[1973 Code § 42-1]
a. There is hereby established in the Borough of Rockleigh a State Uniform
Construction Code Enforcing Agency to be known as the "Construction
Committee," consisting of a Construction Official, Building Subcode
Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Electrical Subcode Official and
Fire Protection Subcode Official and such other subcode officials
for such additional subcodes as the Commissioner of the Department
of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey, shall hereafter adopt as
part of the State Uniform Construction Code. The Construction Official
shall be the chief administrator of the enforcing agency.
b. Each official position created in paragraph a hereof shall be filled
by a person qualified for such position pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52-27D-119
et seq., as amended, and N.J.A.C. 5:23, provided that, in lieu of
any particular subcode official, an on-site inspection agency may
be retained by contract pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23. More than one (1)
such official position may be held by the same person, provided that
such person is qualified pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.,
and N.J.A.C. 5:23 to hold each such position.
c. The public shall have the right to do business with the Enforcing
Agency at one (1) office location, except for emergencies and unforeseen
or unavoidable circumstances.
[1973 Code § 42-2]
a. Every owner shall have the right to appeal decisions of the Enforcing
Agency of the Borough of Rockleigh.
b. All appeals from the decisions of the Enforcing Agency of the Borough
of Rockleigh shall be pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119
et seq., as amended, and N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10, to the Bergen County
Construction Board of Appeals, in accordance with its rules and regulations
established under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10.
[1973 Code § 42-3; Ord. No. 1-3-04; Ord. No. 07-17; New]
a. The fees for a construction permit shall be as established in the
Fee Schedule contained below:
FEE SCHEDULE
1. New construction (based on cubic feet): 0.0300 per cubic foot
2. Renovations.
Renovations
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(a)
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$25.00 per $1,000.00 cost (or fraction thereof)
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(b)
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Minimum fee
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$45.00
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3. Certificates of Occupancy Fees.
Certificates of Occupancy Fees
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(a)
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Residential
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$50.00
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(b)
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Nonresidential
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$150.00
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(c)
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Change of Use
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$150.00
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(d)
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Certificate of Continued Occupancy
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$100.00
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(e)
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Temporary: 30 days maximum of 90 days
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$50.00
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4. Variations.
Variations.
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(a)
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Residential
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$35.00
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(b)
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Nonresidential
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$100.00
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6. Demolition.
Demolition
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(a)
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Residential
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$60.00
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(b)
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Nonresidential
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$200.00
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(c)
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Structural tower
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$500.00
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(d)
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Accessory to R-3
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$30.00
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7. Signs.
(a)
Non-lighted signs: $45.00
8. Asbestos and/or Lead Abatement.
Asbestos and/or Lead Abatement.
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(a)
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Asbestos abatement
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$70.00
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(b)
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Lead abatement
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$140.00
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(c)
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Asbestos certificate
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$14.00
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(d)
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Lead CCI
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$28.00
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9. Plan Review. 20% of permit fee—nonrefundable—included
in permit fee.
10. Plumbing Fees.
Plumbing Fees.
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(a)
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Fixtures and appliances connected to the plumbing system.
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Water closet/bidet/urinals
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$15.00 each
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Bathtubs
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$15.00 each
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Lavatory/sink
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$15.00 each
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Shower/floor drain
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$15.00 each
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Washing machine
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$15.00 each
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Dishwasher
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$15.00 each
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Commercial dishwasher
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$15.00 each
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Hot water heater
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$35.00 each
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Hose bibs
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$25.00 each
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Water cooler
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$25.00 each
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Garbage disposal
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$25.00 each
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Indirect connection
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$25.00 each
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Vent stack
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$25.00 each
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Drinking fountains
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$15.00 each
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(b)
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Special Devices.
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Grease traps
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$50.00 each
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Oil separators
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$50.00 each
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Water cooled air conditioners
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$50.00 each
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Refrigeration units
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$50.00 each
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Water utility connection
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$100.00 each
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Sewer utility connection
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$100.00 each
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Back flow preventors
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$50.00 each
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Steam boilers
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$50.00 each
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Hot water boilers
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$50.00 each
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Gas connection
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$25.00 each
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Active solar systems
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$50.00 each
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Sewer pumps
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$50.00 each
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Interceptors
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$50.00 each
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Fuel oil piping
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$50.00 each
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(c)
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Minimum Fee
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$50.00
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11. Electrical Fees.
Electrical Fees
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(a)
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Electrical Fixtures and Devices.
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Switching outlets, lighting outlets
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Receptacles 1-50
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$65.00
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Each additional 25 outlets
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$10.00
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(b)
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Electrical devices/generators/transformers.
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20 kW—10 kW
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$15.00 each
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Over 10 kW and less than or equal to 45 kW
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$45.00 each
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Over 45 kW and less than or equal to 112.5 kW
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$85.00 each
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Over 112.5 kW
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$400.00 each
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(c)
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Motors.
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2 hp up to 10 hp
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$15.00 each
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Over 10 hp and less than or equal to 50 hp
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$45.00 each
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Over 50 hp and less than or equal to 100 hp
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$85.00 each
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Over 100 hp
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$400.00 each
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(d)
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Service panel/service entrance sub panels.
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Less than or equal to 200 amps
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$45.00
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More than 200 but less than or equal to 1,000 amps
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$85.00
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Greater than 1,000 amps
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$400.00
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(e)
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Swimming Pool Bonding.
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$50.00
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(f)
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Minimum Fee
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$80.00
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12. Fire Prevention Fees.
Fire Prevention Fees.
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(a)
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Sprinklers.
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1—20 heads
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$65.00
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21—100 heads
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$120.00
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101—200 heads
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$220.00
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201—400 heads
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$600.00
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401—1,000 heads
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$830.00
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Over 1,000 heads
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$1,050.00
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(b)
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Heat/smoke detectors.
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1—4 detectors
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$50.00
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Each additional 5
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$25.00
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(c)
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Each Standpipe
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$230.00
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(d)
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Each independent pre-engineered system
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$100.00
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(e)
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Each kitchen exhaust system
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$50.00
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(f)
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Each gas or oil fired appliance which is not connected to the
plumbing system
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$50.00
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(g)
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Hot tar kettle roof
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$45.00
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(h)
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Minimum fee
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$50.00
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13. Elevator Fees. The fee for installation of an elevator and inspection
fees shall be pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20.
Permits shall be obtained directly from the Department of Community
Affairs for the State of New Jersey.
14. Storage Tanks/Installation/Removal.
Storage Tanks/Installation/Removal
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Capacity up to 2,000 gallons
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$40.00
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2,000 and over
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$100.00
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15. Items Not Covered. Any items not covered in the above fee schedule
shall be charged as per N.J.A.C. 5:28-4.20 of the New Jersey Uniform
Construction Code.
[1973 Code § 42-4]
a. No building permit shall be issued for the erection, construction,
reconstruction, alteration or moving of any building or structure,
unless the applicant therefor shall have deposited with the Construction
Official the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars in cash or certified
check for premises located in the A Zone and one thousand ($1,000.00)
dollars for premises located in the B or C Zone, as security for the
faithful performance of the following:
1. The repair of any street, curb, sidewalk, drain or other municipal
facility that may be damaged as a result of the performance of the
work for which the building permit was issued.
2. The cleaning of any street, sidewalk or drainage facility that may
be covered or filled with dirt, mud, silt, stone or other debris that
may wash down from the property as a result of the performance of
the work for which the building permit was issued.
b. In the event of any damage to a municipal facility as a result of
the building work being performed, the applicant shall repair such
damage to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer within thirty (30)
days after written notification by the Borough. In the event that
any street, sidewalk or drainage facility shall require cleaning as
a result of the building work being performed, the applicant shall
clean same to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer or the Borough
Administrator within twenty-four (24) hours after notification by
the Borough.
c. In the event that the applicant shall fail to repair any such damage
to a municipal facility and/or clean any street, sidewalk or drainage
facility, the Borough may perform such work or have same performed
and charge the costs thereof against the security deposit, with the
applicant being liable for any deficiency. In lieu of the Borough's
performing such work or having same performed and charging the cost
thereof against the security deposit, the Construction Official shall,
in his discretion, withhold the issuance of a certificate of occupancy
until the work shall have been satisfactorily performed. Upon completion
of the work for which the building permit was issued, the security
fund, less any reasonable charges against same as aforesaid, shall
be returned to the applicant.
d. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the Construction Official
may waive the requirement of a security deposit where he shall be
satisfied from the nature of the building permit application and the
extent of the work to be performed thereunder that the interests of
the public welfare and safety do not warrant the requirement of a
security deposit.
a. The following shall be in addition to the inspections required by
the Uniform Construction Code requirements, N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.18(b).
1. In all cases in which applications for development and permits are
sought for structures located in either the Historic Zone or Historic
Fringe Zone, the following shall be required:
(a)
For the purpose of ensuring that elevations considered by the Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning Board and elevations and construction plans considered by the Construction Official are in conformity with each other, all plans originally submitted and all amendments originally submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission, the Planning Board or the Construction Official shall have prominently stamped thereon a legend whereby the aforementioned Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Board and Construction Official indicate their approval, their disapproval or modifications and approval of the same and date thereof. In addition to the aforementioned legends, upon review by the Construction Official, he shall certify in writing to the Planning Board that the plans upon which any construction permit is issued are in conformance with the elevations and plans originally submitted and approved by the Planning Board and are in conformance with any conditions imposed by the Planning Board in its resolutions. Upon the receipt by the Construction Official of the final plans approved by the Planning Board, the Construction Official shall upon issuance of the construction permit simultaneously determine the number of inspections required in accordance with the provisions of this subsection
9-1.5. The Planning Board shall, at the time of any hearing and approval, incorporate into its resolution a recommendation to the Construction Official as to the number of additional inspections necessary or desirable and the stage of construction at which such additional inspections should be made. The Construction Official shall, when determining the number of inspections required in accordance with the provisions of subsection
9-1.5, take into consideration the recommendations of the Planning Board as contained in its written resolution. The owner, applicant or other responsible person in charge of the work, upon completion of the work and/or stage of construction that requires an additional inspection, shall immediately notify the Construction Official or appropriate subcode official that the work is ready for any additional inspections required as the result of the operation of this subsection
9-1.5, in accordance with the schedule, timing and stage of completion as directed by the Construction Official at the time of issuance of a construction permit. Failure to so notify the Construction Official in a timely fashion shall be deemed a violation of this chapter.
(b)
Upon the issuance of a construction permit, the Construction Official and appropriate subcode officials, after having given effect to any conditions imposed by the Planning Board after review and recommendation to the Planning Board of the Historic Preservation Commission (pursuant to Chapter
34, Zoning of the Rockleigh Borough Code, subsections
34-32.2 and
34-32.3) shall require as many additional inspections as shall be necessary to ensure that said conditions shall be met at the appropriate stages of construction. During the course of such construction, the Construction Official and the appropriate subcode officials are hereby directed to confer with an appointed representative of the Historic Preservation Commission for the purpose of obtaining the views of the Historic Preservation Commission as to whether or not its recommendations adopted or modified and adopted by the Planning Board as conditions are being met. Notwithstanding that the completion of such additional inspections is still pending, construction by the applicant may be continued without interruption; the Construction Official, however, may subsequently refuse to grant a certificate of occupancy if all of the conditions of the construction permit have not been fully met.
2. In all cases in which the construction permit is for structures located
in any other zone and the same either exceed two (2) stories in height
or by their nature pose complex or unusual construction problems,
the Construction Official and the appropriate subcode officials may
specify additional or special inspections to the applicant in writing
prior to the issuance of a construction permit and, by accepting the
permit, the applicant shall be deemed to have accepted their requirement.
b. Notice of Inspections. In addition to the notice requirements for the four (4) specific inspections required under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.18 and subsections
9-1.5a1 and
9-1.5a2, the owner, applicant or other responsible person in charge of the work shall notify the Construction Official or appropriate subcode officials when the work is ready for any additional inspections required as the result of the operation of this subsection
9-1.5. Notice shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the time inspection is desired, and inspection shall be performed within three (3) business days of the time for which it was required. The work shall not proceed in a manner which will preclude the inspection until it has been made.
c. Inspection Fees. The fee for each additional inspection required under this subsection
9-1.5 shall be forty ($40.00) dollars.
[Ord. No. 2009-10 § 1;
amended 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-2]
This section is intended to require the retrofitting of existing
storm drain inlets which are in direct contact with repaving, repairing,
reconstruction, or resurfacing or alterations of facilities on private
property, to prevent the discharge of solids and floatables (such
as plastic bottles, cans, food wrappers and other litter) to the municipal
separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Borough of Rockleigh
so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe
penalties for the failure to comply.
[Ord. No. 2009-10 § 2;
amended 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-2]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this Chapter clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with
drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters,
ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated
by the Borough of Rockleigh or other public body, and is designed
and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
STORM DRAIN INLET
An opening in a storm drain used to collect stormwater runoff
and includes, but is not limited to, a grate inlet, curb-opening inlet,
slotted inlet, and combination inlet.
WATERS OF THE STATE
The ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams and bodies
of surface or ground water, whether natural or artificial, within
the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its jurisdiction.
[Ord. No. 2009-10 § 3;
amended 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-2]
No person in control of private property (except a residential
lot with one single family house) shall authorize the repaving, repairing
(excluding the repair of individual potholes), resurfacing (including
top coating or chip sealing with asphalt emulsion or a thin base of
hot bitumen), reconstructing or altering any surface that is in direct
contact with an existing storm drain inlet on that property unless
the storm drain inlet either:
a. Already meets the design standard below to control passage of solid
and floatable materials; or
b. Is retrofitted or replaced to meet the standard in Section 4 below
prior to the completion of the project.
[Ord. No. 2009-10 § 4;
amended 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-2]
Storm drain inlets identified in § 19-2.3 above shall
comply with the following standard to control passage of solid and
floatable materials through storm drain inlets. For purposes of this
paragraph, "solid and floatable materials" means sediment, debris,
trash, and other floating, suspended, or settleable solids. For exemptions
to this standard see § 19-2.4c below.
a. Design engineers shall use either of the following grates whenever
they use a grate in pavement or another ground surface to collect
stormwater from that surface into a storm drain or surface water body
under that grate:
1. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) bicycle safe
grate, which is described in Chapter 2.4 of the NJDOT Bicycle Compatible
Roadways and Bikeways Planning and Design Guidelines (April 1996);
or
2. A different grate, if each individual clear space in that grate has
an area of no more than seven (7.0) square inches, or is no greater
than 0.5 inch across the smallest dimension.
Examples of grates subject to this standard include grates in
grate inlets, the grate portion (non-curb-opening portion) of combination
inlets, grates on storm sewer manholes, ditch grates, trench grates,
and grates of spacer bars in slotted drains. Examples of ground surfaces
include surfaces of roads (including bridges), driveways, parking
areas, bikeways, plazas, sidewalks, lawns, fields, open channels,
and stormwater basin floors.
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b. Whenever design engineers use a curb-opening inlet, the clear space
in that curb opening (or each individual clear space, if the curb
opening has two or more clear spaces) shall have an area of no more
than seven (7.0) square inches, or be no greater than two (2.0) inches
across the smallest dimension.
c. This standard does not apply:
1. Where the municipal engineer agrees that this standard would cause
inadequate hydraulic performance that could not practicably be overcome
by using additional or larger storm drain inlets that meet these standards;
2. Where flows are conveyed through any device (e.g., end of pipe netting
facility, manufactured treatment device, or a catch basin hood) that
is designed at a minimum, to prevent delivery of all solid and floatable
materials that could not pass through one of the following:
(a)
A rectangular space four and five-eighths inches long and one
and one-half inches wide (this option does not apply for outfall netting
facilities); or
(b)
A bar screen having a bar spacing of 0.5 inch.
3. Where flows are conveyed through a trash rack that has parallel bars
with one-inch (1") spacing between the bars; or
4. Where the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection determines,
pursuant to the New Jersey Register of Historic Places Rules at N.J.A.C.
7:4-7.2(c), that action to meet this standard is an undertaking that
constitutes an encroachment or will damage or destroy the New Jersey
Register listed historic property.
[Ord. No. 2009-10 § 5;
amended 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-2]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department providing
police services to the Borough of Rockleigh and/or such other municipal
officials as may be designated by the Mayor and Council.
[Ord. No. 2009-10 § 6;
amended 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-2]
Any person who is convicted of violating any provision of this section shall be subject to such fine and general penalty as set forth in §
1-5, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Rockleigh, within the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.
[Ord. No. 2009-11 § 1]
The purpose of this section is to require dumpsters and other
refuse containers that are outdoors or exposed to stormwater to be
covered at all times and prohibits the spilling, dumping, leaking,
or otherwise discharge of liquids, semi-liquids or solids from the
containers to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated
by the Borough of Rockleigh and/or the waters of the State so as to
protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties
for the failure to comply.
[Ord. No. 2009-11 § 2]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this section clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
Shall mean a conveyance or system of conveyances (including
roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs,
gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is owned
or operated by the Borough of Rockleigh or other public body, and
is designed and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
PERSON
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association or political subdivision of this State subject to
municipal jurisdiction.
REFUSE CONTAINER
Shall mean any waste container that a person controls whether
owned, leased, or operated, including dumpsters, trash cans, garbage
pails, and plastic trash bags.
STORMWATER
Shall mean water resulting from precipitation (including
rain and snow) that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to
the subsurface, is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage
or drainage facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.
WATERS OF THE STATE
Shall mean the ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams
and bodies of surface or groundwater, whether natural or artificial,
within the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its
jurisdiction.
[Ord. No. 2009-11 § 3]
Any person who controls, whether owned, leased or operated,
a refuse container or dumpster must ensure that such container or
dumpster is covered at all times and shall prevent refuse from spilling
out or overflowing.
Any person who owns, leases or otherwise uses a refuse container
or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster does not leak
or otherwise discharge liquids, semi-liquids or solids in the municipal
storm sewer system(s) operated by the Borough of Rockleigh.
[Ord. No. 2009-11 § 4]
a. Permitted temporary demolition containers.
b. Litter receptacles (other than dumpsters or other bulk containers).
c. Individual homeowner trash and recycling containers.
d. Refuse containers at facilities authorized to discharge stormwater
under a valid NJPDES permit.
e. Large bulky items (e.g., furniture, bound carpet and padding, white
goods placed curbside for pickup).
[Ord. No. 2009-11 § 5]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department and/or
the Construction Official of the Borough of Rockleigh.
[Ord. No. 2009-11 § 6]
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand
($1,000.00) dollars.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-7]
This section is intended to prohibit illicit connections to
the Borough separate storm sewer system so as to protect the public
health, safety and welfare and to prescribe penalties for the failure
to comply.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-7]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this Chapter clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory. The definitions below are the same as or
based on corresponding definitions in the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NJPDES) rules at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2.
ILLICIT CONNECTION
Any physical or non-physical connection that discharges domestic
sewage, non- contact cooling water, process wastewater, or other industrial
waste (other than stormwater) to the municipal separate storm sewer
system operated by the Borough of Rockleigh, unless that discharge
is authorized under a NJPDES permit other than the Tier A Municipal
Stormwater General Permit (NJPDES Permit Number NJ0141852). Non-physical
connections may include, but are not limited to, leaks, flows, or
overflows into the municipal separate storm sewer system.
INDUSTRIAL WASTE
Non-domestic waste, including, but not limited to, those
pollutants regulated under Section 307(a), (b), or (c) of the Federal
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 1317(a), (b), or (c)).
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with
drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters,
ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated
by the Borough of Rockleigh or other public body, and is designed
and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
NJPDES PERMIT
A permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection to implement the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NJPDES) rules at N.J.A.C. 7:14A.
NON-CONTACT COOLING WATER
Water used to reduce temperature for the purpose of cooling.
Such waters do not come into direct contact with any raw material,
intermediate product (other than heat) or finished product. Non-contact
cooling water may however contain algaecides, or biocides to control
fouling of equipment such as heat exchangers, and/or corrosion inhibitors.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
PROCESS WASTEWATER
Any water which, during manufacturing or processing, comes
into direct contact with or results from the production or use of
any raw material, intermediate product, finished product, byproduct,
or waste product. Process wastewater includes, but is not limited
to, leachate and cooling water other than non-contact cooling water.
STORMWATER
Water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow)
that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface,
is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage
facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-7]
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged through
an illicit connection to the municipal separate storm sewer system
operated by the Borough of Rockleigh any domestic sewage, non-contact
cooling water, process wastewater, or other industrial waste (other
than stormwater).
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-7]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department providing
police services to the Borough of Rockleigh or such other municipal
officials as may be designated by the Mayor and Council.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-7]
Any person who is convicted of violating any provision of this section shall be subject to such fine and general penalty as set forth in §
1-5, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Rockleigh, within the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-8]
This section is intended to prohibit the spilling, dumping or
disposal of materials other than stormwater to the municipal separate
storm sewer system (MS4) for the protection of the public health,
safety and welfare and to prescribe penalties for the failure to comply.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-8]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this Chapter clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with
drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters,
ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated
by the Borough of Rockleigh or other public body, and is designed
and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
STORMWATER
Water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow)
that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface,
is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage
facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-8]
The spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater
to the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by the Borough
of Rockleigh is prohibited. The spilling, dumping, or disposal of
materials other than stormwater in such a manner as to cause the discharge
of pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system is also
prohibited.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-8]
a. Water line flushing and discharges from potable water sources.
b. Uncontaminated ground water (e.g., infiltration, crawl space or basement
sump pumps, foundation or footing drains, rising ground waters).
c. Air conditioning condensate (excluding contact and non-contact cooling
water).
d. Irrigation water (including landscape and lawn watering runoff).
e. Flows from springs, riparian habitats and wetlands, water reservoir
discharges and diverted stream flows.
f. Residential car washing water, and residential swimming pool discharges.
g. Sidewalk, driveway and street wash water.
h. Flows from fire fighting activities.
i. Flows from rinsing of the following equipment with clean water:
1. Beach maintenance equipment immediately following their use for their
intended purposes.
2. Equipment used in the application of salt and de-icing materials
immediately following salt and de-icing material applications. Prior
to rinsing with clean water, all residual salt and de-icing materials
must be removed from equipment and vehicles to the maximum extent
practicable using dry cleaning methods (e.g., shoveling and sweeping).
Recovered materials are to be returned to storage for reuse or properly
discarded.
3. Rinsing of equipment, as noted in the above situation is limited
to exterior, undercarriage, and exposed parts and does not apply to
engines or other enclosed machinery.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-8]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department providing
police services to the Borough of Rockleigh or such other municipal
officials as may be designated by the Mayor and Council.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-8]
Any person who is convicted of violating any provision of this section shall be subject to such fine and general penalty as set forth in §
1-5, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Rockleigh, within the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-9]
This section is intended to require that dumpsters and other
refuse containers maintained outdoors or exposed to stormwater to
be covered at all times and to prohibit spilling and discharge of
liquids, semi-liquids and solids from such receptacles to the municipal
separate storm sewer system for the protection of the public health,
safety and welfare and to prescribe penalties for the violation thereof.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-9]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this Chapter clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with
drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters,
ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated
by the Borough of Rockleigh or other public body, and is designed
and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
REFUSE CONTAINER
Any waste container that a person controls whether owned,
leased, or operated, including dumpsters, trash cans, garbage pails,
and plastic trash bags.
STORMWATER
Water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow)
that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface,
is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage
facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.
WATERS OF THE STATE
The ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams and bodies
of surface or ground water, whether natural or artificial, within
the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its jurisdiction.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-9]
a. Any person who controls, whether owned, leased, or operated, a refuse
container or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster
is covered at all times and shall prevent refuse from spilling out
or overflowing.
b. Any person who owns, leases or otherwise uses a refuse container
or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster does not leak
or otherwise discharge liquids, semi-liquids or solids to the municipal
separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Borough of Rockleigh.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-9]
a. Permitted temporary demolition containers.
b. Litter receptacles (other than dumpsters or other bulk containers).
c. Individual homeowner trash and recycling containers.
d. Refuse containers at facilities authorized to discharge stormwater
under a valid NJPDES permit.
e. Large bulky items (e.g., furniture, bound carpet and padding, white
goods placed curbside for pickup).
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-9]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department providing
police services to the Borough of Rockleigh or such other municipal
officials as may be designated by the Mayor and Council.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-9]
Any person who is convicted of violating any provision of this section shall be subject to such fine and general penalty as set forth in §
1-5, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Rockleigh, within the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.
[Added 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
[Added 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
The purpose of this section is to prevent stored salt and other
solid de-icing materials from being exposed to stormwater.
This section establishes requirements for the storage of salt
and other solid de-icing materials on properties not owned or operated
by the municipality (privately owned), including residences, in the
Borough of Rockleigh to protect the environment, public health, safety
and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
[Added 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When consistent with the context, words used
in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
DE-ICING MATERIALS
Any granular or solid material such as melting salt or any
other granular solid that assists in the melting of snow.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
A surface that has been covered with a layer of material
so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water.
PERMANENT STRUCTURE
A permanent building or permanent structure that is anchored
to a permanent foundation with an impermeable floor, and that is completely
roofed and walled (new structures require a door or other means of
sealing the access way from wind driven rainfall). A fabric frame
structure is a permanent structure if it meets the following specifications:
a.
Concrete blocks, jersey barriers or other similar material shall
be placed around the interior of the structure to protect the side
walls during loading and unloading of de-icing materials;
b.
The design shall prevent stormwater run-on and run through,
and the fabric cannot leak;
c.
The structure shall be erected on an impermeable slab;
d.
The structure cannot be open sided; and
e.
The structure shall have a roll up door or other means of sealing
the access way from wind driven rainfall.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
RESIDENT
A person who resides on a residential property where de-icing
material is stored.
[Added 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
a. Temporary outdoor storage of de-icing materials in accordance with
the requirements below is allowed between October 15 and April 15:
1. Loose materials shall be placed on a flat, impervious surface in
a manner that prevents stormwater run-through;
2. Loose materials shall be placed at least 50 feet from surface water
bodies, storm drain inlets, ditches and/or other stormwater conveyance
channels;
3. Loose materials shall be maintained in a cone-shaped storage pile.
If loading or unloading activities alter the cone-shape during daily
activities, tracked materials shall be swept back into the storage
pile, and the storage pile shall be reshaped into a cone after use;
4. Loose materials shall be covered as follows:
(a)
The cover shall be waterproof, impermeable, and flexible;
(b)
The cover shall extend to the base of the pile(s);
(c)
The cover shall be free from holes or tears;
(d)
The cover shall be secured and weighed down around the perimeter
to prevent removal by wind; and
(e)
Weight shall be placed on the cover(s) in such a way that minimizes
the potential of exposure as materials shift and runoff flows down
to the base of the pile.
(1)
Sandbags lashed together with rope or cable and placed uniformly
over the flexible cover, or poly-cord nets provide a suitable method.
Items that can potentially hold water (e.g., old tires) shall not
be used;
5. Containers must be sealed when not in use; and
6. The site shall be free of all de-icing materials between April 16
and October 14.
b. De-icing materials should be stored in a permanent structure if a
suitable storage structure is available. For storage of loose de-icing
materials in a permanent structure, such storage may be permanent,
and thus not restricted to October 15 through April 15.
c. Any structure, temporary or permanent, shall be required to comply
with all other Ordinances including Building Code, Health Code, and
Zoning Regulations.
d. The property owner, or owner of the de-icing materials if different,
shall designate a person(s) responsible for operations at the site
where these materials are stored outdoors, and who shall document
that weekly inspections are conducted to ensure that the conditions
of this section are met. Inspection records shall be kept on site
and made available to the municipality upon request.
1. Residents who operate businesses from their homes that utilize de-icing
materials are required to perform weekly inspections.
[Added 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
Residents may store de-icing materials outside in a solid-walled,
closed container that prevents precipitation from entering and exiting
the container, and which prevents the de-icing materials from leaking
or spilling out. Under these circumstances, weekly inspections are
not necessary, but repair or replacement of damaged or inadequate
containers shall occur within two weeks.
If containerized (in bags or buckets) de-icing materials are stored within a permanent structure, they are not subject to the storage and inspection requirements in §
9-7.3 above. Piles of de-icing materials are not exempt, even if stored in a permanent structure.
This section does not apply to facilities where the stormwater
discharges from de-icing material storage activities are regulated
under another NJPDES permit.
[Added 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department, Building
Department, or such other official or officials as may be designated
by the Mayor and Council during the course of ordinary enforcement
duties.
[Added 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
Any person who is convicted of violating any provision of this section shall be subject to such fine and general penalty as set forth in §
1-5, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Rockleigh, within the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.