[1973 Code § 42-1]
a.
There is hereby established in the Borough of Rockleigh a State Uniform Construction Code Enforcing Agency to be known as the "Construction Committee," consisting of a Construction Official, Building Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Electrical Subcode Official and Fire Protection Subcode Official and such other subcode officials for such additional subcodes as the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey, shall hereafter adopt as part of the State Uniform Construction Code. The Construction Official shall be the chief administrator of the enforcing agency.
b.
Each official position created in paragraph a hereof shall be filled by a person qualified for such position pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52-27D-119 et seq., as amended, and N.J.A.C. 5:23, provided that, in lieu of any particular subcode official, an on-site inspection agency may be retained by contract pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23. More than one (1) such official position may be held by the same person, provided that such person is qualified pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq., and N.J.A.C. 5:23 to hold each such position.
c.
The public shall have the right to do business with the Enforcing Agency at one (1) office location, except for emergencies and unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances.
[1973 Code § 42-2]
a.
Every owner shall have the right to appeal decisions of the Enforcing Agency of the Borough of Rockleigh.
b.
All appeals from the decisions of the Enforcing Agency of the Borough of Rockleigh shall be pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq., as amended, and N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10, to the Bergen County Construction Board of Appeals, in accordance with its rules and regulations established under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10.
[1973 Code § 42-3; Ord. No. 1-3-04; Ord. No. 07-17; Ord. No. 2014-8; amended 9-8-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-6]
a.
The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode fees listed in paragraphs b, c, d, e and f hereof and shall be paid before the permit is issued. In addition, thereto, for all plans received, the following base fee shall be paid:
b.
Building Subcode Fees shall be as follows:
New construction/Renovation Cubic Foot | $0.066 |
Renovation Alteration Cubic Foot | $0.066 |
New Construction Minimum Fee | $200.00 |
Renovation Alteration per $1,000.00 | $25.00 |
Renovation Minimum Fee | $75.00 |
Demolition of a Structure | $200.00 |
CO Fee Residential | $100.00 |
CO Fee Commercial | 10% of the Permit Fee |
Escrow Collected for Engineering | $1,800.00 |
Escrow Collected for Engineering other Uses | $2,500.00 |
Escrow Collected for Engineering Sq Ft | < 400 Sq Ft |
Asbestos Removal | Min $50.00 |
Decks | Min $50.00 |
Fence | $50.00 |
Tents | $92.00 |
1.
For new construction: $0.066 per cubic foot of building or structure volume, provided that the minimum fee shall be $200 for principal buildings and $75 for accessory structures.
2.
For renovations, alterations and repairs: $25 per $1,000 of estimated cost of the work, provided that the minimum fee shall be $75. For determining estimated cost, the applicant shall submit to the Department such cost data as may be available, produced by the architect or engineer of record or by a recognized estimating firm or by the contractor. A bona fide contractor's bid, if available, shall be submitted. The Construction Official shall make the final decision regarding estimated cost.
3.
For combinations of renovations and additions: the sum of the fees computed separately as renovations and additions.
4.
Swimming pool fees. Up to $50,000: $24/$1,000; and more than $50,000: $18/$1,000. For in-ground and aboveground swimming pools, each applicant will deposit a fee of $500 and thereafter maintain an escrow account of not less than $500 with the Borough to reimburse the Borough for the cost of site and grade plan review to be made by the Borough Engineer for preconstruction approvals. The unused portion, if any, of this deposit shall be returned to the applicant upon completion and final approval of the improvements. This fee shall be in addition to the permit fees required for the pool erection and any accessory building. The construction costs will also be issued, and the plans will be reviewed by the Building Department.
5.
For all construction modifying the footprint of any principal building or structure greater than 400 square feet, each applicant will deposit a fee of $1,800 for one-family and two-family residential dwellings and $2,500 for all other uses, and thereafter maintain an escrow account of not less than the applicable amount set forth herein with the Borough, to reimburse the Borough for the cost of site and grade plan review to be made by the Borough Engineer for preconstruction and postconstruction approvals. The unused portion, if any, of the escrow deposit shall be returned to the applicant upon completion and final approval of the improvements. This fee shall be in addition to the permit fees that are otherwise required by the Building Department.
c.
Electric Subcode fees shall be as follows:
Type of Fixtures | Units | Fee |
|---|---|---|
Communication Points | 1 to 25 | $65.00 |
Fractional Motors | 1 to 25 | $65.00 |
Lighting | 1 to 25 | $65.00 |
Receptacles | 1 to 25 | $65.00 |
Smoke Detectors | 1 to 25 | $65.00 |
Switches | 1 to 25 | $65.00 |
Thermostats | 1 to 25 | $65.00 |
Additional Fixtures | Each Additional | $50.00 |
KW Electrical Appliances/Devices/Generators/Transformers/Disconnects | |
|---|---|
Kilowatts | |
Over 1 to 10 | $30.00 |
11 to 45 | $90.00 |
46 to 112.5 | $250.00 |
Over 112.5 | $500.00 |
Motors/Pumps/Heat Pumps | |
|---|---|
Horsepower | |
1 to 10 | $50.00 |
11 to 50 | $75.00 |
51 to 100 | $100.00 |
Over 100 | $500.00 |
Service Panels/Service Entrance/Subpanels/Motor Controls | |
|---|---|
Amperes | |
1 to 150 | $150.00 |
151 to 200 | $250.00 |
226 to 1,000 | $250.00 |
Over 1,000 | $750.00 |
Photovoltaic Systems (Solar) | ||
|---|---|---|
Modules | ||
Module Panels | 1-20 | $75.00 |
Each Additional | $35.00 | |
Energy Storage Systems | |
|---|---|
(Kilowatts) | |
1 to 10 | $75.00 |
11 to 45 | $150.00 |
46 to 112.5 | $300.00 |
Over 112.5 | $450.00 |
Disconnects, Meters & Inverters, Junction Boxes (amperes) | |
|---|---|
1 to 100 | $75.00 |
101 to 200 | $125.00 |
Photovoltaic KW Ratings | |
|---|---|
1 to 50 | $65.00 |
51 to 100 | $130.00 |
Gateway | $75.00 |
Swimming Pools | |
|---|---|
Annual Pool Inspections | $150.00 |
Bonding | $100.00 |
Filter Motor | $50.00 |
Lights | $65.00 |
Water Heater - Elec. | $50.00 |
Whirlpool/spa | $125.00 |
Miscellaneous | ||
|---|---|---|
Burglar Alarm | each | $75.00 |
Light Poles | each | $25.00 |
Rain Sensor | each | $25.00 |
Hot Tub/Spa (Aboveground) | each | $150.00 |
Signs | each | $50.00 |
Transfer Switch | each | $100.00 |
Water Heater | each | $50.00 |
Pool Filter Motor (1 HP and Up) | each | $50.00 |
Minimum Fee | $80.00 | |
d.
Plumbing Subcode Fees shall be as follows:
Units | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
A/C Units Including Split Systems | each | $125.00 |
Backflow Preventer Commercial w/Ports | each | $150.00 |
Backflow Preventors | each | $100.00 |
Bathtub | each | $25.00 |
Central Air | each | $100.00 |
Chimney Liner | each | $75.00 |
Condensate Line | each | $50.00 |
Devices | each | $25.00 |
Dishwasher Commercial | each | $125.00 |
Dishwasher Residential | each | $25.00 |
Disposal Units | each | $100.00 |
Drinking Fountain | each | $25.00 |
Fuel Oil Piping | each | $100.00 |
Gas Heating Systems | each | $55.00 |
Gas Service Connection | each | $100.00 |
Gas Piping Residential | each | $75.00 |
1.) Gas Piping Residential, Each Additional | each | $30.00 |
Gas Piping Commercial | each | $150.00 |
1.) Gas Piping Commercial, Each Additional | each | $40.00 |
Generator | each | $100.00 |
Grease Traps | each | $100.00 |
Hose Bib | each | $30.00 |
Hot Air Furnace | each | $100.00 |
Hot Water Boilers (Excluding Domestic Water Heating) | each | $175.00 |
Hot Water Heater | each | $100.00 |
Humidifier | each | $25.00 |
Interceptors | each | $75.00 |
Lavatory | each | $25.00 |
LP Gas Tank | each | $75.00 |
Medical Gas Piping | each | $100.00 |
Oil Separators | each | $150.00 |
Oil Tank | each | $75.00 |
Refrigeration Units | each | $100.00 |
Sewer Connection | each | $100.00 |
Sewer Pumps | each | $75.00 |
Shower | each | $25.00 |
Shower/Floor Drain | each | $25.00 |
Sink | each | $25.00 |
Stack | each | $40.00 |
Steam Boilers | each | $75.00 |
Sump Pump and Pit | each | $75.00 |
Swimming Pool Heaters | each | $100.00 |
Swimming Pool Main Drain | each | $100.00 |
Washing Machine | each | $25.00 |
Water Closet/Bidet/Urinals | each | $25.00 |
Water Cooled A/C Units | each | $100.00 |
Water Cooler | each | $30.00 |
Water Heaters and Tankless Heaters | each | $100.00 |
Water Service Connection | each | $100.00 |
Water Softeners | each | $75.00 |
Minimum Fee | $80.00 |
e.
Fire Subcode fees shall be as follows:
Sprinkler Heads | |
|---|---|
Units | Fee |
1 to 20 | $150.00 |
21 to 100 | $250.00 |
101 to 200 | $350.00 |
201 to 400 | $700.00 |
401 to 1,000 | $850.00 |
Over 1,000 | $950.00 |
Heat/Smoke Detectors | |
|---|---|
Units | Fee |
1 to 12 | $125.00 |
Each Additional 10 | $50.00 |
Units | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
Boilers | each | $75.00 |
Chimneys | each | $75.00 |
Diesel Tanks | each | $125.00 |
Each independent pre-engineered system | each | $150.00 |
Exit Signs and Emergency Lighting | each | $25.00 |
Fire Alarm Panel | each | $125.00 |
Fireplace | each | $75.00 |
Fuel Fired Appliance | each | $75.00 |
Gas or Oil-Fired Appliance | each | $75.00 |
Gasoline Pumps | each | $50.00 |
Gasoline Tanks | each | $125.00 |
Hot Tar Kettle | each | $75.00 |
Incinerator/Crematorium | each | $300.00 |
Independent pre-engineered system | each | $150.00 |
Kitchen Exhaust System | each | $100.00 |
Oil Tanks | each | $75.00 |
Standpipe | each | $300.00 |
Tank Removal | each | $150.00 |
Wood or Coal Stoves | each | $75.00 |
Minimum Fee | each | $80.00 |
f.
Mechanical Subcode fees shall be as follows:
Units | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
A/C Unit | each | $125.00 |
Chimney Liner | each | $100.00 |
Fuel Oil Piping | each | $75.00 |
Gas Fireplace Log | each | $100.00 |
Gas Piping | each | $75.00 |
Generator | each | $125.00 |
Hot Air Furnace | each | $150.00 |
Hot Water Boiler | each | $150.00 |
HVAC | each | $125.00 |
Hydronic and Radiant Heat Piping | each | $100.00 |
LPG Tank | each | $150.00 |
Oil Tank | each | $100.00 |
Pool Heater | each | $100.00 |
Steam Boiler | each | $150.00 |
Water Heater | each | $100.00 |
Minimum Fee | $80.00 |
g.
The fee for a permit for installation of an elevator shall be $200. The fees for elevator testing and inspection shall be as published in the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.5.
h.
The fee for plan review will be 20% of the amount to be charged for the construction permit and shall be paid before the plans are reviewed. The amount paid for this fee shall be credited toward the amount of the fee to be charged for the construction permit.
i.
The fee for a permit for demolition of a building or structure shall be $5 per $1,000 with a minimum of $100 for a principal building and $5 per $1,000 with a minimum of $50 for an accessory building.
j.
The fee for a permit for the removal of a building or structure from one lot to another or to a new location on the same lot shall be $10 per $1,000 of the sum of the estimated costs for moving, for new foundations and for placement in a complete condition in the new location, provided that the minimum fee shall be $100.
k.
The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall be $2.50 per square foot of surface area of the sign, provided that the minimum fee shall be $50. In the case of a double-faced sign, the area of the surface of only one side of the sign shall be used for purposes of the fee computation.
l.
Certificate of Occupancy.
1.
The fee for a certificate of continued occupancy letter shall be $150.
2.
The fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $100 per thirty-day period. No temporary certificate of occupancy shall extend beyond 90 days in duration.
3.
The fee for a change of use of occupancy in any nonresidential building shall be $200.
4.
The fee for each commercial certificate of occupancy shall be 10% of the fee charged for the construction permit, provided that the minimum fee shall be $100.
m.
The fee for each reinspection of a final inspection made by any of the inspectors, including building, fire, electrical, plumbing and heating, shall be $50.
n.
The fee for an application for a variation in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10 shall be $423 for Class I structure and $85 for Class II and Class III structures. The fee for resubmission of an application for a variation shall be $163 for Class I structures and $46 for Class II and III structures.
o.
To provide the training, certifications and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction Code Act and the regulations, the enforcing agency shall collect, in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge fee of $0.0014 per cubic foot of volume of new construction. Said surcharge fee shall be remitted to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community Affairs, on a quarterly basis for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30 and not later than one month next succeeding the end of the quarter for which it is due. In the fiscal year in which the regulations first become effective, said fee shall be collected and remitted for the third and fourth quarters only.
[1973 Code § 42-4]
a.
No building permit shall be issued for the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration or moving of any building or structure, unless the applicant therefor shall have deposited with the Construction Official the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars in cash or certified check for premises located in the A Zone and one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars for premises located in the B or C Zone, as security for the faithful performance of the following:
1.
The repair of any street, curb, sidewalk, drain or other municipal facility that may be damaged as a result of the performance of the work for which the building permit was issued.
2.
The cleaning of any street, sidewalk or drainage facility that may be covered or filled with dirt, mud, silt, stone or other debris that may wash down from the property as a result of the performance of the work for which the building permit was issued.
b.
In the event of any damage to a municipal facility as a result of the building work being performed, the applicant shall repair such damage to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer within thirty (30) days after written notification by the Borough. In the event that any street, sidewalk or drainage facility shall require cleaning as a result of the building work being performed, the applicant shall clean same to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer or the Borough Administrator within twenty-four (24) hours after notification by the Borough.
c.
In the event that the applicant shall fail to repair any such damage to a municipal facility and/or clean any street, sidewalk or drainage facility, the Borough may perform such work or have same performed and charge the costs thereof against the security deposit, with the applicant being liable for any deficiency. In lieu of the Borough's performing such work or having same performed and charging the cost thereof against the security deposit, the Construction Official shall, in his discretion, withhold the issuance of a certificate of occupancy until the work shall have been satisfactorily performed. Upon completion of the work for which the building permit was issued, the security fund, less any reasonable charges against same as aforesaid, shall be returned to the applicant.
d.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the Construction Official may waive the requirement of a security deposit where he shall be satisfied from the nature of the building permit application and the extent of the work to be performed thereunder that the interests of the public welfare and safety do not warrant the requirement of a security deposit.
a.
The following shall be in addition to the inspections required by the Uniform Construction Code requirements, N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.18(b).
1.
In all cases in which applications for development and permits are sought for structures located in either the Historic Zone or Historic Fringe Zone, the following shall be required:
(a)
For the purpose of ensuring that elevations considered by the Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning Board and elevations and construction plans considered by the Construction Official are in conformity with each other, all plans originally submitted and all amendments originally submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission, the Planning Board or the Construction Official shall have prominently stamped thereon a legend whereby the aforementioned Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Board and Construction Official indicate their approval, their disapproval or modifications and approval of the same and date thereof. In addition to the aforementioned legends, upon review by the Construction Official, he shall certify in writing to the Planning Board that the plans upon which any construction permit is issued are in conformance with the elevations and plans originally submitted and approved by the Planning Board and are in conformance with any conditions imposed by the Planning Board in its resolutions. Upon the receipt by the Construction Official of the final plans approved by the Planning Board, the Construction Official shall upon issuance of the construction permit simultaneously determine the number of inspections required in accordance with the provisions of this subsection 9-1.5. The Planning Board shall, at the time of any hearing and approval, incorporate into its resolution a recommendation to the Construction Official as to the number of additional inspections necessary or desirable and the stage of construction at which such additional inspections should be made. The Construction Official shall, when determining the number of inspections required in accordance with the provisions of subsection 9-1.5, take into consideration the recommendations of the Planning Board as contained in its written resolution. The owner, applicant or other responsible person in charge of the work, upon completion of the work and/or stage of construction that requires an additional inspection, shall immediately notify the Construction Official or appropriate subcode official that the work is ready for any additional inspections required as the result of the operation of this subsection 9-1.5, in accordance with the schedule, timing and stage of completion as directed by the Construction Official at the time of issuance of a construction permit. Failure to so notify the Construction Official in a timely fashion shall be deemed a violation of this chapter.
(b)
Upon the issuance of a construction permit, the Construction Official and appropriate subcode officials, after having given effect to any conditions imposed by the Planning Board after review and recommendation to the Planning Board of the Historic Preservation Commission (pursuant to Chapter 34, Zoning of the Rockleigh Borough Code, subsections 34-32.2 and 34-32.3) shall require as many additional inspections as shall be necessary to ensure that said conditions shall be met at the appropriate stages of construction. During the course of such construction, the Construction Official and the appropriate subcode officials are hereby directed to confer with an appointed representative of the Historic Preservation Commission for the purpose of obtaining the views of the Historic Preservation Commission as to whether or not its recommendations adopted or modified and adopted by the Planning Board as conditions are being met. Notwithstanding that the completion of such additional inspections is still pending, construction by the applicant may be continued without interruption; the Construction Official, however, may subsequently refuse to grant a certificate of occupancy if all of the conditions of the construction permit have not been fully met.
2.
In all cases in which the construction permit is for structures located in any other zone and the same either exceed two (2) stories in height or by their nature pose complex or unusual construction problems, the Construction Official and the appropriate subcode officials may specify additional or special inspections to the applicant in writing prior to the issuance of a construction permit and, by accepting the permit, the applicant shall be deemed to have accepted their requirement.
b.
Notice of Inspections. In addition to the notice requirements for the four (4) specific inspections required under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.18 and subsections 9-1.5a1 and 9-1.5a2, the owner, applicant or other responsible person in charge of the work shall notify the Construction Official or appropriate subcode officials when the work is ready for any additional inspections required as the result of the operation of this subsection 9-1.5. Notice shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the time inspection is desired, and inspection shall be performed within three (3) business days of the time for which it was required. The work shall not proceed in a manner which will preclude the inspection until it has been made.
[Ord. No. 2009-10 § 1; amended 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-2]
This section is intended to require the retrofitting of existing storm drain inlets which are in direct contact with repaving, repairing, reconstruction, or resurfacing or alterations of facilities on private property, to prevent the discharge of solids and floatables (such as plastic bottles, cans, food wrappers and other litter) to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Borough of Rockleigh so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for the failure to comply.
[Ord. No. 2009-10 § 2; amended 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-2]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this Chapter clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated by the Borough of Rockleigh or other public body, and is designed and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal jurisdiction.
An opening in a storm drain used to collect stormwater runoff and includes, but is not limited to, a grate inlet, curb-opening inlet, slotted inlet, and combination inlet.
The ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams and bodies of surface or ground water, whether natural or artificial, within the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its jurisdiction.
[Ord. No. 2009-10 § 3; amended 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-2]
No person in control of private property (except a residential lot with one single family house) shall authorize the repaving, repairing (excluding the repair of individual potholes), resurfacing (including top coating or chip sealing with asphalt emulsion or a thin base of hot bitumen), reconstructing or altering any surface that is in direct contact with an existing storm drain inlet on that property unless the storm drain inlet either:
[Ord. No. 2009-10 § 4; amended 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-2]
Storm drain inlets identified in § 19-2.3 above shall comply with the following standard to control passage of solid and floatable materials through storm drain inlets. For purposes of this paragraph, "solid and floatable materials" means sediment, debris, trash, and other floating, suspended, or settleable solids. For exemptions to this standard see § 19-2.4c below.
a.
Design engineers shall use either of the following grates whenever they use a grate in pavement or another ground surface to collect stormwater from that surface into a storm drain or surface water body under that grate:
1.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) bicycle safe grate, which is described in Chapter 2.4 of the NJDOT Bicycle Compatible Roadways and Bikeways Planning and Design Guidelines (April 1996); or
2.
A different grate, if each individual clear space in that grate has an area of no more than seven (7.0) square inches, or is no greater than 0.5 inch across the smallest dimension.
Examples of grates subject to this standard include grates in grate inlets, the grate portion (non-curb-opening portion) of combination inlets, grates on storm sewer manholes, ditch grates, trench grates, and grates of spacer bars in slotted drains. Examples of ground surfaces include surfaces of roads (including bridges), driveways, parking areas, bikeways, plazas, sidewalks, lawns, fields, open channels, and stormwater basin floors. |
b.
Whenever design engineers use a curb-opening inlet, the clear space in that curb opening (or each individual clear space, if the curb opening has two or more clear spaces) shall have an area of no more than seven (7.0) square inches, or be no greater than two (2.0) inches across the smallest dimension.
c.
This standard does not apply:
1.
Where the municipal engineer agrees that this standard would cause inadequate hydraulic performance that could not practicably be overcome by using additional or larger storm drain inlets that meet these standards;
2.
Where flows are conveyed through any device (e.g., end of pipe netting facility, manufactured treatment device, or a catch basin hood) that is designed at a minimum, to prevent delivery of all solid and floatable materials that could not pass through one of the following:
3.
Where flows are conveyed through a trash rack that has parallel bars with one-inch (1") spacing between the bars; or
4.
Where the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection determines, pursuant to the New Jersey Register of Historic Places Rules at N.J.A.C. 7:4-7.2(c), that action to meet this standard is an undertaking that constitutes an encroachment or will damage or destroy the New Jersey Register listed historic property.
[Ord. No. 2009-10 § 5; amended 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-2]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department providing police services to the Borough of Rockleigh and/or such other municipal officials as may be designated by the Mayor and Council.
[Ord. No. 2009-10 § 6; amended 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-2]
Any person who is convicted of violating any provision of this section shall be subject to such fine and general penalty as set forth in § 1-5, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Rockleigh, within the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.
[Ord. No. 2009-11 § 1]
The purpose of this section is to require dumpsters and other refuse containers that are outdoors or exposed to stormwater to be covered at all times and prohibits the spilling, dumping, leaking, or otherwise discharge of liquids, semi-liquids or solids from the containers to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Borough of Rockleigh and/or the waters of the State so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for the failure to comply.
[Ord. No. 2009-11 § 2]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this section clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
Shall mean a conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated by the Borough of Rockleigh or other public body, and is designed and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal jurisdiction.
Shall mean any waste container that a person controls whether owned, leased, or operated, including dumpsters, trash cans, garbage pails, and plastic trash bags.
Shall mean water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow) that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface, is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.
Shall mean the ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams and bodies of surface or groundwater, whether natural or artificial, within the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its jurisdiction.
[Ord. No. 2009-11 § 3]
Any person who controls, whether owned, leased or operated, a refuse container or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster is covered at all times and shall prevent refuse from spilling out or overflowing.
Any person who owns, leases or otherwise uses a refuse container or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster does not leak or otherwise discharge liquids, semi-liquids or solids in the municipal storm sewer system(s) operated by the Borough of Rockleigh.
[Ord. No. 2009-11 § 4]
a.
Permitted temporary demolition containers.
b.
Litter receptacles (other than dumpsters or other bulk containers).
c.
Individual homeowner trash and recycling containers.
d.
Refuse containers at facilities authorized to discharge stormwater under a valid NJPDES permit.
e.
Large bulky items (e.g., furniture, bound carpet and padding, white goods placed curbside for pickup).
[Ord. No. 2009-11 § 5]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department and/or the Construction Official of the Borough of Rockleigh.
[Ord. No. 2009-11 § 6]
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-7]
This section is intended to prohibit illicit connections to the Borough separate storm sewer system so as to protect the public health, safety and welfare and to prescribe penalties for the failure to comply.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-7]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this Chapter clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory. The definitions below are the same as or based on corresponding definitions in the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) rules at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2.
Waste and wastewater from humans or household operations.
Any physical or non-physical connection that discharges domestic sewage, non- contact cooling water, process wastewater, or other industrial waste (other than stormwater) to the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by the Borough of Rockleigh, unless that discharge is authorized under a NJPDES permit other than the Tier A Municipal Stormwater General Permit (NJPDES Permit Number NJ0141852). Non-physical connections may include, but are not limited to, leaks, flows, or overflows into the municipal separate storm sewer system.
Non-domestic waste, including, but not limited to, those pollutants regulated under Section 307(a), (b), or (c) of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 1317(a), (b), or (c)).
A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated by the Borough of Rockleigh or other public body, and is designed and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
A permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to implement the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) rules at N.J.A.C. 7:14A.
Water used to reduce temperature for the purpose of cooling. Such waters do not come into direct contact with any raw material, intermediate product (other than heat) or finished product. Non-contact cooling water may however contain algaecides, or biocides to control fouling of equipment such as heat exchangers, and/or corrosion inhibitors.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal jurisdiction.
Any water which, during manufacturing or processing, comes into direct contact with or results from the production or use of any raw material, intermediate product, finished product, byproduct, or waste product. Process wastewater includes, but is not limited to, leachate and cooling water other than non-contact cooling water.
Water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow) that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface, is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-7]
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged through an illicit connection to the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by the Borough of Rockleigh any domestic sewage, non-contact cooling water, process wastewater, or other industrial waste (other than stormwater).
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-7]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department providing police services to the Borough of Rockleigh or such other municipal officials as may be designated by the Mayor and Council.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-7]
Any person who is convicted of violating any provision of this section shall be subject to such fine and general penalty as set forth in § 1-5, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Rockleigh, within the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-8]
This section is intended to prohibit the spilling, dumping or disposal of materials other than stormwater to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare and to prescribe penalties for the failure to comply.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-8]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this Chapter clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated by the Borough of Rockleigh or other public body, and is designed and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal jurisdiction.
Water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow) that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface, is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-8]
The spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater to the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by the Borough of Rockleigh is prohibited. The spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater in such a manner as to cause the discharge of pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system is also prohibited.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-8]
a.
Water line flushing and discharges from potable water sources.
b.
Uncontaminated ground water (e.g., infiltration, crawl space or basement sump pumps, foundation or footing drains, rising ground waters).
c.
Air conditioning condensate (excluding contact and non-contact cooling water).
d.
Irrigation water (including landscape and lawn watering runoff).
e.
Flows from springs, riparian habitats and wetlands, water reservoir discharges and diverted stream flows.
f.
Residential car washing water, and residential swimming pool discharges.
g.
Sidewalk, driveway and street wash water.
h.
Flows from fire fighting activities.
i.
Flows from rinsing of the following equipment with clean water:
1.
Beach maintenance equipment immediately following their use for their intended purposes.
2.
Equipment used in the application of salt and de-icing materials immediately following salt and de-icing material applications. Prior to rinsing with clean water, all residual salt and de-icing materials must be removed from equipment and vehicles to the maximum extent practicable using dry cleaning methods (e.g., shoveling and sweeping). Recovered materials are to be returned to storage for reuse or properly discarded.
3.
Rinsing of equipment, as noted in the above situation is limited to exterior, undercarriage, and exposed parts and does not apply to engines or other enclosed machinery.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-8]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department providing police services to the Borough of Rockleigh or such other municipal officials as may be designated by the Mayor and Council.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-8]
Any person who is convicted of violating any provision of this section shall be subject to such fine and general penalty as set forth in § 1-5, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Rockleigh, within the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-9]
This section is intended to require that dumpsters and other refuse containers maintained outdoors or exposed to stormwater to be covered at all times and to prohibit spilling and discharge of liquids, semi-liquids and solids from such receptacles to the municipal separate storm sewer system for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare and to prescribe penalties for the violation thereof.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-9]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this Chapter clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated by the Borough of Rockleigh or other public body, and is designed and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal jurisdiction.
Any waste container that a person controls whether owned, leased, or operated, including dumpsters, trash cans, garbage pails, and plastic trash bags.
Water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow) that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface, is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.
The ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams and bodies of surface or ground water, whether natural or artificial, within the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its jurisdiction.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-9]
a.
Any person who controls, whether owned, leased, or operated, a refuse container or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster is covered at all times and shall prevent refuse from spilling out or overflowing.
b.
Any person who owns, leases or otherwise uses a refuse container or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster does not leak or otherwise discharge liquids, semi-liquids or solids to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Borough of Rockleigh.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-9]
a.
Permitted temporary demolition containers.
b.
Litter receptacles (other than dumpsters or other bulk containers).
c.
Individual homeowner trash and recycling containers.
d.
Refuse containers at facilities authorized to discharge stormwater under a valid NJPDES permit.
e.
Large bulky items (e.g., furniture, bound carpet and padding, white goods placed curbside for pickup).
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-9]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department providing police services to the Borough of Rockleigh or such other municipal officials as may be designated by the Mayor and Council.
[Added 4-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-9]
Any person who is convicted of violating any provision of this section shall be subject to such fine and general penalty as set forth in § 1-5, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Rockleigh, within the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.
[Added 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
[Added 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
The purpose of this section is to prevent stored salt and other solid de-icing materials from being exposed to stormwater.
This section establishes requirements for the storage of salt and other solid de-icing materials on properties not owned or operated by the municipality (privately owned), including residences, in the Borough of Rockleigh to protect the environment, public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
[Added 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When consistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
Any granular or solid material such as melting salt or any other granular solid that assists in the melting of snow.
A surface that has been covered with a layer of material so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water.
A permanent building or permanent structure that is anchored to a permanent foundation with an impermeable floor, and that is completely roofed and walled (new structures require a door or other means of sealing the access way from wind driven rainfall). A fabric frame structure is a permanent structure if it meets the following specifications:
Concrete blocks, jersey barriers or other similar material shall be placed around the interior of the structure to protect the side walls during loading and unloading of de-icing materials;
The design shall prevent stormwater run-on and run through, and the fabric cannot leak;
The structure shall be erected on an impermeable slab;
The structure cannot be open sided; and
The structure shall have a roll up door or other means of sealing the access way from wind driven rainfall.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal jurisdiction.
A person who resides on a residential property where de-icing material is stored.
The point of entry into the storm sewer system.
[Added 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
a.
Temporary outdoor storage of de-icing materials in accordance with the requirements below is allowed between October 15 and April 15:
1.
Loose materials shall be placed on a flat, impervious surface in a manner that prevents stormwater run-through;
2.
Loose materials shall be placed at least 50 feet from surface water bodies, storm drain inlets, ditches and/or other stormwater conveyance channels;
3.
Loose materials shall be maintained in a cone-shaped storage pile. If loading or unloading activities alter the cone-shape during daily activities, tracked materials shall be swept back into the storage pile, and the storage pile shall be reshaped into a cone after use;
4.
Loose materials shall be covered as follows:
(a)
The cover shall be waterproof, impermeable, and flexible;
(b)
The cover shall extend to the base of the pile(s);
(c)
The cover shall be free from holes or tears;
(d)
The cover shall be secured and weighed down around the perimeter to prevent removal by wind; and
(e)
Weight shall be placed on the cover(s) in such a way that minimizes the potential of exposure as materials shift and runoff flows down to the base of the pile.
(1)
Sandbags lashed together with rope or cable and placed uniformly over the flexible cover, or poly-cord nets provide a suitable method. Items that can potentially hold water (e.g., old tires) shall not be used;
5.
Containers must be sealed when not in use; and
6.
The site shall be free of all de-icing materials between April 16 and October 14.
b.
De-icing materials should be stored in a permanent structure if a suitable storage structure is available. For storage of loose de-icing materials in a permanent structure, such storage may be permanent, and thus not restricted to October 15 through April 15.
c.
Any structure, temporary or permanent, shall be required to comply with all other Ordinances including Building Code, Health Code, and Zoning Regulations.
d.
The property owner, or owner of the de-icing materials if different, shall designate a person(s) responsible for operations at the site where these materials are stored outdoors, and who shall document that weekly inspections are conducted to ensure that the conditions of this section are met. Inspection records shall be kept on site and made available to the municipality upon request.
1.
Residents who operate businesses from their homes that utilize de-icing materials are required to perform weekly inspections.
[Added 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
Residents may store de-icing materials outside in a solid-walled, closed container that prevents precipitation from entering and exiting the container, and which prevents the de-icing materials from leaking or spilling out. Under these circumstances, weekly inspections are not necessary, but repair or replacement of damaged or inadequate containers shall occur within two weeks.
If containerized (in bags or buckets) de-icing materials are stored within a permanent structure, they are not subject to the storage and inspection requirements in § 9-7.3 above. Piles of de-icing materials are not exempt, even if stored in a permanent structure.
This section does not apply to facilities where the stormwater discharges from de-icing material storage activities are regulated under another NJPDES permit.
[Added 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
This section shall be enforced by the Police Department, Building Department, or such other official or officials as may be designated by the Mayor and Council during the course of ordinary enforcement duties.
[Added 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
Any person who is convicted of violating any provision of this section shall be subject to such fine and general penalty as set forth in § 1-5, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Rockleigh, within the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.