City of Linden, NJ Building and Housing

Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1 General Provisions
Ch 2 Administration
Ch 3 Police Regulations
Ch 4 General Licensing
Ch 5 Animal Control
Ch 6 Alcoholic Beverage Control
Ch 7 Traffic
Ch 8 (Reserved)
Ch 9 Personnel Policies
Ch 10 Building and Housing
Ch 10 Art I State Uniform Construction Code
§ 10-1 STATE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE EN-FORCING AGENCY.
§ 10-1.1 Construction Code Department.
§ 10-1.2 Construction Board of Appeals.
§ 10-2 FEES.
§ 10-2.1 Subcode Fees.
§ 10-2.1.1 __________
§ 10-2.1A Local Fees.
§ 10-2.1B Cancelation of Construction Permits; Refunds.
§ 10-2.2 Annual Report of Receipts and Expenditures; Recommendations for Fee Schedule.
§ 10-2.3 Surcharge Fee; Annual Report to Bureau of Housing Inspection.
§ 10-3 ESTABLISHMENT OF FIRE LIMITS.
§ 10-3.1 Fire Limits.
§ 10-3.2 Outside Fire Limits.
§ 10-4 BONDS.
§ 10-4.1 Sign Bonds.
§ 10-4.2 Wrecking Bonds.
§ 10-4.3 Moving Bonds.
§ 10-5 through § 10-9. (RESERVED)
Ch 10 Art II Housing Code
§ 10-10 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
§ 10-10.1 Title.
§ 10-10.2 Findings.
§ 10-10.3 Purpose.
§ 10-10.4 Applicability to All Dwellings.
§ 10-10.5 Compliance Required.
§ 10-10.6 Existing Remedies.
§ 10-10.7 Definitions.
§ 10-10.8 Responsibility for Compliance.
§ 10-11 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS.
§ 10-11.1 Free from Hazards.
§ 10-11.2 Free from Rubbish and Garbage.
§ 10-11.3 Storm Water Drainage.
§ 10-11.4 Weeds.
§ 10-11.5 Insect and Rodent Harborage.
§ 10-11.6 Domestic Animals and Pets.
§ 10-11.7 Accessory Structures.
§ 10-11.8 Depreciation of Surrounding Property.
§ 10-11.9 Removal by Owner or City.
§ 10-11.10 Establishment of Lien.
§ 10-12 STRUCTURE EXTERIOR.
§ 10-12.1 Foundation Walls.
§ 10-12.2 Stairs, Porches and Railings.
§ 10-12.3 Weatherproof and Watertight.
§ 10-12.4 Protective Coating for Wood Surfaces.
§ 10-12.5 Windows.
§ 10-12.6 Exterior Covering.
§ 10-12.7 Screening.
§ 10-12.8 Overhanging Objects.
§ 10-12.9 Requirements for Emergency Escape.
§ 10-12.10 Responsibility for Exitways.
§ 10-12.11 Obstruction to Exitways.
§ 10-12.12 Maintenance of Exterior Exitways.
§ 10-13 STRUCTURE INTERIOR.
§ 10-13.1 Free from Dampness.
§ 10-13.2 Structural Members.
§ 10-13.3 Chimneys, Flues and Vents.
§ 10-13.4 Stairs and Railings.
§ 10-13.5 Floors, Walls, Ceilings and Doors.
§ 10-13.6 Kitchen and Bathroom Floors.
§ 10-13.7 Free from Rubbish and Garbage.
§ 10-13.8 Insect and Rodent Harborage.
§ 10-14 BASIC FACILITIES.
§ 10-14.1 Potable Water Supply.
§ 10-14.2 Hot Water.
§ 10-14.3 Plumbing Fixtures Required.
§ 10-14.4 Required Plumbing Fixtures in Rooming Houses.
§ 10-14.5 Heating Facilities.
§ 10-14.6 Electrical Service.
§ 10-14.7 Cooking Facilities.
§ 10-15 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE.
§ 10-15.1 Maintenance of Plumbing Fixtures.
§ 10-15.2 Maintenance of Plumbing Systems.
§ 10-15.3 Installation of Heating Equipment.
§ 10-15.4 Maintenance and Operation of Heating Equipment.
§ 10-15.5 Storage of Fuels.
§ 10-15.6 Maintenance of Electrical Wiring and Devices.
§ 10-16 OCCUPANCY.
§ 10-16.1 Required Space in Dwelling Units.
§ 10-16.2 Required Space in Sleeping Rooms.
§ 10-16.3 Sleeping Space in Cellars Prohibited.
§ 10-16.4 Required Space in Rooming Units.
§ 10-17 LIGHT AND VENTILATION.
§ 10-17.1 Natural Light in Habitable Rooms and Bathrooms.
§ 10-17.2 Artificial Light in Habitable Rooms and Bathrooms.
§ 10-17.3 Light in Nonhabitable Space.
§ 10-17.4 Light in Public Halls and Stairways.
§ 10-18 RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS.
§ 10-18.1 Maintenance of Private Space.
§ 10-18.2 Maintenance of Plumbing Equipment.
§ 10-18.3 Waste Disposal.
§ 10-18.4 Extermination.
§ 10-18.5 Maintenance of Public Space.
§ 10-18.6 Notice of Lessee.
§ 10-18.7 Supplied Heat.
§ 10-18.8 Discontinuance of Utilities.
§ 10-18.9 Occupancy of Vacant Units.
§ 10-19 (RESERVED)
§ 10-20 ENFORCEMENT.
§ 10-20.1 Housing Surveys.
§ 10-20.2 Inspection of Dwellings.
§ 10-20.3 Access to Dwellings.
§ 10-20.4 Identification of Inspectors.
§ 10-20.5 Code Enforcement Agency.
§ 10-20.6 Preliminary Investigation.
§ 10-20.7 Complaints; Notice of Hearing.
§ 10-20.8 Answer to Complaint.
§ 10-20.9 Rules of Evidence.
§ 10-20.10 Finding That Building is Unfit.
§ 10-20.11 Order to Repair.
§ 10-20.12 Failure to Comply with Orders.
§ 10-20.13 Fine.
§ 10-20.14 Removal or Demolition of Unfit Buildings.
§ 10-20.15 Emergency Demolition; Lien for Costs.
§ 10-20.16 Repairs to City; Lien for Costs.
§ 10-20.17 Owner May Contest Action.
§ 10-20.18 Service of Complaints.
§ 10-20.19 Remedies of Aggrieved Persons.
§ 10-20.20 Remedies to be Exclusive.
§ 10-20.21 Additional Powers of Field Representative for Housing Inspection.
§ 10-20.22 Certificate of Occupancy for Housing Inspections; Fee.
§ 10-20.23 Records and Searches.
§ 10-21 RULEMAKING; ADMINISTRATIVE RELATION-SHIPS; PENALTIES.
§ 10-21.1 Rules and Regulations.
§ 10-21.2 Administrative Liability.
§ 10-21.3 Penalties.
§ 10-21.4 Duties of Legal Officer.
§ 10-22 through § 10-29. (RESERVED)
Ch 10 Art III Abandoned and Vacant Property
§ 10-30 VACANT AND FORECLOSING PROPERTY, REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE.
§ 10-30.1 Purpose.
§ 10-30.2 Definitions.
§ 10-30.3 Registration of Vacant Properties; Designation of Responsible Individual.
§ 10-30.4 Registration of Foreclosing Properties; Designation of Responsible Individual.
§ 10-30.5 Registration Fees.
§ 10-30.6 Maintenance Requirements.
§ 10-30.7 Inspections.
§ 10-30.8 Enforcement.
§ 10-30.9 Violations and Penalties.
§ 10-30.10 City's Authority to Abate and Impose Lien.
§ 10-30.11 Governmental Entities Exempt.
§ 10-31 ABANDONED PROPERTY LIST.
§ 10-31.1 Title of Regulations.
§ 10-31.2 Purpose.
§ 10-31.3 Abandoned Property List Effectuation.
§ 10-31.4 Abandoned Property List Coverage Area.
§ 10-31.5 Designation of Public Officer.
§ 10-31.6 Designation of Rehabilitation Entity.
§ 10-31.7 Reporting.
§ 10-31.8 Maintenance Requirements.
§ 10-31.9 Security Requirements.
§ 10-32 INVENTORY OF ABANDONED PROPERTY; MAINTENANCE OF LIST.
§ 10-32.1 Definitions Relating to Abandoned Property.
§ 10-32.2 Inventory of Abandoned Property; List to Be Maintained; Publication in Official Newspaper; Notice to Owner of Record; Challenge by Owner.
§ 10-32.3 Sale of Tax Lien on Abandoned Property; Remediation Costs.
§ 10-32.4 Removal of Property from List of Abandoned Properties; Remediation.
§ 10-32.5 Acquisition of Tax Sale Certificate for Abandoned Property; Action to Foreclose Right of Redemption.
§ 10-32.6 Entry of Final Judgment Barring Right of Redemption; Grounds for Reopening Judgment.
§ 10-33 ABANDONED PROPERTIES REHABILITATION.
§ 10-33.1 Legislative Findings and Declarations.
§ 10-33.2 Additional Definitions.
§ 10-33.3 Abandoned Property; Criteria.
§ 10-33.4 Nuisance Property; Criteria.
§ 10-33.5 Property Deemed Not Abandoned; Criteria; Certification of Abandonment Provided Upon Request.
§ 10-33.6 Transfer of Possession and Control of Abandoned Property.
§ 10-33.7 Filing of Complaint; Required Information.
§ 10-33.8 Filing of Complaint; Notice Requirements; Entry to Secure, Stabilize, Repair or Inspect the Property.
§ 10-33.9 Property Owner, Defense Against Complaint; Requirements.
§ 10-33.10 Owner Unsuccessful in Defending Against Complaint; Mortgage or Lien Holders to Be Designated in Possession of Property.
§ 10-33.11 City of Linden to Be Designated in Possession of Property; Submission of Plan to Court.
§ 10-33.12 The City of Linden, Exercise of Rights to Further Rehabilitation and Reuse of Property; Designation of Qualified Rehabilitation Entity.
§ 10-33.13 The City of Linden Deemed Possessor of Property; Borrowing of Funds; Reporting and Filing Requirements.
§ 10-33.14 Petition for Reinstatement of Control and Possession by Owner.
§ 10-33.15 Contents of Petition; Filing and Payment Requirements.
§ 10-33.16 Obligations of Owner Prior to Grant of Petition.
§ 10-33.17 Failure of Owner to Petition for Reinstatement of Control and Possession of Property; Granting of Title to the City of Linden; Authority to Sell.
§ 10-33.18 Procedure of City of Linden Seeking to Gain Title to Property; Authorization to Sell; Proceeds.
§ 10-33.19 Distribution of Proceeds.
§ 10-33.20 Public Officer; Authority to Place Lien on Property; Remedies.
§ 10-33.21 Court's Denial of Rights and Remedies to Lienholders and Mortgage Holders.
§ 10-33.22 Recourse of City of Linden Against Individuals or Corporations.
§ 10-33.23 Properties Eligible for Tax Sales; City of Linden Requirements of Municipalities; Notice.
§ 10-33.24 Eminent Domain Proceedings; Establishment of Fair Market Value.
§ 10-33.25 Removal of Property from Abandoned Property List.
§ 10-33.26 Request for Property to Be Placed on Abandoned Property List.
§ 10-34 through § 10-39. (RESERVED)
Ch 10 Art IV Crane Regulations
§ 10-40 REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE CRANES; PERMIT.
§ 10-40.1 Definitions.
§ 10-40.2 General Requirements.
§ 10-40.3 Registration of Cranes; Crane Inspection.
§ 10-40.4 Fee Schedule.
§ 10-40.5 Notification of Accident or Safety Issue-Required.
§ 10-40.6 Safety Equipment-Required.
§ 10-40.7 Administration; Enforcement.
§ 10-40.8 Unsafe Cranes.
§ 10-40.9 Violations; Penalties.
Ch 11 Rent Control
Ch 12 Property Maintenance for Nonresidential Properties
Ch 13 Rental Property
Ch 13A Registration and Liability Insurance for Business Owners and Rental Unit Owners
Ch 14 Fire Prevention and Protection
Ch 15 Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 16 Solid Waste Management
Ch 17 Sewer and Water
Ch 18 Recreational Cannabis Establishments
Ch 19 Parks, Ponds and Recreational Areas
Ch 20 Shade Trees
Ch 21 Environmental Regulations
Ch 22 Waterfront Regulations
Ch 23 Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax
Ch 24 Cable Communications Systems
Ch 25 (Reserved)
Ch 26 Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 27 Special Improvement District
Ch 28 Land Use Procedures
Ch 29 Land Development
Ch 30 (Reserved)
Ch 31 Zoning
Ch 32 (Reserved)
Ch 33 Urban Homestead Program
Ch 34 Affordable Housing Development Fee Ordinance
Disposition List
Ch DL Disposition List
Board of Health
Ch BH1 General Provisions
Ch BH2 Rules Governing Board of Health
Ch BH6 Fee Schedule
Ch BH4 General Regulations
Ch BH3 Nuisances
Ch BH7 Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Ch BH5 Noise
Ch BH8 Portable Chemical Toilets
Ch BH-DL Board of Health Disposition List