[Adopted 9-25-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-13]
[Added 7-19-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-10[1]]
A. 
Outdoor fires.
(1) 
General. The use, storage, operation or maintenance of any open fire or any device commonly known as a "barbecue" (also included are open flame torches, fireplaces or fire pots, chimneys, or other such similar devices or equipment) is prohibited in or on any apartment or multifamily dwelling unit porch, balcony, covered patio entrance (electric grills are permitted), exit, or any other private area of an apartment or multifamily dwelling unit.
(2) 
Open burning of refuse is prohibited.
(3) 
Open burning of trees, logs, brush, stumps, leaves, and grass clippings is prohibited.
(4) 
Recreational wood burning for one- and two-family dwellings:
(a) 
Shall burn only clean, dry wood.
(b) 
Shall be located at least 15 feet away from the nearest structure.
(c) 
Shall not be located less than five feet from combustible structures on the same property or on any decks, porches or balconies.
(d) 
By-products of smoke or embers shall not cause a nuisance to neighbors.
(e) 
Must be in an approved container with an ember-suppressing lid. (Stone/block fire pits must have a lid or screen.)
(f) 
The use of flammable liquids and accelerants is prohibited.
(g) 
Trees, brush, grass, leaves or other material is prohibited.
(h) 
Must have a working garden hose stretched to the fireplace or a proper fire extinguisher within 10 feet.
B. 
Temporary fireworks stands and tents. All retail sales or displays of consumer fireworks within a stand, tent and/or open air means will be prohibited on any lot, street, private or public block and lot in the limits of the Borough of Clementon. All retail sales of consumer fireworks shall be in buildings which shall adhere to the current codes in effect for the IFC, IBC, local ordinances, amendments and supplements.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also renumbered former §§ 134-12 through 134-20 as §§ 134-13 through 134-21, respectively.
Fire lanes shall be designated on all plans and specifications for the construction of any structure where deemed necessary by the Borough of Clementon Fire Official. The owner of any property on which there is presently located a structure which has no fire lanes or on which the fire lanes presently existing are deemed inadequate by the Fire Official shall be required, upon reasonable notice, to provide, locate and designate appropriate fire lanes in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
[Amended 12-9-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-23; 7-19-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-10]
A. 
Each fire lane shall be constructed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:70-3, Section 503.1 IFC, and have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet, exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6 IFC and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet six inches, which shall be paved, graveled or constructed of an appropriate stable base with grass or sod topping. The required inside turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25 feet. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45,720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. Construction of the fire lane can be combined with a pedestrian path if appropriately located and constructed. All fire lanes shall be visually designated. In the event that a stable base with grass or sod topping is used in order to have the fire lane blend with the landscaping, their location shall be shown by appropriate shrubbery or other designation. When determining the type of construction which is appropriate for the fire lane, consideration shall be given to the aesthetics of the site. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by the Fire Code Official based on the Fire Department's apparatus.
B. 
"No Parking Fire Lane" marking of the street, driveway, access road.
(1) 
The size of each letter is to be as follows:
(a) 
Each letter shall be of the uppercase or capitalized version.
(b) 
Each letter is to be painted in block type.
(c) 
Each letter shall be not less than 24 inches in height.
(d) 
The brush stroke of each letter shall be four inches.
(e) 
The color of paint shall be yellow and shall be traffic marking paint.
(f) 
The line which is to run parallel with the curbline at a distance of three feet from said curb shall be of at least four inches in width and no greater than six inches.
(g) 
This line shall begin at the farthest point of the fire lane and continue along said lane and terminate at the other farthermost point of the said fire lane. There shall be no breaks in this line. It shall be one continuous line until its termination. Again, this is to be yellow traffic marking paint.
C. 
"No Parking Fire Lane" sign posting. "No Parking Fire Lane" signs shall be posted in conspicuous locations along the said fire lane. The signs shall be visible to persons who attempt to park in the fire lane.
D. 
Location of "No Parking Lane" signs.
(1) 
The sign shall be posted either on existing posts or pillars along the front of the store at the curbline.
(2) 
The sign shall be placed at the beginning of the fire lane and also at the termination of the fire lane.
(3) 
Additional signs shall be placed within this zone.
(4) 
The signs shall be posted with a distance no greater than 35 feet between each sign.
(5) 
The height of the signs shall be no less than six feet and no greater than eight feet in height beginning from the curb or sidewalk to the uppermost edge of the sign. It is realized by the Bureau that modifications or changes may be required in the specifications pertaining to location of signs. Modifications are at the sole discretion of the Fire Official.
E. 
Construction of "No Parking Fire Lane" signs.
(1) 
The dimensions of the signs shall be 12 inches in width by 18 inches in height.
(2) 
The signs shall contain red lettering on a white background, which shall be printed or painted on a metal sign or sign approved by the Fire Official. The sign shall state "NO PARKING FIRE LANE/ZONE," Borough Code § 134-18A.
(3) 
In the event that there exist no posts or pillars along the front of the store or complex at the curbline, then suitable posts shall be installed so as to be permanent. The Bureau, in keeping in mind the aesthetics of the building, shall leave the posts' design or material up to the owner, with the exception that it shall be approved by the Fire Official.
F. 
Marking of fire hydrant locations.
(1) 
The curb in front of or nearest to the fire hydrant shall be painted with yellow traffic marking paint.
(2) 
The curb shall be painted to the extent of 10 feet in either direction of the actual fire hydrant.
(3) 
In the event that a fire hydrant is located in an area where within the ten-foot requirements there exists a vehicle parking spot, that parking spot shall be deleted, and that parking spot shall fall under the specification required for "fire lane," and all fire lane requirements shall be met with the exception of:
(a) 
Marking of spot. Instead of the usual white paint used to designate parking spots, the lines of the spot in relation to the hydrant shall be yellow traffic marking paint.
(b) 
The actual words "No Parking Fire Lane" shall be arranged in a vertical configuration, rather than horizontal as in fire lanes, and painted on the pavement.
(c) 
This wording shall be able to be read by a person who would attempt to use this spot for parking with the word "no" appearing nearest the curb and the word "lane" at the entrance to said parking spot.
(d) 
Warning signs are not required.
(e) 
The curbing shall also be painted with yellow traffic marking paint.
(f) 
Lettering of parking spot.
[1] 
The letters or lettering required to mark this spot shall be two feet in height.
[2] 
Brush stroke shall be four inches wide.
G. 
Sprinkler connections. The marking of sprinkler connections shall conform to the following specifications:
(1) 
The sprinkler connections shall be marked with signs and shall conform to specifications set forth as dictated in the section under "warning signs," with the following exceptions:
(a) 
The signs must be affixed to the building in close proximity to the sprinkler connections but not to be farther than three feet in any direction from the actual sprinkler connection point.
(b) 
"No Parking Fire Lane" restrictions shall apply to this area.
(c) 
The "No Parking Fire Lane" zone shall be 10 feet in width and eight feet in depth.
(d) 
In the event that a parking spot is in this zone, it shall be deleted and marked accordingly as set forth in the section pertaining to hydrants and their requirements. It is realized by the Bureau that modifications or changes may be required in the specifications listed. It shall be at the sole discretion of the Fire Official.
Fire lanes shall be located so as to serve the entire building from the building site; so as to provide the most direct means of access for all emergency vehicles; to be sufficiently close to the building to provide protection for the structure while being far enough removed so as to provide safety for the emergency vehicles using the fire lane in the event of collapse of the building. The ultimate authority with respect to the determination for the location of the fire lanes shall be with the Fire Official of the Borough of Clementon. The Fire Official shall make the aforesaid determination after reviewing recommendations of the Planning Board Engineer and Planner.
Fire lanes shall be appropriately posted with signs indicating the words "No Parking - Fire Zone" in red letters on a white background, with a red line bordering the perimeter of the sign, said sign to be 12 inches by 18 inches, made of metal and rust-resistant reflectorized coating, posted at the ends of each fire lane, and at one-hundred-foot intervals therein. Fire areas shall also be designated by covering the face and top of the curb of the prohibited area with a solid yellow color of paint. The above criterion for the painting of fire areas is to be considered a minimum, and additional painting may be placed on the site consisting of crosshatches, solid yellow areas or such other designations, in addition to the curb painting, as may serve to act as a deterrent to parking in fire zones.
The owner of the site upon which a fire lane is located shall be responsible for constructing, designating and marking fire lanes as required by this article. All maintenance and repair of the signs and pavement markings, if any, shall remain the responsibility of the owner and any successor. The maintenance and repair shall be a continuing condition of any approval conferred with respect to the construction, remodeling or occupancy of the building or structure on the premises. Any failure to maintain or repair said signs or pavement markings shall be a basis for voiding the prior approval. Approvals which shall be conditional under this article shall include, but not be limited to, final site plan approval and certificates of occupancy. No such approval shall be held to be void unless a hearing by the issuing officer or agency has been held on due notice to the owner of the premises.
A. 
No unauthorized vehicles shall be allowed to park, stand or stop in any fire lane, nor shall any person in any manner obstruct any fire lane. Any violation of this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500 for each separate offense or by imprisonment of not more than 90 days, or both. "Unauthorized vehicle" shall be interpreted to mean a vehicle other than an emergency vehicle, as well as such other vehicles as may be designated by the Fire Official as being authorized.
[Amended 7-19-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-10]
(1) 
First offense: $25.
(2) 
Second offense: $100.
(3) 
Third offense: $250.
(4) 
Fourth offense: $500.
B. 
Any vehicle parked, stopped, or standing in violation of this section in any fire lane shall be deemed a nuisance, and the Fire Official may provide for its immediate removal. The cost of its removal and any subsequent storage which may be required shall be paid by the owner of the vehicle before he may be allowed to regain possession of same.
C. 
The Fire Official, the Fire Inspector, the Code Enforcement Officer and the Borough Police Department shall have concurrent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this section.
D. 
Notwithstanding the penalties above set forth, the Borough of Clementon shall be entitled to pursue any other remedy available at law or equity to enforce the provisions hereof.
E. 
The Fire Official may prepare a form of municipal summons or a notice of violations, and said summons or notice of violations shall be issued to all offenders by personally serving the same upon any offender or, if the offender is not attendant to the vehicle, the Fire Official shall leave the notice under the windshield wiper or otherwise attached to the vehicle in a manner reasonably calculated to ensure that the offender receives notice upon his or her return to the vehicle.
[Added 7-19-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-10]