[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of Dennis 9-6-05 as Ord. No. 2005-9. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 8-8-06 by Ord. No. 2006-13]
This act shall apply to all persons over the age of 18 who have
been convicted of a violation of any crime against a minor as listed
in N.J.S.A. 2C:7-2, and who as a result of said conviction is required
to register with the proper authorities pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:7-1
et seq. "Registration and Notification of Release of Certain Offenders"
and said persons shall not be permitted to reside or live within 2,500
feet of any school, park, playground (defined as any public lands
and/or area where recreational activities take place) or day care
center in the township.
A person who resides or lives within 2,500 feet of any school,
park, playground or day care center in the township shall have 60
days from receipt of written notice of the prohibition set forth herein
to move. Failure to move to a location, which is in compliance with
this chapter within that time period, shall constitute a violation
of this chapter.
This chapter shall not apply to a person who has established
a residence prior to August 16, 2005.
Any violation of this chapter shall be punishable by one or
more of the penalties contained herein: a fine of not less than $200,
nor more than $500; imprisonment for a term not exceeding 180 days;
a period of community service not exceeding 60 days. Each 24 hour
period shall constitute a separate offense and a person need not be
charged with each separate offense to be punished for the same.
[Added 9-19-06 by Reso. 2006-175]
The Township Committee does hereby approve and adopt the Sex
Offender Residency Map prepared by Andrew Previti, PE of Walker Previti
Holmes & Associates (known as project #8874)
