[Added 11-28-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-18]
The following code provisions are intended to prevent stored salt and other solid deicing materials from being exposed to stormwater. This article establishes requirements for the storage of salt and other solid deicing materials on properties which are not owned or operated by the municipality (i.e., which are privately owned), including residences, in the Township of Montague, to protect the environment, public health, safety, and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
A. 
Temporary outdoor storage of deicing 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;
(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 deicing materials between April 16 and October 14.
B. 
Deicing materials should be stored in a permanent structure if a suitable storage structure is available. For storage of loose deicing materials in a permanent structure, such storage may be permanent, and thus not restricted to October 15 through April 15.
C. 
All such temporary and/or permanent structures must also comply with all Township of Montague ordinances, including building and zoning regulations.
D. 
The property owner, or owner of the deicing 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 article 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 deicing materials are required to perform weekly inspections.
A. 
Residents may store deicing materials outside in a solid-walled, closed container that prevents precipitation from entering and exiting the container, and which prevents the deicing 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.
B. 
If containerized (in bags or buckets) deicing materials are stored within a permanent structure, they are not subject to the storage and inspection requirements in § 56-38 above. Piles of deicing materials are not exempt, even if stored in a permanent structure.
C. 
This article does not apply to facilities where the stormwater discharges from deicing material storage activities are regulated under another NJPDES permit.
The provisions of this article shall be enforced by the Montague Township Code Enforcement Officer during the course of ordinary enforcement duties.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this article shall have 72 hours to complete corrective action. Repeat violations and/or failure to complete corrective action shall result in fines and penalties in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.