Township of Willingboro, NJ Article III Right-of-Way Obstructions

[Adopted 2-6-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-1]

§ 328-26 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

EQUIPMENT and APPARATUS

Any item(s), whether permanent or mobile, that are used by one or more persons in and about the immediate area of the item(s). This definition is intended to include, but is not limited to, portable basketball hoop units, hockey and soccer goals.

§ 328-27 Prohibited uses.

It shall be unlawful to erect, locate or permit to remain in, on or under any public street, right-of-way, easement or sidewalk any obstruction, including equipment or apparatus that will interfere with the use of the public street, right-of-way, easement or sidewalk by the public traveling on foot or in vehicles or by the Township for the use of the right-of-way or easement. Any obstruction which shall remain in any public street, right-of-way, easement or sidewalk after notice or demand for its removal by the Township shall be deemed a public nuisance.

§ 328-28 Violations and penalties.

Any person violating the above provision shall be subject to a warning for the first violation. Any person violating the above provision after receiving a warning shall be subject, upon conviction to a penalty as prescribed in Chapter 1, Article II, and General Penalty of the code of the Township of Willingboro.