As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Any real property located within the Township of Teaneck
which is not within the jurisdiction and control of the Township of
Teaneck or any other governmental agency.
REFUSE CONTAINER
Any portable container without motor power designed to be
towed, drawn or carried by a motor vehicle and placed upon private
property for the purpose of the temporary storage and collection of
refuse, debris, building materials and similar materials, including
what is commonly known as a "roll-off" or "dumpster."
STORAGE CONTAINER
Any portable container without motor power designed to be
towed, drawn, or carried by a motor vehicle and placed upon private
property for the purpose of the storage of personal property, goods,
merchandise, equipment, supplies or possessions, including what is
commonly known as a "pod."
Any storage or refuse container for which a permit is issued
shall comply with the following rules and regulations:
(a) The storage or refuse container shall clearly contain thereon the
name, address, and phone number of the owner or other person exercising
control of the storage or refuse container and who is responsible
for removing said storage or refuse container.
(b) The storage or refuse container shall have affixed thereto a decal
or sticker provided by the Township in such location as to be readily
visible from the public street or at such location as shall be designated
in the permit. Upon expiration of the permit, the decal or sticker
shall be removed.
(c) No temporary storage or refuse container shall be placed within the
required front yard setback on any private property except upon an
existing paved driveway or surface, or within any location on the
private property other than the front yard except on an existing paved
surface unless the Construction Official, or his/her designee, determines
that no location other than the front yard, or that no such paved
surface or driveway, is reasonably available on the private property
for the temporary placement of the storage or refuse container.
(d) No storage or refuse container shall be placed at any location other
than the location approved in the permit.
(e) Temporary storage containers shall not exceed eight feet in width,
20 feet in length and eight feet in height.
(f) Utility connections to containers are not permitted.
Any person convicted of a violation any of the provisions of
this article shall be subject to a minimum fine of $100 and one or
more of the following penalties: a maximum fine of up to $2,000, imprisonment
for a term not exceeding 90 days, or a period of community service
not exceeding 90 days. A separate offense shall be committed on each
day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.