[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council
of the Township of Burlington 8-13-1963; amended 12-26-1984 (Sec. 17:4 of the 1975 General Ordinances). Subsequent
amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
- ABANDONED EXCAVATION
- An excavation in which further construction or excavation has been discontinued.
- MAN-MADE HAZARDS
- Hazards produced by human effort rather than by natural forces which result in a dangerous condition.
- WATER COLLECTION AREAS
- Drainage ponds, water collection areas or similar water holes which may contain at least 18 inches of water at any point.
The enforcement official charged with the duty
of enforcing the provisions of this chapter shall be the Director
of the Department of Licensing and Inspections, or his designate,
for the Township of Burlington.
All water collection areas, drainage ponds or
similar water holes classified as man-made hazards shall be completely
enclosed by a fence, provided that the collection area is within 400
feet of adjacent residential dwelling or public road.
The owner of property area concerned shall be
held responsible for the fence erection and for keeping gates locked
when the area is not under adequate supervision and shall maintain
the enclosure in a safety-affording condition.
Fencing shall be required around excavations
during construction when unattended until the hazard has been eliminated.
Fencing as herein described is required for
abandoned excavations when unattended until the hazard has been eliminated.
No fee shall be charged for permits to install
or repair fences required under this chapter.
The Building Inspector shall examine and approve
all fences constructed under this chapter as soon as fence is erected,
and at any time after erection may inspect the condition of the fence
and require the property owner to make repairs or changes as are determined
necessary.
All existing water collection areas of a hazardous
nature shall be fenced in accordance with this chapter no later than
90 days after final hearing and adoption as provided by law.