[1984 Code § 18-1]
As used in this chapter:
Shall mean the duly constituted Board of the Borough of Haworth.
Shall mean the extension from a building to the local collection
lateral maintained by the Borough.
Shall mean the Borough Clerk of the Borough of Haworth.
Shall mean the Collector of Taxes of the Borough of Haworth.
Shall mean any concern engaged in service, trade, traffic
or commerce in general.
Shall mean the Governing Body of the Borough of Haworth.
Shall mean the person occupying the office in the Borough,
the Borough Engineer.
Shall mean a type of building sewer and is the term used
in N.J.S.A. 40:63-52 et seq.
Shall mean any concern or business engaged in manufacturing
or processing operations.
Shall mean the liquid wastes from industrial processes as
distinct from sanitary sewage.
Shall mean the public sewer provided by the Borough to which
building sewers shall be connected.
Shall mean the logarithm of the reciprocal of the weight
of hydrogen ions in grams per liter of solution.
Shall mean the sewers laid longitudinally, along the centerline
or other part of the street or other right-of-way in which all owners
of the street abutting properties have equal rights and which is controlled
by the Borough.
Shall be meant to refer to such engineer or firm of engineers
specifically assigned to design and consult with the Council with
reference to all sewage concerns of the Borough.
Shall mean any and all wastes from residences, business concerns,
industrial concerns or any other source.
Shall mean a pipe or conduit for carrying sewage.
Shall mean the description of the Borough owned and maintained
sewers, the sewage from which is delivered to the trunk lines of the
Bergen County Sewer Authority.
[1984 Code § 18-2.1]
No connection of any kind shall be made to the public sewer until written application for a permit to make such connection has been presented to the Clerk, and permit granted pursuant to subsection 18-2.3 of this chapter.
[1984 Code § 18-2.2]
Such application connection shall be on a form provided by the
Clerk and shall state the street and number of the premises to be
connected, include a diagram showing locations of buildings and "as
built" building sewer with dimensions, including location of clean-outs
and all changes in elevation or direction. Such application shall
be accompanied by a fee of $15. To secure any reinspection, the applicant
shall pay a further fee of $5.
[1984 Code § 18-2.3]
The owner or a contractor shall install the house connection,
building sewer, make connection to the local lateral sewer provided
by the Borough under the supervision of the Plumbing Subcode Official
and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the Plumbing
Subcode Official and such other Statute, ordinance, rule or regulation
as may be applicable. Any plumbing work necessary inside of the building
must be done by a duly licensed plumber, who may perform such work
under the same permit as the owner or contractor installing such building
connection.
[1984 Code § 18-3.1]
All costs and expenses incident to the installation and connection
of the building sewer shall be borne by the applicant, owner. Any
contractor performing the work required under the provisions of this
chapter in the Borough shall post with the Borough Clerk a cash deposit
or performance bond in the sum of $1,000 to guarantee satisfactory
workmanship of the work required by permits issued for his performance.
Such bond shall be returned upon the expiration of three months from
the date of the last work performed by the Borough. Any contractor
who engages in the business of installing building sewer connections
shall also post with the Borough a certificate of liability insurance
in an amount not less than $300,000.
[1984 Code § 18-3.2]
A separate and independent connection to the local connection
lateral shall be provided for every building.
[1984 Code § 18-3.3]
Existing private sewers may be used for connection to the local
collection lateral only when they are found on examination and test
by the Plumbing Subcode Official to meet all the requirements of this
and all other ordinances of the Borough and Board of Health.
[1984 Code § 18-3.4]
In the event connection to a public sewer can only be effected
by connection to a sewer system of another municipality, the requirements
of such municipality shall govern.
[1984 Code § 18-3.5]
The owner of any building used for human occupancy, employment,
recreation or other purpose in the Borough shall, at the owner's
expense, install toilet facilities therein and connect same to the
local collection lateral as required by this chapter or any other
ordinance of the Borough or the Board of Health within 30 days after
notice from the Board of Health or Borough to do so.
[1984 Code § 18-3.6]
If a local collection lateral has been previously installed
to the property line to permit connection, no additional charge shall
be made by the Borough, but if the connection applied for requires
the construction of a local collection lateral to such property line,
it shall be the responsibility of the property owner to provide the
connection at his own expense, subject to all necessary permits and
inspections, and under the supervision of the Plumbing Subcode Official.
[1984 Code § 18-4.1; Ord. No. 691 § 2]
a.
All permits for connection to the local collection lateral are given
on the condition that the owners of the property served assume all
risk of damages that may result from water getting into the premises
from the public sewers. Any drain subject of backflow or back pressure
may be equipped with an approved back water valve as specified by
the owner.
b.
The owners of the premises in the Borough shall be responsible for
the clearance of any and all stoppages and for the proper maintenance,
repair and replacement of all building sewers, house connections,
and local collection laterals between the building and main sewer
or public sewer. In the event of stoppage in the sewer the owner or
occupant shall immediately notify the Superintendent of Public Works,
who shall make an inspection of the sewer. If the main sewer is obstructed
it shall be the responsibility of the Borough to remove the obstruction.
If the main sewer is not obstructed, the Superintendent shall so advise
the owner or occupant of the premises and the owner or occupant shall
then be responsible to remove the obstruction in the building sewer
house connection or local collection lateral.
[1984 Code § 18-4.2]
No building sewer shall be less than four inches nor more than
six inches internal diameter. Each such building sewer shall be laid
on a straight line, if possible, and on an even grade. The grade of
a building sewer shall not be flatter than 2%, but in every case subject
to the judgment of the Plumbing Subcode Official.
[1984 Code § 18-4.3]
All materials and construction procedures for all building sewers
connecting to the local collection lateral shall be extra heavy cast
iron soil pipe to comply with the applicable specifications as given
in the State Uniform Construction Code. Neoprene gaskets shall be
permitted for joining the cast iron pipe. Clean-outs shall be provided
at the property line lateral connection, at the building connection,
at every change in elevation and change in direction. On straight
runs clean-outs shall be provided every 50 feet. All clean-outs shall
have risers brought up to grade.
[1984 Code § 18-4.4]
No building sewer shall be covered until so ordered by the Plumbing
Subcode Official. Any part of the work may be exposed on order of
the Plumbing Subcode Official in the event it shall be covered before
examination. Backfilling around a building sewer shall be executed
so as not to injure the joints of the pipes.
[1984 Code § 18-4.5]
[1984 Code § 18-4.6]
Steam exhausts shall not discharge into the sewer system; and
no blow-off from boilers or from steam heating plants shall be directly
connected therewith, but shall in every case discharge into a tank
of suitable size from which a trapped overflow may lead to the sewer.
No refrigerator or air conditioning water shall be allowed to discharge
into the sewer system.
[1984 Code § 18-4.7]
No storm water from roof or any other area shall be permitted
to enter the building sewer. Subsoil water from any cellar or other
area shall not be permitted to enter the building sewer. No cesspool
or septic tank shall be allowed to discharge into the sewer system.
[1984 Code § 18-4.8]
No person shall discharge any of the following wastes into the
public sewer system.
a.
Any liquid or vapor having a temperature higher than one hundred
fifty (150°) degrees Fahrenheit.
b.
Any waste which contains more than 100 parts per million, by weight,
of fat, oil or grease.
c.
Any form of garbage.
d.
Any ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags,
feathers, tar, plastics, wood or any other solid or viscous substance
capable of causing obstruction to the flow in sewers.
e.
Any waters or wastes having a pH lower than six or higher than nine,
or having any other corrosive property capable of causing damage or
hazard to structures, equipment and personnel of the sewer works.
f.
Any wastes containing a toxic or poisonous substance in sufficient
quantity to injure or interfere with any sewage treatment process,
constitute a hazard to human or animals, or create any hazard in the
receiving waters of the sewage treatment plant.
g.
Any wastes containing suspended solids of such character and quantity
that unusual attention or expense is required to handle such matters
at the sewage treatment plant.
h.
Any noxious or malodorous gas or substance capable of creating a
public nuisance.
i.
Any wastes prohibited by the Bergen County Sewer Authority.
[1984 Code § 18-5; Ord. No. 691 § 3]
The Plumbing Subcode Official, Sewer Engineer, Borough Engineer,
or Manager of Public Works or their agents or designees shall be permitted
to enter upon all lands for the purpose of inspection, observation,
measurement, sampling and testing at any reasonable hour to determine
compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
[1984 Code § 18-6.1]
It shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit or permit
to be deposited in an unsanitary manner upon public or private property
with the Borough, any human or animal excrement or other sewage.
[1984 Code § 18-6.2]
It shall be unlawful to discharge any sewage or other polluted
waters, except as herein provided.
[1984 Code § 18-6.3]
It shall be unlawful for any person to break, damage, destroy,
uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, appurtenance, or equipment
which is part of the sewer system.
[1984 Code § 18-7.1]
All permits, deposits, bonds, inspection approvals, etc. referred
to in this chapter shall be in addition to any such items now or hereafter
required by the Borough, and each failure to comply fully with the
terms of this chapter shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
[1984 Code § 18-7.2]
Upon failure of the owner to install toilet facilities and to make the sewer connection provided in subsection 18-3.5, the Borough may cause such installation or connection be made and assess the cost thereof as a first and paramount lien against the property in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:63-52 et seq.
[1984 Code § 18-8.1]
Whereas, the Federal government has enacted and amended the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, now known as the Federal Clean
Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1150 et seq.); and the Bergen County Utilities
Authority has enacted Rules and Regulations, as required by the Federal
Clean Water Act incorporating an industrial cost recovery system,
a user charge system, and regulations pertaining to the use of sanitary
sewers.
The Borough of Haworth is within the district serviced by the
Bergen County Utilities Authority and has contracted with the Bergen
County Utilities Authority for the removal and treatment of the wastewater
contained within the sanitary sewers operated and maintained by it
will conform to the best sanitary engineering practices and comply
with the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act.
[1984 Code § 18-8.2]
The use of all sanitary sewers of the Borough shall be in compliance
with the Rules and Regulations enacted by the Bergen County Utilities
Authority.
[1984 Code § 18-8.3]
The Borough of Haworth hereby adopts and enacts the user charge
system and industrial cost recovery system contained in the Rules
and Regulations of the Bergen County Utilities Authority, and authorize
their immediate implementation by the appropriate municipal official,
to be designated by resolution of the Governing Body.
[1984 Code § 18-8.4]
Not fewer than three copies of the Rules and Regulations of
the Bergen County Utilities Authority have been and are filed in the
office of the Clerk of the Borough and are available for public inspection
during normal business hours.
[1984 Code § 18-8.5]
Copies of the Rules and Regulations of the Bergen County Utilities
Authority can be obtained from the Bergen County Utilities Authority
for the cost of publication.
[Ord. No. 691 § 4;
New]
[Ord. No. 869 § 18-10.1]
The Mayor and Council hereby declares its intent to regulate
and control the flow of any ground or surface waters except sanitary
sewer waters into its sanitary sewer system. It is the intent of this
section to prevent ground waters, surface waters and any other waters
from directly entering the sanitary system owned by the Borough of
Haworth by means of sump pumps, storm drains or any other devices,
and to provide penalties for the violations of same.
[Ord. No. 869 § 18-10.2]
No person shall connect, or allow to be connected, any sump
pump, drain or any other mechanical device which shall directly discharge
non-sanitary sewage waters directly into the municipal sanitary sewer
system of the Borough of Haworth.
[Ord. No. 869 § 18-10.3]
Whenever it is necessary for a property owner to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy or a Continued Certificate of Occupancy for any building and/or there is a transfer of any ownership of any residential or commercial building, the Plumbing Subcode Official shall be required to perform the following duties and acts. Upon application for a Certificate of Occupancy or Continued Certificate of Occupancy, the Plumbing Subcode Official shall inspect the subject premises, within 10 days, excluding weekends and holidays, in order to determine whether any sump pumps, drains or other mechanical devices are discharging any waters directly into the sanitary sewer system owned by the Borough of Haworth. In the event that the Plumbing Subcode Official determines that there is such discharge, the Plumbing Subcode Official shall issue a notice of violation in accordance with subsection 18-10.6, and no Certificate of Occupancy or Continued Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued for the property until the condition is removed. Upon the inspection of such dwelling, the Plumbing Subcode Official shall prepare and sign an appropriate affidavit indicating that the inspection has been made, and the results of the inspection, and shall file same with the Borough Clerk.
[Ord. No. 869 § 18-10.4]
For the purpose of administering and enforcing this section,
any duty authorized officer, agent or employee of the Borough shall
have the right to enter into and upon any lands for which an application
has been filed and may examine and inspect such lands.
[Ord. No. 869 § 18-10.5]
The Plumbing Subcode Official is hereby designated as the Enforcement
Officer.
[Ord. No. 869 § 18-10.6]
In the event that the owner or occupant of any real property
in the Borough of Haworth violates any provision of this section,
the Plumbing Subcode Official shall give notice of the violation to
the property owner and shall direct the property owner to correct
the violation when 30 days thereof, in the event that the property
owner fails to comply with the notice of violation and order of the
Plumbing Subcode Official, the property owner shall be deemed to be
in violation of this section.
[Ord. No. 869 § 18-10.7]
Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall,
upon conviction thereof in the Municipal Court of the Borough of Haworth,
be subject to a penalty not exceeding $500 or to community service
for a period not exceeding 90 days.
[Ord. No. 916 § 1]
The purpose of this section is to prohibit the spilling, dumping,
or disposal of materials other than stormwater to the municipal separate
storm sewer system (MS4) operated by the Borough of Haworth, so as
to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties
for the failure to comply. This section is adopted in accordance with
the New Jersey Municipal Stormwater Regulation Program, in order to
implement the Best Management Practices required by the Tier A. Municipal
Stormwater General Permit issued to the Borough of Haworth by the
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
[Ord. No. 916 § 1]
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.
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 Haworth and is designed and used for
collecting and conveying stormwater.
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject
to municipal jurisdiction.
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.
[Ord. No. 916 § 1]
The spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater
to the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by the Borough
of Haworth 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.
[Ord. No. 916 § 1]
a.
Water line flushing and discharges from potable water sources.
b.
Uncontaminated groundwater (e.g., infiltration, crawl space or basement
sump pumps, foundation or footing drains, rising groundwaters).
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 firefighting activities.
i.
Flows from rinsing of the following equipment with clean water:
1.
Beach maintenance equipment immediately following their use for their
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.
[Ord. No. 916 § 1]
The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the Haworth
Police Department and the Haworth Board of Health.
[Ord. No. 916 § 1]
Any person(s) who continues to be in violation of the provisions
of this section, after being duly notified, shall, upon conviction
thereof, be punished for a first offense by a fine of not less than
$25 nor more than $100, as determined by the Municipal Court Judge.
For a second or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than $50 nor
more than $500, shall be imposed. A separate offense shall be deemed
committed on each day during, or on which, a violation occurs or continues.
[Ord. No. 915 § 1]
The purpose of this section is to prohibit illicit connections
to the municipal storm sewer system operated by the Borough of Haworth,
so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe
penalties for the failure to comply. This section is adopted in accordance
with the New Jersey Municipal Stormwater Regulation Program, in order
to implement the Best Management Practices required by the Tier A.
Municipal Stormwater General Permit issued to the Borough of Haworth
by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
[Ord. No. 915 § 1]
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.
Shall mean waste and wastewater from humans or household
operations.
Shall mean any physical or nonphysical 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 Haworth, unless that
discharge is authorized under NJPDES permit other than the Tier A.
Municipal Stormwater General Permit (NJPDES Permit Number NJ0141852).
Nonphysical connections may include, but are not limited to, leaks,
flows, or overflows into the municipal separate storm sewer system.
Shall mean nondomestic 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)).
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 Haworth or other public body, and is
designed and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
Shall mean 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.
Shall mean 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.
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject
to municipal jurisdiction.
Shall mean 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.
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.
[Ord. No. 915 § 1]
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 Haworth any domestic sewage, non-contact
cooling water, process wastewater, or other industrial waste (other
than stormwater).
[Ord. No. 915 § 1]
The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the Haworth
Police Department and the Building Inspector.
[Ord. No. 915 § 1]
Any person(s) who continues to be in violation of the provisions
of this section, after being duly notified, shall, upon conviction
thereof, be punished for a first offense by a fine of not less than
$100, no more than $250 as determined by the Municipal Court Judge.
For a second or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than $200 nor
more than $500, shall be imposed. A separate offense shall be deemed
committed on each day during, or on which, a violation occurs or continues.
[Ord. No. 11-02]
The purpose of this section is to require that all dumpsters
and other refuse containers that are outdoors or exposed to stormwater
be covered, to prohibit the spilling, dumping, leaking or otherwise
discharge of liquids, semi-liquids or solids from the containers to
the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by the Borough
of Haworth and/or the waters of the State of New Jersey so as to protect
public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for
failure to comply.
[Ord. No. 11-02]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivatives 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.
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 Haworth or other public body, and is
designated and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject
to municipal jurisdiction.
Shall mean any waste container that a person controls whether
owned, leased, or operated, including dumpsters, trash cans, garbage
pails, and plastic trash bags.
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.
Shall mean 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. 11-02]
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 operated by the Borough of Haworth.
[Ord. No. 11-02]
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. 11-02]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department and/or
the Construction Code Official of the Borough of Haworth.
[Ord. No. 11-02]
Any person who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500 for
each offense.
[Ord. No. 11-01]
The purpose of this section is 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 operated by the Borough
of Haworth so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and
to prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
[Ord. No. 11-01]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivatives 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.
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 Haworth or other public body, and is
designated and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject
to municipal jurisdiction.
Shall mean any waste container that a person controls whether
owned, leased, or operated, including dumpsters, trash cans, garbage
pails, and plastic trash bags.
Shall mean 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.
Shall mean 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. 11-01]
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:
[Ord. No. 11-01]
Storm drain inlets, identified in subsection 18-14.3 above shall comply with the following standard to control passage of solid and floatable materials through storm drain inlets. For purposes of this section, "solid and floatable materials" means sediment, debris, trash, and other floating, suspended, or settleable solids. For exemptions to this standard, see subsection 18-14.4c 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 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 (7.0) square inches, or be no greater than two (2.0) inches
across the smallest diameter.
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:
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.
[Ord. No. 11-01]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department and/or
the Construction Code Official of the Borough of Haworth.
[Ord. No. 11-01]
Any person who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500 for
each offense.
