[Adopted 7-25-2000 by Ord. No. O-20-2000]
As used in this article, unless a different
meaning clearly appears in the context, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
Any building or structure heretofore or hereafter constructed,
designed or used for use or occupancy by persons, be it temporary
or permanent, or residential or business.
Where used with respect to a building constructed
prior to the date of initial operation of any water pipe line available
to service said building, the 90th day next ensuing the date of initial
operation of such water line as part of the water system to be owned
or operated by the Monroe Municipal Utilities Authority.
When used with respect to a building constructed
subsequent to the date of such initial operation, the 90th day next
ensuing the date of completion of construction or date of occupancy
of such building, whichever date shall first occur.
Any water pipe line or main designed or used for the distribution
of potable water and located in any public street in the Township.
Every connection required by this chapter shall
be made in accordance with the ordinances of the Township of Monroe,
as well as the rules and regulations of the Monroe Municipal Utilities
Authority and the State Uniform Construction Code.
[Amended 4-23-2002 by Ord. No. O-4-2002]
Upon the designation by the State of New Jersey
of an area eligible for proceeds through the New Jersey Spill Fund
or other state or federal funding, each owner of property affected
thereby shall be notified of that fact by the Monroe Municipal Utilities
Authority and shall be directed in said notice to connect each building
on said property with said water line in accordance with the terms
of this chapter.
All notices shall be addressed to the owners
of said property as the names of said owners appear in the last tax
duplicate of the Township of Monroe; shall describe the property by
lot and block designation as the same appears on the Tax Map of the
Township of Monroe, and by the street address if a street address
exists; and shall state that, by order of the Township of Monroe,
the owner is required to connect each building on said property to
the water line in accordance with the terms of this chapter on or
before the connection date with respect to such building, or if such
connection date shall have passed, within 30 days of service of such
notice as hereinafter provided, and said notice shall also describe
the penalty which may be imposed hereunder for failure to comply with
said notice and order in accordance with the terms of this chapter.
Said notice may be served on the owner personally or by leaving it
at his usual place of abode with a member of his family above the
age of 18 years. Said notice may also be served within or without
the limits of the Township of Monroe by mailing the same by certified
mail to the last known post office address of said owner as the same
appears on the last tax duplicate of the Township of Monroe.
[Amended 4-23-2002 by Ord. No. O-4-2002]
Any person violating or failing to comply with
any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction thereof,
be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment
for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment,
in the discretion of the judge.
In addition to the penalties hereinabove provided,
if the owner of any property in the Township of Monroe shall fail
or refuse to make any connections or installation required by this
article within the time or times herein provided, the Monroe Municipal
Utilities Authority may proceed to make such connection or installation
or cause the same to be made and assess the cost or charges against
such property in accordance with the delinquency provisions of the
rules and regulations of the Monroe Municipal Utilities Authority
as well as pursuant to the provisions set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:14B-1
et seq.
