[Added 9-24-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-12]
A. 
As of the effective date of this section the owner of any vacant property as defined herein shall, within 30 days after the building becomes vacant property or within 30 days after assuming ownership of the vacant property, whichever is later; or within 10 days of receipt of notice from the Borough, file a registration statement for such vacant property with the municipal officer on forms provided for that purpose by the municipal officer along with any fee required by this section. Failure to receive notice from the municipality shall not constitute grounds for failing to register the property.
B. 
Each property having a separate tax block and lot number shall be registered separately.
C. 
The registration shall include the information required under subsection, the insurance certificate required under this article, as well as any additional information that the municipal officer may reasonably require.
D. 
The registration shall remain valid for one year from the date of registration. The owner shall be required to renew the registration annually as long as the building remains vacant property and shall pay a registration or renewal fee in the amount prescribed in subsection for each vacant property registered.
E. 
Registration and renewals.
(1) 
Initial registration: $750.
(2) 
First renewal: $1,500.
(3) 
Second renewal: $3,000.
(4) 
Third and subsequent renewals: $5,000.
At any time after filing a registration statement or a renewal of a registration statement, the owner of any vacant property shall provide access to the Borough to conduct exterior and interior inspections of the building to determine compliance with municipal codes, on reasonable notice to the property owner or the designated agent.
The owner of any structure that has become vacant property, and any person responsible for maintaining any such building that has become vacant, shall within 30 days of the structure becoming vacant or 30 days of the owner taking title to the property:
A. 
Enclose and secure the structure as provided in the applicable codes of the Borough of Seaside Park or as set forth in rules and regulations adopted by the municipal officer to supplement those codes.
B. 
Ensure that the grounds of the structure, including yards, fences, sidewalks, walks and driveways, are well-maintained and kept free from trash or debris; and
C. 
Maintain the structure in a secure and closed condition, keep the grounds in a clean and well-maintained condition until the building is again occupied or demolished or until repair or rehabilitation of the building is complete.
A. 
The owner of any vacant property shall acquire or otherwise maintain liability insurance, in an amount of not less than $300,000 for buildings designed primarily for one- to four-unit residential use and not less than $1,000,000 for any other building, including, but not limited to, buildings designed for multifamily, manufacturing, storage or commercial uses, covering any damage to any person or any property caused by any physical condition of or in the building.
B. 
Policy shall be written on a comprehensive personal or commercial form and protect against claims for all damages arising from bodily injury or property damage including death, proof of which shall be furnished by a currently dated certificate of liability insurance. The Borough of Seaside Park reserves the right to accept, amend or modify any of the conditions listed. The owner agrees to indemnify and hold Borough of Seaside Park and its officers, directors, employees, appointed or elected officials, departments, volunteers and insurers, including but limited to the hold harmless from any and all liability, claims, costs and attorney's fees rising out of the use of the property referred to above.
C. 
Any insurance policy acquired or renewed after the building has become vacant shall provide for written notice to the municipal officer within 30 days of any lapse, cancellation or change in coverage. The owner shall attach evidence of the insurance to the owner's registration statement. Any registration statement submitted that does not include such evidence shall not be deemed to be a valid registration.
Shall be made in pursuant to N.J.S.A. 55:19-57 and 55:19-103, as amended.
Any person who violates any provision of this article or of the rules and regulations issued hereunder shall be fined not less than $1,000 and not more than $2,000 for each offense. Every day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Fines assessed under this section shall be recoverable from the owner and shall be a lien on the property.