[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Tuckerton 5-6-2019 by Ord. No. 5-2019. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to protect and promote the public
health through the control of the growth of invasive plants.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
All native and non-native species of vines and vegetation
that grow out of place and are competitive, persistent, and pernicious
shall be classified as invasive plants. These plants may damage trees,
vegetation, or structures. Examples include but are not limited to
bamboo (spreading or running type), ragweed, multiflora rose, kudzu
vine and poison ivy or oak.
All persons must control the growth of invasive plants. Failure
to control the spread of such vegetation beyond the boundaries of
a resident's property is a violation of this chapter.
All places and premises in the Borough of Tuckerton shall be
subject to inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer or his designee.
Such inspections shall be performed by such person, persons or agency
duly authorized and appointed by the Borough of Tuckerton. Such inspection
shall be made if that official has reason to believe that any section
of this chapter is being violated.
A.
Whenever an invasive plant, as defined by this chapter, is found
on any plot of land, lot or any other premises or place, a violation
shall be given to the owner, in writing, to remove or abate the same
within such time as shall be specified therein. The Borough recognizes
that certain invasive plant types can be difficult to eradicate or
remove; therefore, the time for abatement will depend on the particular
species of invasive plant.
B.
The cost of abatement shall be borne by the property owner.
C.
If the owner fails to comply with such notice within the time specified
therein, the enforcing official may remove or otherwise control the
invasive plant species, and the Borough may thereafter recover the
cost of such removal from the property owner and place a lien on the
property to recover the cost of invasive plant removal.
