The provisions and prohibitions hereinafter
contained and enacted are in pursuance and for the purpose of:
A. Securing and promoting public health and welfare of
persons in the Township of Maple Shade.
B. Preventing the spread of disease from mosquito transmission
by preventing the prevention of mosquito larvae in pool water that
is not maintained properly and in water that accumulates in tires.
Pools located within the township shall be properly
maintained to prevent the existence or presence of any water in which
mosquito larvae may mature and grow or exist.
Any pool cover must be maintained in a way as
to prevent the collection of stagnant rain water.
Tires shall be stored in a totally enclosed
structure or covered to prevent the existence or presence of any water
in which mosquito larvae may mature and grow or exist. If stored outside,
tires must be stored off the ground and covered in a manner to prevent
standing water.
Any tires that cannot be used shall be considered
waste material and must be disposed of in a proper and lawful manner
to prevent the collection of stagnant rain water in said tires.
[Amended 4-16-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-07]
A. Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalty as provided in Chapter
1, Article
II, herein.
B. It shall be the responsibility of the Municipal Code
Enforcement Officer and/or the Burlington County Health Department
to enforce this chapter.