The Housing Inspector of the Borough of Clementon be and he is hereby
designated as the officer to exercise the powers prescribed by the within
chapter, and he shall serve in such capacity with the salary set forth in
the annual salary ordinance.
[Amended 9-28-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-19]
The New Jersey State Housing Code, promulgated by the Bureau of Housing
in the State Department of Conservation and Economic Development, is hereby
accepted, adopted and established as a standard to be used as a guide in determining
whether multiple dwellings in this municipality are safe, sanitary and fit
for human habitation and rental, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.1.
A copy of the New Jersey State Housing Code is annexed to this chapter and
three copies of same have been placed on file in the office of the Borough
Clerk and are available to all persons desiring to use and examine said code.
[Amended 4-15-1968 by Ord.
No. 68-6]
The Housing Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to make inspections
necessary to determine the condition of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming
units and premises located within the Borough of Clementon in order that he
may perform his duty of safeguarding the health and safety of the occupants
of dwellings and of the general public. For the purpose of making such inspection,
the Housing Inspector is hereby authorized to enter, examine and survey at
reasonable times, the dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and premises.
The occupants of dwellings or dwelling units may give the Housing Inspector
or such persons designated by law access to any part of such dwelling, dwelling
units or premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of making said inspection.
Should the occupants of a dwelling, or dwelling unit refuse to give the Housing
Inspector, or such persons designated by law, access to any part of such dwelling
or dwelling unit or premises at a reasonable time for the purpose of making
such inspection, then the Housing Inspector or that person designated by law
shall, upon affidavit, apply to the Municipal Judge of the Borough of Clementon,
or a County Court Judge of Camden County or a Superior Court Judge of the
State of New Jersey, for a search warrant setting forth such facts regarding
the circumstances that provide probable cause for believing that a nuisance
or violation of the code exists in the dwelling, dwelling unit or premises
or setting forth that the requested search warrant is part of an area inspection
and is necessary in carrying out a program of property maintenance and neighborhood
improvements within the Borough of Clementon.
[Added 4-15-1968 by Ord.
No. 68-6]
Any occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall give the owner or
his agent or employee access to any part of such dwelling or dwelling unit
or premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs
or alterations as are necessary to comply with the provisions of the law.
[Amended 9-28-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-19]
The Housing Inspector is hereby authorized and empowered to promulgate
written rules and regulations as he may deem necessary for the proper enforcement
of the provisions of this chapter, subject to the approval by the governing
body; provided, however, that such rules and regulations shall not be in conflict
with the provisions of this chapter, nor shall they in any way alter, amend
or supersede any of the provisions of this chapter or the State Housing Code.
The Housing Inspector shall file a certified copy of all rules and regulations
approved by the governing body in his office and in the office of the Clerk
of the Borough of Clementon.
No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or rent to another for occupancy
any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein which does
not conform to the provisions of the New Jersey State Housing Code established
hereby as the standard to be used in determining whether a dwelling is safe,
sanitary and fit for human habitation.
[Added 9-28-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-19]
The owner and management of every multiple dwelling the Borough of Clementon
shall register with the Clerk of the municipality upon forms prescribed by
and furnished by the municipality. Every such registration form shall include
the name and address of the owner and the name and address of an agent in
charge of the premises residing in the municipality.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions
of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not to exceed
$200 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not to exceed 90
days or by both such fine and imprisonment, and each violation of any of the
provisions of this chapter and each day the same is violated shall be deemed
and taken to be a separate and distinct offense.