[1971 Code § BH4-1]
A code defining and prohibiting certain matters, things, conditions
or acts and each of them as a nuisance; prohibiting certain noises
or sounds; requiring the proper heating of apartments; prohibiting
lease or rental of certain buildings; prohibiting spitting in or upon
public buildings, conveyances or sidewalks; authorizing the inspection
of premises by an enforcing official; providing for the removal or
abatement of certain nuisances and recovery of expenses incurred by
the Health Officer, in removing or abating such nuisances; and prescribing
penalties for violations is hereby established pursuant to N.J.S.
26:3-69.1 et seq. A copy of the Code is annexed to this chapter and
made a part of it without the inclusion of the text.
[1971 Code § BH4-2; Ord. No. 94-1]
The code established and adopted by this chapter is described
and commonly known as the "Public Health Nuisance Code of New Jersey
(1953)" and shall control except as follows where certain higher standards
are established.
[1971 Code § BH4-3]
Three copies of the Public Health Nuisance Code of New Jersey
(1953) have been placed on file in the Borough Clerk's offices
in Borough Hall for the use and examination of the public.
[Ord. No. 94-1 § 4.2A; Ord. No. 2003-1]
Section 3.1 of the Public Health Nuisance Code shall be amended
as follows:
It shall be unlawful for the owners who have agreed to supply
heat to any building designed to be occupied as a residence to fail
to supply heat from September 15th in each year to May 15th of the
succeeding year in such a manner that the temperature of the building
shall be maintained at 70 degrees Fahrenheit or above, between the
hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and 68 degrees Fahrenheit between
the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
[Ord. No. 94-1 § BH4.2B]
In case of mechanical failure, the owner of any building having
three or more units, shall immediately notify the County Health Officer
or the Police Department of the Borough when the heat shall be below
prescribed levels for two hours or more, and to specify the nature
of the failure and measures which are to be taken for restoration
of required heating services. The owner of the building shall exercise
due care to insure compliance with these requirements.
[Ord. No. 94-1 § BH4.2C]
The owner of any building having three or more dwelling units
shall have all heating and hot water furnace or boiler systems inspected
by a qualified person during the months of either June, July or August
of every year. The findings of these inspections are to be certified
by such person and copy of these finds with recommendations are to
be filed with the County Health Officer within 15 days of each inspection.
Whenever corrections or repairs are recommended, the Health Officer
shall serve the owner of the heating or hot water facility notice
to abate such condition within a specified time. Failure to make such
corrections or repairs within the specified period shall be considered
a violation of this chapter.
[New]
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be liable to the penalty stated in Chapter BHI, Section
BH1-5.
[1971 Code § BH9-1]
The following nuisances are prohibited in the Borough:
Placing or depositing in or upon any street, alley, public or
private property, any dead animal or parts thereof, rubbish of any
kind or description, house or kitchen slops or garbage, any foul or
offensive or noxious matter or substance.
Burning of any matter or substance which emits, produces or
casts off any foul, obnoxious, harmful or annoying gas, smoke, steam
or odor.
The casting or discharging into any river, brook, stream, lake
or any body of water any substance which escapes or has been removed
from any septic tank, cesspool, sink or laundry tub, or any offal
or other refuse, liquid or solid.
No person shall maintain, use or permit to be used any cesspool,
septic tank or other receptacle for human excrement unless the cesspool,
septic tank or receptacle is so maintained that flies cannot gain
access and the contents, both liquid of solid, shall not flow upon
the surface of the ground nor gain access to any well, stream, lake
or other source of water.
Every owner, lessee, tenant or occupant of any lot or lots,
ground or building in the Borough shall, on written notice from the
County Health Officer, forthwith remove from the land or buildings
any rubbish, garbage or any other unhealthy matter or substance which
may be upon the land or within the buildings.
[1971 Code § BH9-2]
No person shall keep any garbage or other waste of like substance,
intended for collection by the garbage collector, in any container
except a metal or conventional container with a tight-fitting cover
manufactured specifically for that purpose. No contained of any kind
shall be set or left standing on the sidewalk, roadway or curb except
on the days of collection. All containers shall be kept covered at
all times. Notwithstanding the above, securely tied plastic bags may
be used for the disposal of grass, leaves and shrub cuttings.
[1971 Code § BH9-3]
It shall be unlawful to maintain or keep pigs, goats, cows,
horses, ponies, mink, chinchillas, sheep or other livestock, or chickens,
ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons or other poultry within the limits
of the Borough.
[1971 Code § BH9-4]
It shall be unlawful for any owner, lessee, tenant or occupant
of any sunken lots or land below grade, to maintain or cause to gather
or collect water on the land. All land shall be drained or filled
with fresh earth, cinders or ashes. No pond, excavation, abandoned
foundation, hole, tank or barrel shall be maintained with water where
mosquitoes can breed.
[1971 Code § BH9-5]
New and used automobile, bus, truck, motorcycle, bicycle and
like types of tires may be stored outdoors only when such tires are
each individually wrapped securely and completely with a waterproof
material so that said tires are dry at all times and cannot become
the breeding places for insects and vermin. All outdoor tire storage
which does not comply with this section is prohibited.
[1971 Code § BH9-6]
All complaints made regarding or reporting any violation shall
be made in writing to the County Health Officer giving full particulars
as to location, names or owner, tenants or others and shall be signed
by the person making the complaint.
[1971 Code § BH9-7]
Every restaurant, tavern, bar, lunchroom or other place of business
serving the public shall have separate toilet rooms for males and
females. Toilet rooms shall have a sufficient number of toilets, urinals
and wash basins as the size of the business may required, and shall
be supplied with clean water at all times.
All places of business serving food or refreshments for consumption
on the premises shall also have adequate means for washing dishes,
which means shall be supplied with a sufficient supply of hot and
cold water at all times.
[1971 Code § BH9-7.2]
Any business, factory or other place of employment shall have
a toilet or wash basin for its employees. Where more than six persons
are employed, separate toilet rooms shall be maintained for males
and females. Toilet rooms shall have a sufficient number of toilets,
urinals and wash basins to accommodate all persons without undue crowding
or waiting.