[1982 Code § 8-1.1]
a.
Establishment of Building Department. There is hereby established
in the Township of Frankford a State Uniform Construction Code Enforcing
Agency to be known as the Building Department, consisting of a Construction
Official, Building Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Electrical
Subcode Official, Fire Protection Subcode Official and such other
subcode officials for such additional subcodes as the Commissioner
of the Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey, shall
hereafter adopt as part of the State Uniform Construction Code. The
Construction Official shall be the chief administrator of the Enforcing
Agency.
b.
Filling of Position. Each official position created in paragraph
a hereof shall be filled by a person qualified for such position pursuant
to P.L. 1975, C. 217 as provided that such person is qualified pursuant
to P.L. 1975, C. 217 and N.J.A.C. 5:23 to hold each such position.
c.
Business Office. The public shall have the right to do business with
the Enforcing Agency at one office location except for emergencies,
and unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances.
[1982 Code § 8-1.2]
Appeals from the decisions by the Enforcing Agency shall be
made to the Sussex County Board of Appeals pursuant to Article 15
of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code Regulations.
[1982 Code § 8-1.3; Ord. 9/17/85; Ord. 3/17/87; Ord. 12/20/88; Ord. 6/20/89; Ord. No. 92-6; Ord. No. 95-12; Ord. No.
2007-06; Ord. No. 2017-11 § I]
a.
Plan Review. The fee for plan review shall be 20% of the amount to
be charged for the construction permit fee for the applicable subcodes.
Plan review fees shall be credited against the actual cost of the
construction permit at the time of issuance of the construction permit.
b.
Basic Construction. The basic construction fee shall be the sum of
the parts computed on the basis of volume or cost of the construction,
the number of plumbing fixtures and pieces of equipment, the number
of electrical fixtures and devices and the number of sprinklers, standpipes,
and detectors (smoke and heat), the number of elevators and escalators,
at the unit rates provided herein plus any special fees.
c.
Building Subcode.
1.
New construction: The fee for all Use Groups shall be $0.038 per
cubic foot of volume, except that the fee shall be $0.006 per cubic
foot of volume for structures on farms, including commercial farm
buildings under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d), used exclusively for the storage
of food and grain, or the sheltering of livestock, with the maximum
fee for such structures on farms not to exceed $500.
2.
Renovations, alterations and repairs: The fee shall be based on the
estimated cost of the work as follows: $34 per $1,000 for the first
$50,000; $26 per $1,000 for the next $50,000; $22 per $1,000 for the
estimated cost of the work in excess of $100,000.
[Amended 6-14-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-005]
3.
Additions: The fee shall be computed on the same basis as for new
construction for the added portion as in paragraph 1 above ($0.038).
4.
Combination renovations and additions: The fee shall be the sum of
the fees computed separately in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2
above.
6.
Moving a building: The fee shall be $200.
7.
Swimming pools: The fee for aboveground pools shall be $70 for pools
up to 550 square feet, $140 for pools greater than 550 square feet.
The fee for inground pools shall be $200 plus co fee, commercial:
$250.
[Amended 6-14-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-005]
8.
Signs: Application for new sign: $100. Refacing existing sign: $50
per side.
9.
Fences: The fee for fences as required by code shall be $50.
10.
Asbestos abatement: The fee shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C.
5:23-8.9: $118 plus $24 co fees.
11.
Elevators: The fees shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.6.
12.
Minor work: The fee for minor work as listed in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.17A(c)1
shall be $75.
13.
Modular units: House setting fee of $200. All additional work based
on fee schedule for new construction.
14.
Roof:
Residential per $1,000: $46.
Commercial per $1,000: $50.
15.
Siding: Residential per $1,000: $46.
16.
Shed: Stick built or pre-made: (per estimated construction costs).
Under 100 square feet: $40/$1,000.
101-200 square feet: $50/$1,000.
201 square feet and larger: $75/$1,000.
17.
Tents: $129.
[Amended 6-14-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-005]
18.
Retaining walls:
Surface area less than 550 square feet: $150.
Surface area greater than 550 square feet: $250.
All commercial retain walls (other than R-4 & R-5) are based
on $30/$1,000 of estimated construction cost.
19.
Lapsed permit: $50 per subcode.
20.
Radon: $75.
21.
Air Conditioning Residential $75; Commercial $100.
d.
Plumbing Subcode.
1.
Minimum fee. The minimum fee for a plumbing inspection shall be the
greater of residential $60, commercial $100, or the per fixture/device
fee set forth in subparagraphs 2 and 3. Minor work shall not be subject
to the minimum fee.
2.
The fee for each fixture, stack or device shall be $17, commercial
$20.
3.
The fee for each special device such as steam boilers, water boilers,
fuel oil piping, gas piping, water service connections, sewer connections,
sewer pumps, grease/oil/water separators, backflow preventors, refrigeration
units: $91/special device.
[Amended 6-14-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-005]
4.
Minor work: The fee for minor work as listed in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.17A(c)1
shall be $75.
e.
Electrical Subcode.
1.
Outlets (includes lights, switches and receptacles:
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Outlets (1 to 50 devices)
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$50
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Each additional 25 devices
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$9
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2.
Service panels/service entrance/sub panels:
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0 to 200 amps
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$65
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Under 600 amps
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$85
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Under 1,000 amps
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$129
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Over 1,000 amps
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$640
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Temporary Service
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$50
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3.
Transformers and generators:
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1 to 10 kW
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$40
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11 to 45 kW
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$65
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46 to 112.5 kW
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$129
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Over 112.5 kW
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$640
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4.
Motors and electrical devices:
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1 to 10 hp
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$40
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11 to 50 hp
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$65
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51 to 100 hp
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$129
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Over 100 hp
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$640
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5.
Air conditioner feeders and disconnects:
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Residential 1 to 9 hp and unit
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$40
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Commercial up to 50 hp and unit
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$65
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Commercial over 100 hp and unit
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$129
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6.
Items below are all $40.
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Electric heaters
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Heat pumps
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Electric dryer
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Ranges (Over 1 to 10 kW)*
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Surface units (1 to 10 kW)*
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Signs
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Hot water heaters
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Ovens
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Dishwashers
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Gas & oil heaters
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Commercial exhaust fan
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Air conditioner
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7.
Other.
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Light standards (over 10kW) 1-10
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$75, each additional $5
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8.
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Private swimming pools, hot tubs or fountain
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$75
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Commercial pools and hot tubs
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$100
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9.
Minor work: five or less outlets, fixtures or switches when existing
circuits are sufficient as listed in N.J.A.C. 5:23-217A(c)3 $75.
10.
Heat, smoke, burglar detectors & data, telephone, intercoms residential
$25; commercial $125, each additional $25.
11.
Photovoltaic
systems:
[Added 6-14-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-005]
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1 to 50 kW
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$65
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51 to 100 kW
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$129
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More than 100kW
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$640
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f.
Fire Protection Subcode Fees.[1]
1.
Wet and dry sprinkler heads:
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1 to 20 heads
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$91
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21 to 100 heads
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$168
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101 to 200 heads
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$321
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201 to 400 heads
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$831
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400 to 1,000 heads
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$1,150
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Over 1,000 heads
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$1,469
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2.
The fee for each standpipe shall be $321.
3.
The fee for each gas or oil fired appliance which is not connected
to the water system shall be $65.
4.
The fee for each incinerator or crematoriums shall be $425.
5.
The fee for each commercial kitchen exhaust system shall be $125.
6.
The fee for each underground or above ground storage tank shall be:
[Amended 6-14-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-005]
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Up to 1,000 gallons
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$65
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1,001 to 4,000 gallons
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$100
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Over 4,000 gallons
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$150
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Residential tank removal
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$75
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Commercial tank removal
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$150
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7.
The fee for each pre-engineered suppression system shall be $120.
8.
The fee for smoke or heat detectors shall be:
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1 to 20 detectors
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$45
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21 to 50 detectors
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$100
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Over 50 detectors
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$125
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9.
Manual or automatic alarm systems: $150.
10.
Central Control Systems: $175.
11.
Suppression system commercial ranges: $125.
12.
Installation L.P. gas: $125.
13.
Vapor recovery piping: $75.
14.
Minimum fee. The minimum fee for a fire inspection shall be the greater
of residential: $60, commercial: $100, or the per/device fee set forth
in the enumerated subparagraphs of this section. Minor work shall
not be subject to the minimum fee.
15.
Solid fuel appliances, wood stove, pellet stove: $75.
16.
Minor work: The fee for minor work as listed in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.17A
(c)4 shall be $75.
17.
Pool heater: $75.
i.
Certificates of Occupancy.
1.
The fee for a certificate of occupancy:
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Residential
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$75
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Commercial less than 10,000 square feet
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$200
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Commercial greater than 10,000 square feet
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$300
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2.
The fee for additional certificates of occupancy shall be $33.
3.
The fee for a certificate of change of use shall be $150.
4.
The fee for a certificate of continued occupancy, at the request
of the owner, shall be $115.
5.
The fee for each certificate of approval shall be -0-
6.
The fee for each certificate of compliance shall be -0-
j.
Variation Requests.
1.
Code Variation Requests $200.
2.
Filing a Change of Contractor $25.
3.
There shall be a 15% administrative fee charged on any subcode permit
fee that is enforced by a third party agency.
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All fees shall be rounded to the nearest dollar.
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The New Jersey State Training Fee shall be charged in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19.
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The Construction Official shall, with the advice of the subcode
officials, prepare and submit to the Township Committee, by February
10th of each year, a report recommending a fee schedule based on the
operating expenses of the Local Enforcing Agency (L.E.A.), and any
other expenses of the Township fairly attributable to the enforcement
of the State Uniform Construction Code Act.
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[1982 Code § 8-1.5; Ord. No. 2017-11 § II]
In addition to the fees specified in subsection 12-1.3 above, the enforcing agency shall collect a state surcharge for training, certification and technical support programs, in an amount as established in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19, as it may be amended from time to time.
[1982 Code § 8-2.1]
The Board of Health of the Township is designated to exercise
the powers prescribed by this section.
[1982 Code § 8-2.2]
For the purpose of this section, the Board of Health may determine
that a dwelling is unfit for human habitation if it finds that conditions
exist in such dwelling which are dangerous or injurious to the health
or safety of the occupants of such dwelling, the occupants of neighboring
dwellings or other residents of the Township and such conditions may
include the following (without limiting the generality of the foregoing):
defects therein increasing the hazards of fire, accident, or other
calamities; lack of adequate ventilation, light, or sanitary facilities;
dilapidation; disrepair, structural defects or uncleanliness.
[1982 Code § 8-2.3]
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.1, the "New Jersey
State Housing Code" as approved by the New Jersey State Department
of Health and Senior Services and filed in the Secretary of State's
office is hereby accepted, adopted and established as a standard to
be used as a guide in determining the fitness of a building for human
habitation or occupancy or use. Three copies of the "New Jersey State
Housing Code" have been placed on file in the office of the Township
Clerk and are available to all persons desiring to use and examine
the same.
[1982 Code § 8-2.4]
Whenever a petition is filed with the Board of Health by a public
authority as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.4, or by at least five residents
of the Township charging that any dwelling is unfit for human habitation
as herein defined, or whenever it appears to the Board of Health (on
its own motion) that any dwelling is unfit for human habitation as
herein defined, it shall, if its preliminary investigation discloses
a basis for such charges, issue and cause to be served upon the owner
of and parties in interest in such dwelling a complaint stating the
charges in that respect and containing a notice that a hearing will
be held before the Board (or its designated agent) at a place therein
fixed not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days after the serving
of the complaint; that the owner and parties in interest shall be
given the right to file an answer to the complaint and to appear in
person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place fixed
in the complaint; and that the rules of evidence prevailing in a court
of law or equity shall not be controlling in hearings before the Board.
[1982 Code § 8-2.5]
If, after such notice and hearing, the Board determines that
the dwelling under consideration is unfit for human habitation, as
herein defined, it shall state in writing its findings of fact in
support of such determination and shall issue and cause to be served
upon the owner thereof and the parties in interest an order requiring:
a.
The repair, alteration or improvement of the same building to be
made by the owner within a reasonable time which time shall be set
forth in the order or at the option of the owner to vacate or to have
said building vacated and closed within the time set forth in the
order; and
b.
If the building is in such a condition as to make it dangerous to
the health and safety of persons on or near the premises and the owner
fails to repair, alter or improve the building within the time specified
in the order, that the owner remove or demolish the building within
a reasonable time as specified in the order of removal.
c.
That, if the owner fails to comply with an order to repair, alter
or improve or, at the option of the owner, to vacate and close the
building, the Board of Health may cause such building to be repaired,
altered or improved, or to be vacated and closed; that the said Board
may cause to be posted on the main entrance of any building so closed,
a placard with the following words: "This building is unfit for human
habitation or occupancy or use; the use or occupation of this building
is prohibited and unlawful."
d.
That, if the owner fails to comply with an order to remove or demolish
the building, the Board of Health may cause such building to be removed
or demolished or may contract for the removal or demolition thereof
after advertisement for, and receipt of, bids therefor.
e.
That the amounts of:
1.
The cost of the filing of legal papers, expert witnesses fees, search
fees and advertising charges, incurred in the course of any proceeding
taken under this subsection determined in favor of the Township, and
2.
The cost of such repairs, alterations or improvements, or vacating
and closing, or removal or demolition, if any, or the amount of the
balance thereof remaining after deduction of the sum, if any, realized
from the sale of materials derived from such building or from any
contract for removal or demolition thereof, shall be a municipal lien
against the real property upon which such cost was incurred. If the
building is removed or demolished by the Board of Health, it shall
sell the materials of such building. There shall be credited against
the cost of the removal or demolition thereof, the proceeds of any
sale of such materials or any sum derived from any contract for the
removal or demolition of the building. If there are no such credits
or if the sum total of such costs exceeds the total of such credits,
a detailed statement of the aforesaid costs and the amount so due
shall be filed with the Township Tax Assessor or other custodian of
the records of tax liens and a copy thereof shall be forthwith forwarded
to the owner by registered mail. If the total of the credits exceeds
such costs, the balance remaining shall be deposited in the Superior
Court by the Board of Health, shall be secured in such a manner as
may be directed by such Court and shall be disbursed according to
the order or judgment of the Court to the persons found to be entitled
thereto by final order or judgment of such Court; provided, however,
that nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or limit
in any way the power of the municipality to define and declare nuisances
and to cause their removal or abatement, by summary proceedings or
otherwise. Any owner or party in interest may, within 60 days from
the date of the filing of the lien certificate, proceed in a summary
manner in the Superior Court to contest the reasonableness of the
amount or the accuracy of the costs set forth in the municipal lien
certificate.
[1982 Code § 8-2.6]
Complaints or orders issued by the Board of Health pursuant
to this section shall be served upon persons either personally or
by registered mail, but if the whereabouts of such person(s) is unknown
and the same cannot be ascertained by the Board in the exercise of
reasonable diligence, and the Clerk of the Board shall make an affidavit
to that effect, then the serving of such complaint or order upon such
person(s) may be made by publishing the same once each week for two
successive weeks in a newspaper printed and published in the County
of Sussex. A copy of such complaint or order shall be posted in a
conspicuous place on the premises affected by the complaint or order,
and a copy of such complaint or order shall be duly recorded or lodged
for record with the County Recording Officer of the County in which
the dwelling is located.
[1982 Code § 8-2.7]
The Board of Health is hereby authorized and empowered to exercise
such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate
the purposes and provisions of this section, including the following
in addition to those herein granted:
a.
To investigate the dwelling conditions in the Township of Frankford
in order to determine which dwellings therein are unfit for human
habitation;
b.
To administer oaths, affirmations, examine witnesses and receive
evidence;
c.
To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examination, provided
that such entries shall be made in such manner as to cause the least
possible inconvenience to the persons in possession;
d.
To appoint and fix the duties of such officers, agents and employees
as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this section; and
e.
To delegate any of its functions and powers under this section to
such officers and agents as it may designate.
[1982 Code § 8-2.8]
Nothing in this section shall be construed to abrogate or impair
the power of the Township or any officer or department to enforce
any provisions of its Charter, or its ordinances or regulations, nor
to prevent or punish violations thereof, and the powers conferred
by this section shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers
conferred upon the Township by any other law or ordinance.
[Ord. No. 93-8 § 23-1]
N.J.S.A. 52:17C-1 et seq. ("Emergency Telecommunication Services")
mandates that the Township provide data required to enable the automatic
display of information defining the geographical location of telephones
used to place 9-1-1 calls. There is hereby established a system of
numbering every lot of land in the Township.
[Ord. No. 93-8 § 23-2]
The Township Committee shall designate the Tax Assessor or other
individual to prepare a system of numbering which shall provide for
the official numbers and street names to be assigned to each lot in
the Township, which number and street name shall hereinafter be referred
to as the "street number".
[Ord. No. 93-8 § 23-3]
A list of the official street numbers assigned to each lot on
each street in the Township shall be filed and kept with the Township
Clerk and with the Tax Assessor and the street numbers shall be placed
upon the tax list. This list shall also be provided to the official
designated under N.J.S.A. 52:17C-1 et seq. to receive the identification
data from the Township.
[Ord. No. 93-8 § 23-4]
Every property owner in the Township shall cause to be affixed
and displayed the assigned street number on every lot containing a
permanent structure in the Township as indicated on the aforementioned
list, such affixed and displayed street number shall be maintained
at all times in compliance with the provisions of this section.
[Ord. No. 93-8 § 23-5]
Each digit of the street number shall be a minimum of three
inches in height, and a minimum of two inches in width.
[Ord. No. 93-8 § 23-6]
The assigned street numbers shall be permanently and conspicuously
placed on the primary structure or other conspicuous permanent location
such as a pole or mailbox so as to be clearly visible during daylight
and night time hours from the center of the abutting traveled roadway.
[Ord. No. 93-8 § 23-7]
The color of the numbers shall be in sharp contrast to the background
color and be constructed of reflective material to permit the identification
during daylight and nighttime hours.
[Ord. No. 93-8 § 23-8; Ord. No. 2008-07]
The owner of any vacant lot shall obtain the appropriate assigned
and designated street number from the Township Tax Assessor and affix
and display this number in accordance with the provisions of this
section prior to any building permit being issued. Any person applying
for a building permit on a lot with an existing building must provide
proof of signage prior to the issuance of a building permit.
[Ord. No. 93-8 § 23-9; Ord. No. 2008-07]
Any person who violates a provision of this section shall, upon
conviction, be liable for a penalty not exceeding $50. A separate
offense shall be deemed committed on each day on which a violation
occurs or continues. The Code Enforcement Officer or a designee appointed
by the Township Committee is the designated enforcement officer.
