[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester 9-2-1966 by Ord. No. 341; amended in its entirety 5-11-1987 by Ord. No. O-87-16. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
A. 
No person, firm, partnership or corporation shall hereafter, within the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, conduct or engage in the business of the sale of secondhand or used motor vehicles upon any property in said Township without first obtaining a Township license for such purpose.
B. 
Licenses issued in conformity with this chapter shall expire on the 31st day of January of each year. No license shall be transferable from person to person or place to place, unless a new application is made and approved by Township Council.
[Amended 3-28-1988 by Ord. No. O-88-12; 11-25-1996 by Ord. No. O-96-43]
There shall be available, within the Township of Gloucester, 10 licenses for the business of the sale of secondhand or used motor vehicles.
Premises upon which the sale or display for sale of used motor vehicles within the Township of Gloucester must meet the following requirements:
A. 
Conform to the Zoning Ordinance of the Township.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 500, Land Development.
B. 
Have a permanent structure with restrooms available.
C. 
Be at least 2,000 feet from any other such premises.
D. 
Be at least 20,000 square feet minimum.
Any person, firm, partnership or corporation desiring to obtain a license to engage in the business of the sale of secondhand or used motor vehicles upon any property within the territorial limits of the Township of Gloucester shall make application in writing to the Township Clerk. Said application shall set forth the following information:
A. 
Individual, partnership or corporation.
(1) 
If the applicant is an individual trading in his own name, then his name and the place of his residence. If the applicant is a person trading under a trade name, then his name and the place of his residence and the trade name under which he does business.
(2) 
If the applicant is a partnership, then the names and addresses of the respective partners and the trade name under which the partnership does business.
(3) 
If the applicant is a foreign corporation, then the name of the state in which it is incorporated and a statement as to whether or not the corporation is licensed to do business in New Jersey, and the name and address of its registered agent and the names and places of residence of its officers.
(4) 
If the applicant is a domestic corporation, then the name and address of its registered agent and the names and places of residence of its officers.
(5) 
Location of business; address, plate, block and lot numbers.
(6) 
Size of lot.
(7) 
Description of present structure or proposed structure.
(8) 
Number of proposed vehicles to be parked, stored or displayed.
(9) 
If applicant is the holder of other used car licenses: locations.
(10) 
If application for license has ever been refused; if so, reason.
(11) 
Has applicant ever been convicted of a crime.
B. 
Application must be accompanied by the following documents:
(1) 
Copy of site plan or sketch.
(2) 
Copy of dealers certificate.
(3) 
Letter from Zoning Officer stating proposed business is proper use on site.
(4) 
Application fee of $50 to cover administrative, investigative and publication costs.
Upon submission of a completed application, the Township Clerk shall immediately forward a copy to the Chief of Police who shall conduct an investigation and give a written report to the Clerk. Upon receipt of said report, the Township Clerk shall cause to be published in a newspaper published within the county a notice of such application, at least 10 days prior to the consideration of the application by the Township Council. No application shall be considered until proper proof of investigation and publication have been submitted to the Township Council. Township Council shall set a date for consideration of the application and any objections that have been filed.
Upon approval by the Township Council of an application, filing of a copy of an approved site plan, and payment of license fees, the Township Clerk shall issue a license to said applicant.
[Amended 11-25-1996 by Ord. No. O-96-43]
Application for renewal of a license shall be made to the Township Clerk on or before January 31st of each year and shall be submitted to the Township Council for approval. Fee for renewal shall be $10. Failure to renew license will result in forfeiture.
The licensee shall maintain every licensed premises used as a place of business in the following manner:
A. 
A restroom with toilet accommodations shall be maintained on the licensed premises.
B. 
No licensee shall display, store or park used motor vehicles upon the streets of the Township.
C. 
No licensee shall display, store or park used motor vehicles in or upon any right-of-way, sidewalk, access driveway or on-site traffic lanes. Used motor vehicles shall be displayed, stored or parked 10 feet from the right-of-way and shall not impair the line of sight of traffic.
D. 
Excluding the buildings, access driveways, and on-site traffic lanes, the maximum number of used motor vehicles permitted to be displayed, parked or stored for sale on the licensed premises shall be determined on the basis of 162 square feet minimum per vehicle.
E. 
Every property used and maintained by a licensee under this chapter shall be illuminated in accordance with the ordinances of the Township of Gloucester, and the period of such illumination shall be from dusk to 10:00 p.m. during business hours, prevailing time.
[Amended 11-25-1996 by Ord. No. O-96-43]
A. 
As a condition precedent to the issuance of a license as provided for by this chapter, the applicant shall secure approval of a site plan pursuant to the Land Development Ordinance of the Township of Gloucester[1] and must secure all other permits as may be required by the ordinances of the Township of Gloucester and shall pay the fees established for such permits.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 500, Land Development.
B. 
The applicant shall have six months following the date of approval from the Township Council to receive and file with the Township Clerk an approved site plan and other permits as may be required by Township ordinances. Failure of the applicant to secure the necessary site plan approval and other required permits within the six-month time period shall cause the license to terminate, unless an application for an extension of time is made to the Township Clerk and approved by the Township Council. An application for an extension of time may be approved by the Township Council upon a showing of good cause and that the applicant has proceeded diligently to secure the required approvals and permits.
Upon 10 days' notice and an opportunity to be heard before the Council, the license of any person, firm, partnership or corporation may be revoked or suspended for such time or period as the Council may determine for any violation of the terms hereof or the terms and conditions of any license granted or issued hereunder.
In addition to action by the Township Council of revocation or suspension, any person, firm, partnership or corporation who violates this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both, in the discretion of the Municipal Judge before whom such violation is tried. Each day that a violation continues shall be considered a separate and distinct violation thereof.
No licensee of a motor vehicle business who was licensed in the Township of Gloucester on the 11th day of May, 1987, shall be required to comply with the provisions of Article I, § 33-3A, C and D; § 33-4, Subsection B-5; and § 33-10.
A. 
No person, firm, partnership or corporation shall hereafter, within the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, conduct or engage in the business of renting or leasing of motor vehicles upon any property in said Township without first obtaining a Township license for such purpose.
B. 
Licenses issued in conformity with this chapter shall expire on the 31st day of January of each year. No license shall be transferable from person to person or place to place, unless a new application is made and approved by Township Council.
There shall be available, within the Township of Gloucester, three licenses for the business of renting or leasing of motor vehicles. In addition, anyone holding a license for the sale of motor vehicles within the Township may apply.
Premises upon which the rental or leasing of motor vehicles within the Township of Gloucester must meet the following requirements:
A. 
Conform to the Zoning Ordinance of the Township.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 500, Land Development.
B. 
Have a permanent structure with restrooms available.
C. 
Be at least 2,000 feet from any other such premises.
D. 
Be at least 20,000 square feet minimum
Any person, firm, partnership or corporation desiring to obtain a license to engage in the business of renting or leasing motor vehicles upon any property within the territorial limits of the Township of Gloucester shall make application in writing to the Township Clerk. Said application shall set forth the following information:
A. 
Individual, partnership or corporation.
(1) 
If the applicant is an individual trading in his own name, then his name and the place of his residence. If the applicant is a person trading under a trade name, then his name and the place of his residence and the trade name under which he does business.
(2) 
If the applicant is a partnership, then the names and addresses of the respective partners and the trade name under which the partnership does business.
(3) 
If the applicant is a foreign corporation, then the name of the state in which it is incorporated and a statement as to whether or not the corporation is licensed to do business in New Jersey, and the name and address of its registered agent and the names and places of residence of its officers.
(4) 
If the applicant is a domestic corporation, then the name and address of its registered agent and the names and places of residence of its officers.
(5) 
Location of business; address, plate, block and lot numbers.
(6) 
Size of lot.
(7) 
Description of present structure or proposed structure.
(8) 
Number of proposed vehicles to be parked, stored or displayed.
(9) 
If applicant is the holder of other rental or leasing licenses: locations.
(10) 
If application for license has ever been refused; if so, reason.
(11) 
Has applicant ever been convicted of a crime.
B. 
Application must be accompanied by the following documents:
(1) 
Copy of site plan or sketch.
(2) 
Copy of dealers certificate.
(3) 
Letter from Zoning Officer stating proposed business is proper use on site.
(4) 
Application fee of $50 to cover administrative, investigative and publication costs.
Upon submission of a completed application, the Township Clerk shall immediately forward a copy to the Chief of Police who shall conduct an investigation and give a written report to the Clerk. Upon receipt of said report, the Township Clerk shall cause to be published in a newspaper published within the county a notice of such application, at least 10 days prior to the consideration of the application by the Township Council. No application shall be considered until proper proof of investigation and publication have been submitted to the Township Council. Township Council shall set a date for consideration of the application and any objections that have been filed.
Upon approval by the Township Council of an application, filing of a copy of an approved site plan, and payment of license fees, the Township Clerk shall issue a license to said applicant.
Application for renewal of license shall be made to the Township Clerk on or before January 31st of each year, and shall be submitted to the Township Council for approval. The fee for renewal shall be $10.
The licensee shall maintain every licensed premises used as a place of business in the following manner:
A. 
A restroom with toilet accommodations shall be maintained on the licensed premises.
B. 
No licensee shall display, store or park any motor vehicles upon the streets of the Township.
C. 
No licensee shall display, store or park motor vehicles in or upon any right-of-way, sidewalk, access driveway or on-site traffic lanes. Motor vehicles shall be displayed, stored or parked 10 feet from the right-of-way and shall not impair the line of sight of traffic.
D. 
Excluding the buildings, access driveways, and on-site traffic lanes, the maximum number of motor vehicles permitted to be displayed, parked or stored for rent or lease on the licensed premises shall be determined on the basis of 162 square feet minimum per vehicle.
E. 
Every property used and maintained by a licensee under this chapter shall be illuminated in accordance with the ordinances of the Township of Gloucester, and the period of such illumination shall be from dusk to 10:00 p.m. during business hours, prevailing time.
As a condition precedent to the issuance of a license as provided for by this chapter, the applicant shall secure approval of a site plan pursuant to the Land Development Ordinance of the Township of Gloucester[1] and must secure all other permits as may be required by the ordinances of the Township of Gloucester and shall pay the fees established for such permits.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 500, Land Development.
Upon 10 days' notice and an opportunity to be heard before the Council, the license of any person, firm, partnership or corporation may be revoked or suspended for such time or period as the Council may determine for any violation of the terms hereof or the terms and conditions of any license granted or issued hereunder.
In addition to action by the Township Council of revocation or suspension, any person, firm, partnership or corporation who violates this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both, in the discretion of the Municipal Judge before whom such violation is tried. Each day that a violation continues shall be considered a separate and distinct violation thereof.