[Ord. No. 2012-12]
In this section, the following words and phrases shall have
the following meanings:
CLEAN UP AND REMOVAL COSTS
Shall mean all costs incurred by the Township or a volunteer
services company in (1) the removal or attempted removal of any hazardous
substance; or (2) the taking of reasonable measures to prevent or
mitigate damage to public health, safety, or welfare, including but
not limited to public and private property, surface waters, sub-surface
waters, water columns and bottom sediments, soils and other affected
property, including wildlife and other natural resources.
COSTS
Shall mean all costs incurred by the Township or a volunteer
emergency services company, including but not limited to the following:
actual labor costs of personnel, including workers' compensation benefits,
fringe benefits and administrative overhead; cost of equipment operation;
cost of materials; and the cost of any outside contract for labor
and materials. A costs fee schedule shall be established by resolution
of the Township Committee and amended from time to time.
DISCHARGE
Shall mean any intentional or unintentional action or omission
resulting in the releasing, spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting,
emptying or dumping of any hazardous substance into the water, onto
the land or into the air.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
Shall mean any elements and compounds, including petroleum
products, which are defined as such by the Department of Environmental
Protection of the State of New Jersey or as are defined in the N.F.P.A.
Guide of Hazardous Materials, or as are set forth in the list of hazardous
substances adopted by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency,
or as are defined on the list of toxic pollutants designated by Congress
or the Environmental Protection Agency. This definition shall also
include substances that the Emergency Management Coordinator has reason
to believe may be hazardous substances.
LEVEL ONE FIRST RESPONDER AWARENESS
Shall mean that training level achieved for those personnel
who will initiate an emergency response by notifying the proper authorities,
but take no further action, as more particularly set forth in the
U.S. Code of Federal Regulations at 29 CFR 1910.120, as enforced by
OSHA and/or PEOSHA.
LEVEL ONE FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONAL
Shall mean that training level achieved for those personnel
who respond on site to hazardous materials releases, or potential
releases, and includes the ability to take necessary defensive actions
to protect people, property and the environment from the effects of
such a release, as more particularly set forth in the U.S. Code of
Federal Regulations at 29 CFR 1910.120, etc., as enforced by OSHA
and/or PEOSHA.
MATERIALS
Shall mean all materials, including but not limited to firefighting
foam, chemical extinguishing agents, absorbent material, sand recovery
drums, and specialized protective equipment such as acid suits, acid
gloves, goggles and protective clothing.
PERSON
Shall mean any public or private corporation, company, association,
society, firm, partnership, joint stock company, individual, or other
entity.
PETROLEUM PRODUCT
Shall mean oil or petroleum of any kind and in any form,
including but not limited to oil, petroleum, gasoline, kerosene, fuel
oil, oil sludge, oil refuse, oil mixed with other wastes, crude oils
and substantives or additives utilized in the refining or blending
of crude, petroleum or petroleum stock.
[Ord. No. 2012-12]
The Township and volunteer emergency services companies in the
Township are hereby authorized to clean up and remove any discharge
of hazardous substance (but not to exceed Level One First Responder
Awareness and First Responder Operational) which occurs within the
Township, or outside the boundaries of the Township when authorized
by agreement between the Township and any other governing body.
[Ord. No. 2012-12]
Any person who causes, by act or omission, or is otherwise responsible
for, a discharge of any hazardous substance which is cleaned up or
abated by the Township or a volunteer emergency services company,
including the owner of real or personal property from which a discharge
of hazardous substances occurs, shall be liable for the payment of
all costs incurred by the Township and the volunteer emergency services
company as a result of such clean up or abatement. The remedy provided
by this section shall be in addition to any other remedies provided
by law.
[Ord. No. 2012-12]
Reimbursement to the Township, voluntary hazardous material
response teams and others as hereinbefore indicated shall be made
by:
a. The owner or operator of the vehicle responsible for the hazardous
material, fire, leak or spill of hazardous material;
b. The owner or person responsible for the vessel containing the hazardous
material involved in such fire, leak or spill on public or private
property, whether stationary or in transit, and whether accidental
or through negligence;
c. The owner or person responsible for any property from which any leak
or spill of hazardous material emanates, whether accidental or through
negligence; and
d. The person responsible for the hazardous material fire, leak or spill
of hazardous material on public or private property, whether accidental
or through negligence.
[Ord. No. 2012-12]
Any person and/or entity causing any hazardous material, fire,
leak, spill or release involving a hazardous material and substance
shall be responsible for all costs for services rendered by any recovery
company, towing company or any other technical assistance called for
by the Township by a volunteer emergency service company to handle
such incident.
[Ord. No. 2012-12]
Any person and/or entity responsible for any fire, leak or spill
of hazardous materials shall reimburse the Township the full price
of expendable items and costs used to extinguish such fire, or to
stop or contain such leak, or to control such spill and for all costs
and expenses set forth in this section within 45 days after receipt
of a statement from the Township outlining said costs and expenses.
[Ord. No. 2012-12]
Any person, corporation, entity and/or other violating any provisions of this section and responsible for any fire, leak or spill of hazardous materials or substances within the Township who fails to reimburse the Township and others as provided herein within the time required shall be liable and subject to a penalty and/or fine for each violation and each offense in accordance with Section
1-5.
[Added 10-18-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-11]
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
Township of Union to protect the environment, public health, safety
and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
[Added 10-18-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-11]
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 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 10-18-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-11]
a. Temporary outdoor storage of de-icing materials in accordance with
the requirements below is allowed between October 15th and April 15th:
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 16th
and October 14th.
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 -April 15.
c. All such temporary and/or permanent structures must also comply with
all other Township of Union ordinances, including building 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 ordinance 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 10-18-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-11]
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 § 14-3 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 10-18-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-11]
This section shall be enforced by the Township Zoning Officer
during the course of ordinary enforcement duties.
[Added 10-18-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-11]
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this section shall have 72 hours to complete corrective action.
Repeat violations and/or failure to complete corrective action shall
subject such person(s) to fines and penalties in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40:49-5.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-14]
This section prohibits the feeding of unconfined wildlife in
any public park or on any other property owned or operated by the
Township of Union, so as to protect public health, safety and welfare,
and to prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-14]
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.
FEED
To give, place, expose, deposit, distribute or scatter any
edible material with the intention of feeding, attracting or enticing
wildlife. Feeding does not include baiting in the legal taking of
fish and/or game.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
WILDLIFE
All animals that are neither human nor domesticated.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-14]
No person shall feed, in any public park or on any other property
owned or operated by the Township of Union, any wildlife, excluding
confined wildlife (for example, wildlife confined in zoos, parks or
rehabilitation centers, or unconfined wildlife at environmental education
centers, or feral cats as part of an approved Trap-Neuter-Release
program).
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-14]
This ordinance shall be enforced by the Animal Control Officer,
Code Enforcement and Board of Health of the Township of Union. Any
person found to be in violation of this ordinance shall be ordered
to cease the feeding immediately.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-14]
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 $100 for
the first offense, and a fine of $250 for a second and each subsequent
offense.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-15]
The purpose of this section is to establish requirements for
the proper disposal of pet solid waste in the Township of Union, so
as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe
penalties for failure to comply.
[Added 11-8-2023 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 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.
IMMEDIATE
Shall mean that the pet solid waste is removed at once, without
delay.
OWNER/KEEPER
Any person who shall possess, maintain, house or harbor any
pet or otherwise have custody of any pet, whether or not the owner
of such pet.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
PET
A domesticated animal (other than a disability assistance
animal) kept for amusement or companionship.
PET SOLID WASTE
Waste matter expelled from the bowels of the pet; excrement.
PROPER DISPOSAL
Placement in a designated waste receptacle, or other suitable
container, and discarded in a refuse container which is regularly
emptied by the municipality or some other refuse collector; or disposal
into a system designed to convey domestic sewage for proper treatment
and disposal.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-15]
All pet owners and keepers are required to immediately and properly
dispose of their pet's solid waste deposited on any property,
public or private, not owned or possessed by that person.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-15]
Any owner or keeper who requires the use of a disability assistance
animal shall be exempt from the provisions of this section while such
animal is being used for that purpose.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-15]
The provisions of this section shall be enforced by Animal Control
Officer and Board of Health of the Township of Union.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-15]
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this section shall be subject to a fine of $50 for a first offense,
and fine of $75 for a second and each subsequent offense.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-16]
This section prohibits illicit connections to the municipal
separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Township of Union,
so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe
penalties for the failure to comply.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-16]
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. 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 Township of Union, 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 Township of Union 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 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-16]
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged through
an illicit connection to the municipal separate storm sewer system
operated by the Township of Union any domestic sewage, non-contact
cooling water, process wastewater, or other industrial waste (other
than stormwater).
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-16]
This section shall be enforced by the Board of Health of the
Township of Union.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-16]
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this section shall be subject to a fine of $500 for a first offense,
and fine of $750 for a second and subsequent offense.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-17]
This section prohibits the spilling, dumping, or disposal of
materials other than stormwater to the municipal separate storm sewer
system (MS4) operated by the Township of Union, so as to protect public
health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for the failure
to comply.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-17]
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)
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 Township of Union 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 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-17]
The spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater
to the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by the Township
of Union 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 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-17]
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 its use for its
intended purposes; and
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. 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 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-17]
This section shall be enforced by the Department of Roads &
Facilities and Code Enforcement of the Township of Union.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-17]
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this section, after being duly notified, shall be subject to a
fine of $100 for the first offense, and a fine of $500 for a second
and each subsequent offense.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-18]
This section requires 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 Township of Union so as to protect
public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for
the failure to comply.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-18]
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)
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 Township of Union 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.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-18]
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 subsection
22-7.4 below prior to the completion of the project.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-18]
Storm drain inlets identified in subsection
22-7.3 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 subsection
22-7.4c 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 square inches, or is no greater than
0.5 inches 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.
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 square inches, or be no greater than two 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 4 5/8 inches long and 1 1/2 inches
wide (this option does not apply for outfall netting facilities);
or
(b)
A bar screen having a bar spacing of 0.5 inches.
3. Where flows are conveyed through a trash rack that has parallel bars
with one-inch 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.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-18]
This section shall be enforced by the Township Engineer, Department
of Roads & Facilities, and Code Enforcement of the Township of
Union.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-18]
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this section shall be subject to a fine of $100 for the first offense
for each storm drain inlet that is not retrofitted to meet the design
standard, and a fine up to $2,000 for a second and each subsequent
offense.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-19]
This section establishes a yard waste collection and disposal
program in the Township of Union, so as to protect public health,
safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for the failure to
comply.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-19]
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.
CONTAINERIZED
The placement of yard waste in a trash can, bucket, bag or
other vessel, such as to prevent the yard waste from spilling or blowing
out into the street and coming into contact with stormwater.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
STREET
Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, drive,
or other way, which is an existing State, county, or municipal roadway,
and includes the land between the street lines, whether improved or
unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs,
sidewalks, parking areas, and other areas within the street lines.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-19]
Sweeping, raking, blowing or otherwise placing yard waste that
is not containerized at the curb or along the street is only allowed
during the seven days' prior to a scheduled and announced collection,
and shall not be placed closer than 10 feet from any storm drain inlet.
Placement of such yard waste at the curb or along the street at any
other time or in any other manner is a violation of this ordinance.
If such placement of yard waste occurs, the party responsible for
placement of the yard waste must remove the yard waste from the street
or said party shall be deemed in violation of this section.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-19]
The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the Department
of Roads & Facilities and Code Enforcement of the Township of
Union.
[Added 11-8-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-19]
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this section shall be subject to a fine of $100 and a fine of $200
for a second and each subsequent offense.