Against Property
§ 10:6-1
Illegal parking or obstruction in front and upon private property or driveway; impounding vehicles.
§ 10:6-2
Free Public Library and Reading Room.
§ 10:6-3
Damaging or removing City property; penalty.
Ch 10 Art 7
Offenses Against Public Morals
§ 10:7-1
Definitions.
§ 10:7-2
Prohibition of gambling in certain places.
§ 10:7-3
through § 10:7-5. (Reserved)
§ 10:7-6
Drinking intoxicating liquors prohibited under certain circumstances.
§ 10:7-7
Drunkenness in public.
§ 10:7-8
Lurk, lie in wait or be concealed.
§ 10:7-9
Prostitution.
§ 10:7-10
Premises used for unlawful activities.
§ 10:7-11
Solicitation under false pretense.
§ 10:7-12
Fortunetellers, soothsayers, palmists and phrenology.
§ 10:7-13
Prohibiting the exhibition of obscene films in theaters or other public places.
§ 10:7-14
Penalties.
Ch 10 Art 8
Offenses Against Public Peace and Order
§ 10:8-1
Disorderly conduct.
§ 10:8-2
Interference with public, obeying police officer's order.
§ 10:8-3
Regulating and prohibiting unnecessary and disturbing noises; exceptions.
§ 10:8-4
Manner of solicitation.
§ 10:8-5
Parades; permits; regulations.
§ 10:8-6
Riotous or noisy assemblages prohibited.
§ 10:8-7
Operation of sound trucks or public address systems.
§ 10:8-8
Juvenile Curfew Ordinance.
§ 10:8-8.1
Title.
§ 10:8-8.2
Findings and purpose.
§ 10:8-8.3
Definitions.
§ 10:8-8.4
Curfew of juveniles; prohibited acts.
§ 10:8-8.5
Exceptions.
§ 10:8-8.5A
Additional exceptions.
§ 10:8-8.6
Enforcement procedures.
§ 10:8-8.7
Penalties.
§ 10:8-8.8
Repealer.
§ 10:8-8.9
Severability.
Ch 10 Art 9
Weapons and Fireworks
§ 10:9-1
Weapons, possession, discharge; exceptions.
§ 10:9-2
Concealed weapons, bows and arrows, high explosive; exceptions.
§ 10:9-3
Sale of switchblade knives, pocket knives.
§ 10:9-4
Forfeiture and disposition of weapons.
§ 10:9-5
Fireworks prohibited; exceptions.
Ch 10 Art 10
Offenses Against Public Library Property
§ 10:10-1
Definitions.
§ 10:10-2
Book theft.
§ 10:10-3
Presumptions.
§ 10:10-4
Penalty.
Ch 10 Art 11
Smoking Prohibition In Municipal Buildings and City Agencies
§ 10:11-1
Definitions.
§ 10:11-2
Smoking prohibition except in designated areas.
§ 10:11-3
Identification of smoking prohibition/smoking designated areas.
§ 10:11-4
Disciplinary action; fine.
§ 10:11-5
Right to withhold public services.
§ 10:11-6
Enforcement.
Ch 10 Art 12
City Parks and Playgrounds
§ 10:12-1
Statement of findings.
§ 10:12-2
Definitions.
§ 10:12-3
Drugs or narcotics; alcoholic beverages.
§ 10:12-4
Domestic animals.
§ 10:12-5
Refuse.
§ 10:12-6
Destruction of park property.
§ 10:12-7
Fires.
§ 10:12-8
Weapons; harming park animals.
§ 10:12-9
Commercial enterprises.
§ 10:12-10
Use of vehicles.
§ 10:12-11
Hours of operation.
§ 10:12-12
Conduct by park users.
§ 10:12-13
Violation and penalties.
Ch 10 Art 12A
Outdoor Smoking Prohibited On City Property
§ 10:12A-1
Definitions.
§ 10:12A-2
Smoking on outdoor grounds of City property prohibited.
§ 10:12A-3
Enforcement.
§ 10:12A-4
Penalty.
Ch 10 Art 13
Registered Sex Offenders Prohibition Zones
§ 10:13-1
Findings and Declarations.
§ 10:13-2
Definitions.
§ 10:13-3
Adoption of prohibited area map.
§ 10:13-4
Residency and loitering prohibited.
§ 10:13-5
Exceptions to residency and loitering prohibitions.
§ 10:13-6
Enforcement.
§ 10:13-7
Defenses.
§ 10:13-8
Use of prohibited area map.
§ 10:13-9
Violations and Penalties.
§ 10:13-10
Repeat offender.
Ch 11
Personnel
Ch 12
Sewers and Water
Ch 13
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 14
(Reserved)
Ch 15
Trees and Vegetation
Ch 16
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16A
Traffic Schedules
Ch 17
Land Use
Ch 18
Redevelopment
Ch 19
Cable Television and Communication System
Ch 20
Cannabis Transfer Tax and User Tax
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 10
Morals and Conduct
Article 1
Civil Emergency
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§ 10:1-1
Definitions.
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§ 10:1-2
Proclamation, orders, and regulations.
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§ 10:1-3
Effective date and termination.
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Article 2
Discrimination In Housing Practices
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§ 10:2-1
Discrimination in the sale or rental of real property, or the advertising therefore; exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 10:2-2
Discrimination in financing; exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 10:2-3
Blockbusting.
chevron_right
§ 10:2-4
Reprisals.
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§ 10:2-5
Aiding, abetting, attempting, conspiracy, obstruction.
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§ 10:2-6
Investigation and enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 10:2-7
Applicability of other laws.
chevron_right
Article 3
Eliminating Obstruction of Public Areas By Carts
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§ 10:3-1
Definition.
chevron_right
§ 10:3-2
Abandoning carts.
chevron_right
§ 10:3-3
Identification of carts.
chevron_right
§ 10:3-4
Inspection of carts.
chevron_right
§ 10:3-5
Removal of carts.
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§ 10:3-6
Unclaimed carts.
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§ 10:3-7
Destruction of carts.
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§ 10:3-8
Report of redemptions.
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§ 10:3-9
Report of public sale.
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Article 4
Interfering with Public Safety Function
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§ 10:4-1
Resisting and opposing public safety officers.
chevron_right
§ 10:4-2
Failure to assist law enforcement officers.
chevron_right
§ 10:4-3
Illegal use of badges, uniforms and police signals.
chevron_right
Article 5
Littering
chevron_right
§ 10:5-1
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-2
Littering in public or private places prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-3
Throwing of litter prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-4
Placement of litter in receptacles.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-5
Sweeping, throwing or depositing liter in public or private places prohibited and containerization of sweepings.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-6
Litter from vehicles or illegal disposal.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-7
Litter on vacant lots.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-8
Throwing or distributing commercial handbills in public places.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-9
Placing commercial and noncommercial handbills on vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-10
Depositing commercial and noncommercial handbills on uninhabited or vacant premises.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-11
Exemption for mail and newspapers.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-12
Posting notices.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-13
Litter on private property.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-13.1
Litter on construction and demolition sites.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-14
Owner to maintain premises free of litter.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-15
Keeping Green Brook and other bodies of water free from litter.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-16
Litter in lakes and fountains.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-17
Dropping litter from aircraft.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-18
Litter in parks.
chevron_right
§ 10:5-19
Violation; penalty.
chevron_right
Article 6
Offenses Against Property
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§ 10:6-1
Illegal parking or obstruction in front and upon private property or driveway; impounding vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 10:6-2
Free Public Library and Reading Room.
chevron_right
§ 10:6-3
Damaging or removing City property; penalty.
chevron_right
Article 7
Offenses Against Public Morals
chevron_right
§ 10:7-1
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 10:7-2
Prohibition of gambling in certain places.
chevron_right
§ 10:7-3
through § 10:7-5. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 10:7-6
Drinking intoxicating liquors prohibited under certain circumstances.
chevron_right
§ 10:7-7
Drunkenness in public.
chevron_right
§ 10:7-8
Lurk, lie in wait or be concealed.
chevron_right
§ 10:7-9
Prostitution.
chevron_right
§ 10:7-10
Premises used for unlawful activities.
chevron_right
§ 10:7-11
Solicitation under false pretense.
chevron_right
§ 10:7-12
Fortunetellers, soothsayers, palmists and phrenology.
chevron_right
§ 10:7-13
Prohibiting the exhibition of obscene films in theaters or other public places.
chevron_right
§ 10:7-14
Penalties.
chevron_right
Article 8
Offenses Against Public Peace and Order
chevron_right
§ 10:8-1
Disorderly conduct.
chevron_right
§ 10:8-2
Interference with public, obeying police officer's order.
chevron_right
§ 10:8-3
Regulating and prohibiting unnecessary and disturbing noises; exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 10:8-4
Manner of solicitation.
chevron_right
§ 10:8-5
Parades; permits; regulations.
chevron_right
§ 10:8-6
Riotous or noisy assemblages prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 10:8-7
Operation of sound trucks or public address systems.
chevron_right
§ 10:8-8
Juvenile Curfew Ordinance.
chevron_right
§ 10:8-8.1
Title.
chevron_right
§ 10:8-8.2
Findings and purpose.
chevron_right
§ 10:8-8.3
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 10:8-8.4
Curfew of juveniles; prohibited acts.
chevron_right
§ 10:8-8.5
Exceptions.
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§ 10:8-8.5A
Additional exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 10:8-8.6
Enforcement procedures.
chevron_right
§ 10:8-8.7
Penalties.
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§ 10:8-8.8
Repealer.
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§ 10:8-8.9
Severability.
chevron_right
Article 9
Weapons and Fireworks
chevron_right
§ 10:9-1
Weapons, possession, discharge; exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 10:9-2
Concealed weapons, bows and arrows, high explosive; exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 10:9-3
Sale of switchblade knives, pocket knives.
chevron_right
§ 10:9-4
Forfeiture and disposition of weapons.
chevron_right
§ 10:9-5
Fireworks prohibited; exceptions.
chevron_right
Article 10
Offenses Against Public Library Property
chevron_right
§ 10:10-1
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 10:10-2
Book theft.
chevron_right
§ 10:10-3
Presumptions.
chevron_right
§ 10:10-4
Penalty.
chevron_right
Article 11
Smoking Prohibition In Municipal Buildings and City Agencies
chevron_right
§ 10:11-1
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 10:11-2
Smoking prohibition except in designated areas.
chevron_right
§ 10:11-3
Identification of smoking prohibition/smoking designated areas.
chevron_right
§ 10:11-4
Disciplinary action; fine.
chevron_right
§ 10:11-5
Right to withhold public services.
chevron_right
§ 10:11-6
Enforcement.
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Article 12
City Parks and Playgrounds
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§ 10:12-1
Statement of findings.
chevron_right
§ 10:12-2
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 10:12-3
Drugs or narcotics; alcoholic beverages.
chevron_right
§ 10:12-4
Domestic animals.
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§ 10:12-5
Refuse.
chevron_right
§ 10:12-6
Destruction of park property.
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§ 10:12-7
Fires.
chevron_right
§ 10:12-8
Weapons; harming park animals.
chevron_right
§ 10:12-9
Commercial enterprises.
chevron_right
§ 10:12-10
Use of vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 10:12-11
Hours of operation.
chevron_right
§ 10:12-12
Conduct by park users.
chevron_right
§ 10:12-13
Violation and penalties.
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Article 12A
Outdoor Smoking Prohibited On City Property
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§ 10:12A-1
Definitions.
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§ 10:12A-2
Smoking on outdoor grounds of City property prohibited.
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§ 10:12A-3
Enforcement.
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§ 10:12A-4
Penalty.
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Article 13
Registered Sex Offenders Prohibition Zones
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§ 10:13-1
Findings and Declarations.
chevron_right
§ 10:13-2
Definitions.
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§ 10:13-3
Adoption of prohibited area map.
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§ 10:13-4
Residency and loitering prohibited.
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§ 10:13-5
Exceptions to residency and loitering prohibitions.
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§ 10:13-6
Enforcement.
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§ 10:13-7
Defenses.
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§ 10:13-8
Use of prohibited area map.
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§ 10:13-9
Violations and Penalties.
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§ 10:13-10
Repeat offender.
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