[Adopted 8-14-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-4]
The purpose of this article is to prohibit the deposit of leaves
and yard waste in public streets to protect the public health, safety
and welfare and to comply with NJDEP stormwater regulations.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
All owners, whether individual, corporate or otherwise, of
residential, commercial or institutional properties, excepting properties
that are farmland assessed.
Any public street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, alley
or other public right-of-way dedicated, accepted and/or maintained
by the Township of Franklin, including the traveled roadway, paved
or unpaved, shoulders, gutters, curbs, parking areas, and any other
area within the road right-of-way that is improved.
Yard waste shall include grass clippings, leaves, brush,
mulch, and any other vegetative material located in or upon privately
owned and maintained property within the Township of Franklin.
The sweeping, raking, blowing, or otherwise depositing of yard
waste in any public street within the Township of Franklin is prohibited.
This article shall be enforced by the Zoning Officer or other
official designated by the Mayor and Township Committee.
