[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Mountain Lakes 7-24-2023 by Ord. No. 11-23. Amendments noted where applicable.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPER
An individual, firm, or corporate or other entity performing commercial landscaping services.
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING
The business or trade of rendering any landscaping services, as defined herein, either as principal, independent contractor, or through an agent or employee, for a fee, charge, or other compensation, to or for the benefit of any owner, tenant, or occupant of any lot, plot, or parcel of land.
LANDSCAPING
The maintaining of and/or providing care of lawns, including but not limited to mowing, cutting and trimming, also the gathering, raking, blowing, and/or removal of leaves, grass or lawn clippings and/or other debris, tree trimming or removal, on any lot, plot or parcel of land. This includes regular maintenance as well as fall and spring cleanups.
Commercial landscapers shall be permitted to furnish commercial landscaping services within the Borough of Mountain Lakes during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Commercial landscaping shall be prohibited within the Borough outside these hours and during federal legal holidays. The Borough Manager shall have the authority to temporarily permit commercial landscaping activities during prohibited hours in the case of an emergency or under extenuating circumstances.