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Editor's Note: The power to regulate excavation and construction
in the public streets is contained in N.J.S.A. 40:67-1. The power
to provide specifications for street and sidewalk construction is
part of the general Police power, contained in N.J.S.A. 40:69A-29,
30.
[1972 Code § 22-1.1; amended 2-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2635-21]
No person shall open, dig up, or excavate any street or sidewalk,
or any portion thereof for the purpose of connecting any pipe or conduit
pipe with a water or gas main, or for any other purpose whatsoever,
unless the applicant shall first obtain a permit from the Township
Engineer.
a.
In the event that an emergency condition exists requiring immediate
action by any person, utility or corporation requested to obtain a
permit pursuant to this section, the person may immediately cause
the roadway to be entered and emergency measures taken without first
obtaining a permit, provided that:
1.
A true emergency exists and the person has notified the Township
of West Orange Police Department prior to the start of work, who shall
log the emergency.
2.
A permit is applied for within 24 hours of the road opening or on
the next business day, whichever is more practical.
3.
All work is performed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
[1972 Code § 22-1.2; Ord. No. 729-84 § 3; Ord. No. 1328-95 § 4; amended 2-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2635-21]
The permit shall be in writing, signed by the Township Engineer
or his/her representative and shall state, as nearly as practicable,
where the opening, digging up or excavating is to be done. The permit
shall contain the further stipulation that it is issued with the express
understanding and agreement that the applicant theretofore shall pay
the expense of repairing and replacing the street or part thereof,
so opened, dug up or excavated, to the satisfaction of the Township
Engineer. Upon issuance of the permit, the applicant shall pay to
the Township a fee, in accordance with the following schedule, for
the cost and expense of issuance and inspection.
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Fee Schedule
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Road Opening Permit
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Area of Opening
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Fee
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Less than or 50 square feet
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$50
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More than 50 square feet
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$1 per square foot
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Minimum Fee
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$50
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Maximum Fee
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$1,000
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[1972 Code § 22-1.3; Ord. No. 1328-95 § 5; amended 2-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2635-21]
The applicant shall upon receiving the permit, in order to secure
the Township, deposit with the Township a sum to be determined by
the Township Engineer, based on the area of the excavation and twice
the prevailing cost of replacement, for such excavation. The minimum
bond shall be $1,500 cash. The deposit shall be forwarded to the Township
Treasurer, who shall use it to defray the expense of the Township
in maintaining and completing the work of repairing or replacing the
street or road or part thereof, if the permittee has not maintained
or completed it to the satisfaction of the Engineer. In lieu of the
deposit, the applicant may, at the Township's option, give bond to
the Township in the sum of $50,000 with surety or sureties as the
Township Council shall approve, conditioned for the payment from time
to time of the expenses of repairing or replacing any and all streets
or roads or parts thereof, so torn up or excavated upon permits issued
therefor.
[1972 Code § 20-1.4; Ord. No. 1328-95 § 6]
The deposit of any surplus after the completion of the work
shall be returned to the applicant within 180 days, upon written authorization
of the Township Engineer. If any additional sum is required, it shall
be paid by the applicant upon receiving written notice to that effect
from the Township Engineer.
[1972 Code § 22-1.5; amended 2-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2635-21]
a.
General. The New Jersey State Department of Transportation 1989 Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, or latest revision,
shall govern all of the work performed under Township of West Orange
road opening permits, except as supplemented below:
1.
No Township road shall be closed to traffic without prior written
consent of the Township of West Orange Police Department. In the event
that a road is closed and/or traffic is impeded, uniformed policemen
or flagmen may be required to act as traffic directors, and the proper
traffic control devices shall be erected and maintained in accordance
with standards described in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices. All costs of providing uniformed police or flagmen shall
be the responsibility of the permittee or the owner(s). In the event
that a detour is deemed necessary by the permittee, application shall
be made to the Police Chief or his/her designee, who shall determine
the necessity for such detour and the route to be followed. In emergency
situations, notification by phone to the Police Desk shall be done
prior to the start of work.
2.
Any work under an issued permit must be commenced within three months
from the date of issue, and completed 45 days from commencement, or
said permit shall be deemed void and reapplication shall be required,
unless previously approved by the Township Engineer.
3.
The applicant shall notify the Township Engineer 48 hours, not including
weekends and holidays, in advance of the actual commencement of any
work under a permit.
b.
Protection of Excavation. Every person, utility or corporation engaged
in the digging of any street, in the paving of any street or section
of a street, building any sewer or drain, digging any trench for gas,
water or other pipes, or in digging and building any manhole or valve
box in any public street, or in the placing of any obstruction in
any public street, where the work, if left exposed, would be dangerous
to vehicles or passersby, shall erect a fence or railing at such excavations
or work. The fence or railing shall be erected in a manner to prevent
danger to persons travelling on the street or sidewalk. The person
shall maintain the railing or fence until the work shall be completed
or the obstruction or danger is removed. It shall be the duty of each
person, utility or corporation who erects a railing or fence to place
upon the railing or fence at sundown of each evening suitable and
sufficient lighting and to keep the lights burning throughout the
night during the performance of the work.
c.
Protection of Existing Structures. It shall be the responsibility
of the permittee to give proper notice of the proposed street opening
to any person, firm, or corporation whose pipes, conduits, or other
structures are laid in the portion of the street to be opened. Said
notice shall be given, in writing, a minimum of 72 hours before commencement
of said opening, and the permittee shall, at his own expense, carefully
support, maintain in operation and protect from damage such pipes,
conduits, or other structures. If any damage is caused to such pipes,
conduits, or other structures, the permittee shall restore the same,
at his own expense, to the condition they were prior to the commencement
of work, except that gas facilities must be repaired by Public Service
Electric and Gas Company and water main facilities must be repaired
by the New Jersey American Water Company.
d.
Backfill. All excavations shall be completely backfilled at the end
of each working day, unless it would constitute a hardship to the
permittee or where the size of the excavation makes it impossible
to backfill at the end of each working day, in which a waiver may
be granted by the Township Engineer. In the event that a waiver is
granted, the contractor or owner shall cover the excavation with heavy
one-inch-thick plates secured to the pavement to prevent rattles and
movement, and erect appropriate barriers and lights around the entire
excavation and arrange to provide appropriate security protection,
if such security is necessary, at his own cost and such other safeguards
as may be needed to protect the public from an open excavation. If
plates are placed for over a weekend or for an extended period, all
edges are to be macadam sealed and sloped. In no event shall an excavation
be left open for more than 72 hours, unless an emergency exists and
permission has been secured from the West Orange Police Department,
the Township Engineer, or their designated representative. Plates
left in the roadway between November 15 and April 1 shall be recessed
to allow for snowplowing, should it be necessary.
e.
Paving. No road opening shall be permanently paved until a final
inspection has been made by the Township Engineer or his representative
and final approval given. For all openings:
1.
The paved roadway surfaces shall be saw cut or blade cut vertically
on a straight line before excavating.
2.
The material excavated from the trench opening shall not be replaced
as backfill. Excavated materials must be removed from the work site
on the day of excavation.
3.
The backfill will be comprised of Dense Graded Aggregate (DGA) or
other material approved by the Township Engineer.
4.
All backfill shall be placed in twelve-inch layers, with each layer
thoroughly compacted by mechanical means to the satisfaction of the
Engineer. The Engineer reserves the right to require a compaction
test to be performed by an independent laboratory at the expense of
the permittee.
5.
After proper settlement and cutback, for any portion of the road,
the entire width of the trench, plus a four-inch overlap, shall be
overlaid with a two-inch minimum thickness of bituminous concrete
surface course (Mix I-5, or Superpave equivalent) pavement applied
to the entire length of the disturbed area and rolled in place to
obtain a smooth pavement surface and sealed at all edges.
f.
Asphalt Pavement Openings; Backfilling; Restoration of Surface.
1.
The permittee shall assume all responsibility and hold the Township
harmless for any property damage or bodily injury which may occur
as a result of the work performed from the time the work commences
until the permanent restoration has been completed to the Engineer's
satisfaction. The permittee shall immediately backfill the opening
with an approved material in layers not exceeding one foot in thickness.
This fill shall be brought to an elevation of six inches below pavement
surface.
2.
Once the excavation work area has been properly saw cut, and the
backfill tamped and compacted, the permittee shall install no less
than six inches of bituminous stabilized base course to the trench
surface. If the distance from the edge of the excavation work area
to the existing curb is less than two feet, the permittee shall be
required to excavate to the curb and evenly install six inches of
bituminous stabilized base course in the entire area.
3.
The partially restored pavement shall be allowed to settle for no
less than 90 and no more than 180 days. If, at any time during the
settlement period, the trench becomes unacceptable as determined by
the Township Engineer or his representative, the permittee shall be
notified of the condition requiring repair, and such repair shall
be performed within 24 hours of such notification. If the repair is
not made in the time specified, the Township may make the repair,
and any costs thereof will be charged against the permittee's
cash repair deposit and/or maintenance bond. At the end of the time
of settlement required by the Township Engineer, an inspection will
be made by the Engineer or his representative.
4.
After the Township Engineer's inspection, the permittee shall
be required to mill the excavation work area surface to a width equal
to one foot wider on each side of the initial repair and install no
less than two inches of bituminous concrete surface course, Mix I-5
or Superpave equivalent. The permittee shall also be required to provide
a tack coat on all existing bituminous and concrete surfaces and a
hot poured, rubber asphalt joint sealer (per Section 908 of DOT Standard
Specifications for Roads and Bridges).
5.
Unless authorized by the Township Engineer, any excavation less than
10 square yards shall require milling and restoration of the excavation
work area extending a minimum of one foot beyond the edge of excavation
to the nearest curb. Any excavation equal to or greater than 10 square
yards shall require milling and restoration of the excavation work
area extending from the center line of the road to the curb and extending
a minimum of one foot beyond the outer edges of the excavation. If
the excavation work area will be within 100 feet or less of previous
excavations occurring within one year of the subject excavation (by
the same permittee along the same side of the road), the permittee
shall be required to mill and restore the roadway between the outermost
excavations.
6.
The permittee shall be required to replace any facilities, including,
but not limited to, curb, pavement, sidewalk, line striping, etc.,
that are affected by the excavation and restoration work, at the permittee's
expense. Such work shall be performed according to the Township's
standards.
7.
Non-paved areas. All grass or graveled area or sidewalk areas disturbed
within the Township right-of-way shall be reconstructed, top soiled,
seeded, and mulched within 14 days of completion of excavation. All
concrete areas will be thoroughly compacted before restoration. These
limits may be waived by the Engineer only when abnormal temperatures
or inclement weather necessitates the same.
8.
All work, including grassy areas, shall be guaranteed for a period
of 60 months.
[1972 Code § 22-1.6; amended 2-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2635-21[1]]
As a condition of the issuance of a permit, the applicant shall
provide the Township with evidence of General Liability, General Comprehensive
and Vehicular Insurance and Worker's Compensation Insurance in
an amount not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000
aggregate. Such insurance policy must also name the Township of West
Orange as an additional insured and be issued by a company licensed
by the State of New Jersey.
[1972 Code § 22-2.1]
No street shall be accepted by the Governing Body unless the
width shall be at least 50 feet, unless a lesser width is permitted
under special conditions provided in this revision.
[1972 Code § 22-2.2]
No person shall lay any sidewalk, on any tract or portion of
any public street unless the same shall conform to the established
grade of the street, and according to specifications adopted at the
time by the Township Council.
[1972 Code § 22-3.1; Ord. No. 1328-95 § 7]
Any person owning, leasing, or occupying any house or other
building, or vacant lot, fronting on any street in the Township shall,
at his or their charge and expense, sufficiently pave the sidewalk,
and maintain in good repair, according to this section, the curb and
sidewalk, including the authorized installations in front of the house,
building or lot.
[1972 Code § 22-3.2; Ord. No. 1328-95 § 7]
No person shall construct, remove, repair, reset or alter the
sidewalk or curb or cause the construction, removal, repair, replacement,
resetting or altering of the sidewalk or curb of any public street
in the Township, nor store thereon construction materials for the
same, without the written permit of the Director of Public Works or
his/her authorized representative. A fee shall be charged for the
written permit in accordance with the following schedule.
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Fee Schedule
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Curb and Sidewalk Permit
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Length of Curb or Sidewalk
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Fee
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Less than or 50 linear feet
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$25
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More than 50 linear feet
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$0.50 per linear foot
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Minimum Fee
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$25
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Maximum Fee
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$100
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[1972 Code § 22-3.3; Ord. No. 1328-95 § 7]
All sidewalks and curbs hereafter paved, constructed or repaired,
shall be paved in accordance with the "Standard Specifications of
the Township of West Orange, adopted March 3rd, 1959" and on file
with the Township Clerk.
[1972 Code § 22-3.4; Ord. No. 1328-95 § 7]
The following regulations shall apply:
a.
Materials for Repair. Alterations, restoration, and repair of any
sidewalk, shall be made with concrete as specified in the "Standard
Specifications of the Township of West Orange," or with the same materials
as exist on both sides of the sidewalk in disrepair.
b.
Grade. Every sidewalk shall at the curbline, be of the same grade
as that established for the top of the curb except that where any
driveway may cross the same, it shall be the same grade as the top
of the lowered drive-way curb. From the property line the paved and
unpaved portions shall have a uniform slope of at least 1/4 inch and
not more than 1/2 inch per foot towards the established curbline and
grade except that where a driveway crosses the sidewalk, the surface
may slope from the top of the lowered driveway curb to meet the normal
prescribed sidewalk grade at the adjacent edge of the required sidewalk
strip. In all cases the sidewalk must be paved to meet adjoining walks
to present a continuous smooth surface free from abrupt rises or depressions.
c.
Unpaved Portions. The permissible unflagged or unpaved portions of
the sidewalk of any public street in the Township shall be properly
graded and neatly and sufficiently covered and maintained with gravel,
broken stone, screenings, grass or soddings.
d.
Specified Materials. The material used, and the work of constructing or repairing any curb or sidewalk, shall be as specified by the "Standard Specifications" referred to in subsection 20-3.3.
e.
Driveways Crossing Sidewalk. Where any driveway crosses the sidewalk
it shall be paved with the same material as the adjoining sidewalk
with a smooth surface to join, and be continuous with the abutting
sidewalk pavements.
f.
Driveways Proximate to Intersections. No person shall construct or
cause to be constructed a driveway at a street sideline within 35
feet from the nearest sideline of a street or intersection roadway.
[1972 Code § 22-3.5; Ord. No. 1328-95 § 7]
Any person constructing, removing, repairing, replacing or altering any sidewalk or curb contrary to the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable to the penalty stated in Chapter 1, Section 1-5, in addition to paying the expense of restoring the sidewalk to its proper condition.
[1972 Code § 5-6.1; Ord. No. 1324-95 § 1; Ord. No. 1902-03 § II]
No person shall obstruct or hinder the free and lawful passage
of pedestrians and vehicles on the streets and sidewalks of the Township
by placing thereon any goods, wares, merchandise or other articles
of trade or sale, or in any manner whatsoever, except as hereinafter
provided.
[1972 Code § 5-6.2; Ord. No. 1324-95 § 2; Ord. No. 1902-03 § II; Ord. No. 2546-18]
This section shall not apply as follows:
a.
Where the obstruction is caused by the loading or unloading, in the
ordinary course, of goods, wares or merchandise to and from vehicles
in such a manner as to cause a minimum of obstruction which is necessary
and unavoidable.
b.
Receptacles for garbage or refuse lawfully placed on or in sidewalk
or street areas for collection.
c.
Space within three feet of the front line of any building, dwelling,
house or shop if such space is appropriated or used by the occupant
or owner thereof.
d.
Any "outdoor sale" approved or permitted pursuant to Chapter 25, Land Use Regulations, of the Revised General Ordinances of West Orange.
e.
On any street lawfully closed for a block party or similar governmentally
sanctioned social event.
f.
Apparatus such as basketball backboards, hockey nets, volleyball
nets, and similar recreational equipment shall be portable; and shall
not be permanently placed on or immediately contiguous to a street
or sidewalk unless it is permanently affixed entirely onto the apparatus
owner's real property and not onto any public right of ways or easements.
Additionally, the described apparatus must be equipped with reflectors
or similar warning devices to facilitate recognition. The recreational
apparatus shall not be utilized after 9:00 p.m., nor before 7:30 a.m.
prevailing time. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no apparatus shall
be permitted to hang over a roadway so as to interfere with the safe
passage of buses or similar high clearance vehicles and no apparatus
shall be permitted to hang over a sidewalk so as to interfere with
the ability of pedestrians to utilize the sidewalk.
g.
Citizens assume all risk and liability when utilizing portable recreational
apparatus on or immediately adjacent to any roadway.
[1972 Code § 5-6.3]
No street, sidewalk or crossing shall be encumbered or obstructed
without the written permission of the Township Engineer. Such permission
shall state the conditions and restrictions under which it is issued,
and shall be given only to persons intending to erect buildings, for
the placing of building materials in such manner as not to obstruct
travel on any street or sidewalk. No mortar or other building material
in which water is an ingredient shall be mixed or retained in any
street in anything except a watertight receptacle.
[1972 Code § 5-6.4]
The Police Department is given full power and authority to prevent
obstructions in violation of this section and to remove any such obstruction
after giving to the owner of the premises abutting the area so obstructed
a reasonable notice to remove the obstruction.
[1972 Code § 5-8.1; Ord. No. 2302-11]
The owner, occupant or tenant of premises abutting or bordering on any street in the Township shall remove all snow and ice from the abutting sidewalks of such streets, or in the event of ice which may be so frozen as to make removal impracticable, shall cause the same to be thoroughly covered with sand, ashes, salt, sawdust or some other nonslippery or adhesive substance so as to make the same safely passable within 24 hours after the snow has ceased to fall or the ice has formed. In addition to any other remedy provided by this section any person who violates this section shall be subject to the penalty provided in Chapter 1, Section 1-5.
[1972 Code § 5-8.2]
In the event snow or ice shall not be removed from sidewalks
as provided in this section, the same may be removed under the direction
of the Township Engineer. The cost of removal of any snow or ice by
the Township Engineer for and on behalf of the Township of West Orange
shall be certified to the Township Council by the Engineer or his
or her nominee. The Township Council shall examine the certificate,
and if found to be correct, the Council shall cause the cost to be
charged against the real estate abutting upon the sidewalk, and the
amount charged shall become a lien and a tax on the real estate and
shall be added to and be part of the taxes next to be levied and assessed
thereon, and enforced and collected with interest in the same manner
as other taxes.
[1972 Code § 5-8.3]
No person, including the owner or occupant of any premises abutting
on any street, shall throw, place or deposit any snow or ice into
or on any street in the Township, except such as falls or is formed
on that portion of the property abutting the street lying within the
sidewalk lines thereof. It is the intent and purpose of this subsection
to prohibit all persons from throwing, casting, placing or depositing
snow and ice which accumulates within the private property belonging
to or occupied by such persons on the sidewalks or streets of the
Township.
[1972 Code § 5-9.1]
All trees that stand along public streets and whose branches
extend over the sidewalks shall be trimmed under the supervision of
the Shade Tree Superintendent so as to prevent impediment to travel
and obstruction of street lights.
[1972 Code § 5-9.2]
No person shall cut down, destroy or in any way injure any tree
or shrub standing in any public street. No person shall cut down,
destroy, break, mar or in any way injure any tree, bush, shrub, bench,
chair, pavilion or any other thing or property or building standing
in any park or public grounds.
[1972 Code § 5-9.3]
All ornamental or shade trees or posts placed or set out in
any street shall be placed or set out within the ten-foot right-of-way
or other Township property.
[1972 Code § 5-9.4]
The Shade Tree Superintendent is authorized to cause any dead
tree, and any trees which encumber or obstruct any street or sidewalk,
to be cut down or removed.
[1972 Code § 5-9.5]
No person shall run or suspend in any manner, in, across or
through any street any wire of any nature whatever, without first
obtaining permission of the Township Council, unless such action is
permitted under the laws of the State.
[1972 Code § 5-9.6]
No person shall attach any electric wire, insulator or other
device for the holding of an electric wire to any tree standing in
a street in the Township.
[1972 Code § 5-9.7]
The Township reserves the right to use the top cross beam, to
be painted a distinct color, of any telegraph, telephone or electric
light pole, for the purpose of attaching the wires of any fire alarm,
telegraph or Police patrol, which may at any time be adopted and used
by it.
[1972 Code § 5-3.1; Ord. No. 2353-12]
a.
The owner, occupant or tenant of premises in this Township in front
of which there is a sidewalk or an off-street parking area shall keep
the same neat and clean, and shall keep the grass and weeds on either
side thereof cut to a height not exceeding eight inches.
b.
The owner, occupant or tenant of premises abutting on any street
in the Township shall at all times keep the sidewalk area, off-street
parking area and gutters free from all weeds, mud, dirt, sticks, holes,
pits, loose stones, leaves, gravel, rubbish, paper, debris and other
objects, and shall provide open gutters across or adequate drains
under his/her entrance walks or drives, which shall at all times be
kept thoroughly open, clean and free from obstructions of all sorts.
[1972 Code § 5-3.2]
In the event, after three days' notice, any owner, occupant or tenant of premises in the Township shall fail to observe the requirements of subsection 20-7.1, he or she shall not only be liable to the penalty provided for violation of this section but also the necessary work shall be done by or under the direction of the Township Engineer and the cost thereof shall be certified to the Tax Collector. Such cost shall be a lien upon the premises and be recorded and collected in the same manner as the taxes to be levied thereon.
[1972 Code § 5-4.1]
The owner or tenant of any lands in the Township, wherever necessary
and expedient for the preservation of the public safety, shall keep
all brush, hedges and other plant life growing within 10 feet of any
roadway and within 25 feet of the intersection of two roadways, cut
to a height of not more than 2 1/2 feet. Such work shall be done
within 10 days after written notice sent to the last known Post Office
address of the owner or tenant by Certified Mail to cut the same.
The notice shall set forth the reasons therefor, and shall provide
an opportunity to the owner or tenant, within five days of the receipt
of the notice, to show cause before the officer sending the notice
why the demands made should not be complied with.
[1972 Code § 5-4.2]
In case any owner or tenant fails or neglects to show cause
why such cutting should not be done after proper notice, or fails
to cut the same within 10 days, as provided in the notice, the Director
of Police or his/her agent may, on behalf of the Township, cause such
brush, hedges and other plant life to be cut.
The cost thereof shall be certified to the Township Council,
which shall examine the certificate of cost and, if found correct,
shall cause the cost to be charged against the lands. The amount so
charged shall become a lien on the lands and shall be added to and
become part of the taxes to be assessed on such lands, shall bear
interest at the same rate as taxes and shall be collected and enforced
by the same officers in the same manner as payment of taxes.
[1972 Code § 22-4.1]
The Township Engineer is authorized to provide a system of numbering
all buildings and lots whereby each lot in the Township shall have
a number. The numbers assigned each building shall be given to the
Tax Assessor so that they may be set down on the tax maps of the Township.
[1972 Code § 22-4.2]
The numbers of all houses erected shall correspond with the
numbers shown on the tax maps. Every property owner shall have his/her
house number in conformity with the numbers as shown and designated
on the tax maps.
[1972 Code § 22-4.3]
Before affixing any number to any house, it shall be the duty
of the owner to apply to the Tax Assessor for the correct number of
the house, if the same is designated on the tax maps. Upon application,
the Tax Assessor shall furnish to the applicant the correct number
to designate his/her property.
[1972 Code § 22-4.4; Ord. No. 716-83 § 1]
a.
The owner, occupant or agent of an owner or occupant shall place or cause to be displayed upon each house, store, office building or other building or structure controlled by him/her, the street number or numbers assigned to the lot upon which the building is located. Street number assignments shall be made by the Township Engineer, pursuant to subsection 20-11.1.
b.
The numbers used shall be Arabic, not less than three inches in height,
and should be made of durable and clearly-visible material. The numbers
shall be legible and maintained in good order at all times. Roman
numerals or script may supplement this requirement but shall not be
a substitute for compliance.
c.
The numbers shall be conspicuously placed at the main entrance to
the building, parallel to the street at a location on the building's
facade or porch so that the number can be plainly read from the centerline
of the street by a person possessing at least 20/40 vision.
d.
Whenever any building is situated more than 50 feet from the street
line, the house number shall be displayed as provided in paragraph
c, but the numerals shall be at least five inches in height.
e.
If the number would not be visible due to the orientation, set-back
or other features of the building or site if it were displayed as
provided above, then the number shall be placed near the walk, driveway
or entrance to such building and upon a gate, post or fence, so as
to be easily discernible from the centerline of the street. Such a
display shall be no further away than 15 feet from the curbline. The
bottom of such a display shall be no less than 30 inches above the
level of the ground nor shall the top of such display be more than
six feet above the ground.
f.
All numbers posted pursuant to this section shall be of reflective
material or of sufficient visual contrast to the background material
to be easily discernible at night with the aid of an emergency vehicle
spotlight.
[1972 Code § 22-4.5; Ord. No. 716-83 § 2]
a.
Where any building has more than one entrance serving separate occupants,
a separate number shall be assigned to each entrance serving a separate
occupant and shall be posted as otherwise provided in this section.
b.
Where only one number can be assigned to any one house or building,
the suffix "a", "b", "c", etc., as may be required, shall be used
to designate each separate entrance serving a separate occupant.
c.
Where any building or complex of buildings is so structured that all separate entrances serving separate occupants and the numbers assigned to them are not clearly visible from the centerline of the street, then the number for each separate entrance shall be placed near the walk or driveway from the street to such separate entrance and upon a gate, post, fence or other appropriate place so as to be easily visible from the centerline of the street. The height limitations on such a display shall be the same as those provided in subsection 20-11.4e.
d.
For all multi-family buildings having apartment doors opening on
interior halls, each door shall have a number no less than two inches
high affixed thereon and all hall entryways shall have on the exterior
thereof a display indicating the sequence of apartments served by
such entryway.
[1972 Code § 22-4.6; Ord. No. 716-83 § 3]
Subsections 20-11.4 and 20-11.5 shall be enforced by the Construction Official of the Township of West Orange, who is empowered to order in writing the remedying of any condition found to exist in violation of any provision of subsections 20-11.4 and 20-11.5. The owner or agent of a building or premises, if a violation of any of the provisions of these subsections shall exist, or the lessee or tenant of any part of the buildings or premises in which such violations shall exist, or agent, architect, builder, contractor or any other person who shall commit, take part or assist in any violation or who shall maintain any building or premises in which any violation of these subsections shall exist, or the persons so violating same who refuse to correct the violations within one month after written notice has been mailed to them shall, for each and every violation of the provisions of subsections 20-11.4 and 20-11.5 be subject to a maximum fine of not more than $25. Each and every day that such a violation continues after this notice, as hereinabove prescribed, shall be considered a separate and specific violation of these subsections. Existing number installations which essentially meet the requirements and/or spirit of these regulations may be granted approval by the Construction Official without further alterations.
[Ord. No. 1090-91 § 1]
If after investigation the Construction Official determines
that any owner, occupant or agent of any owner or occupant is using
the number assigned to the house, store, office building or other
building or structure of another, written notice shall be given by
the Construction Official to the violator to correct this violation
within 30 days. If the violation is not corrected within the thirty-day
grace period, the violator shall be subject to a fine of $50. Each
and every day that the violation continues after the grace period
shall be considered a separate violation of this subsection.
