City of Passaic, NJ
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2023-11-09
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Part II, General Legislation
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Chapter 219 Property Maintenance
- Part I, Administrative Legislation
- Ch 1 General Provisions
- Ch 5 Administration of Government
- Ch 7 Contracts
- Ch 8 Credit Card Payments
- Ch 9 Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Team
- Ch 11 Elections
- Ch 15 Emergency, State of
- Ch 17 Enterprise Zone Development Corporation
- Ch 18 Ethics
- Ch 18A Financial Disclosure Statements
- Ch 19 Fire Department
- Ch 23 Health Officer
- Ch 25 Insurance
- Ch 29 Land Development Procedures
- Ch 30 Historic Preservation Commission
- Ch 32 (Reserved)
- Ch 33 Parking Authority
- Ch 35 Personnel Policies
- Ch 39 Police Department
- Ch 40 Political Fund-Raising
- Ch 44 Redevelopment Agency
- Ch 46 Retirement
- Ch 49 Salaries and Compensation
- Ch 59 Videotaping City Council Meetings
- Ch 61 Volunteer First Aid, Rescue and Ambulance Squads
- Part II, General Legislation
- Ch 70 Adult Entertainment
- Ch 71 Alarm Devices
- Ch 75 Alcoholic Beverages
- Ch 79 Amusement Devices
- Ch 83 Apartment Rental Businesses
- Ch 87 Auctions and Auctioneers
- Ch 89 Auto Body Repair Facilities
- Ch 90 Automotive Repair Facilities
- Ch 90A Barbershops, Cosmetology and Hairstyling
- Ch 91 Body Piercing
- Ch 93 Brush, Grass and Weeds
- Ch 95 Buildings, Vacant
- Ch 99 Carnivals, Bazaars and Fairs
- Ch 100 Certificates of Occupancy and Tenancy
- Ch 101 Child-Care Services
- Ch 102 Clothing Bins
- Ch 103 Clubs
- Ch 107 Construction Codes, Uniform
- Ch 109 (Reserved)
- Ch 110 Corporations, Representation of
- Ch 113 Curfew
- Ch 115 Dance Halls
- Ch 116 Demolition of Structures
- Ch 117 Dogs and Other Animals
- Ch 121 Dry-Cleaning Machines
- Ch 122 Drug-Free Zones
- Ch 123 (Reserved)
- Ch 125 Dwelling Units
- Ch 128 Employer Regulations
- Ch 129 Entertainment
- Ch 133 Fees
- Ch 135 Filming
- Ch 137 Fire Hydrants
- Ch 139 Fire Prevention
- Ch 143 Flood Damage Prevention
- Ch 145 Florists
- Ch 149 Food Establishments
- Ch 151 Foreclosing Mortgages and Vacant Property, Registration of
- Ch 153 Games of Chance
- Ch 157 Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse
- Ch 161 Graffiti
- Ch 162 Grocery Stores
- Ch 165 Heating of Residential Property
- Ch 169 Insurance
- Ch 173 Junkyards and Junk Shops
- Ch 175 Landscaping
- Ch 176 Library
- Ch 177 Licenses
- Ch 179 Littering
- Ch 181 Loading Zones
- Ch 185 Multiple Dwellings
- Ch 189 (Reserved)
- Ch 193 Noise
- Ch 194 Public Seating
- Ch 195 Paint, Spray
- Ch 197 Parades and Flag-Raising Ceremonies
- Ch 199 Parental Responsibility
- Ch 201 Parking, Off-Street
- Ch 203 Parks and Playgrounds
- Ch 207 Peace and Good Order
- Ch 211 Peddling, Soliciting and Canvassing
- Ch 215 Police and Fire Equipment
- Ch 217 Poultry Markets
- Ch 219 Property Maintenance
- Ch 219 Art I General Provisions
- § 219-1 Title.
- § 219-2 Findings.
- § 219-3 Purpose.
- Ch 219 Art II Definitions and Word Usage
- § 219-4 Definitions.
- § 219-5 Word usage.
- Ch 219 Art III Miscellaneous Provisions
- § 219-6 Compliance required; minimum standards.
- § 219-7 Higher standard to prevail.
- § 219-8 Issuance of other licenses and permits.
- § 219-9 Compliance with and enforcement of other ordinances.
- § 219-10 Sale of certain real property; approval required.
- § 219-11 Replacement of lead service lines within the City.
- Ch 219 Art IV Responsibilities of Owners, Operators and Occupants
- § 219-12 Responsibilities of owners and operators.
- § 219-13 Responsibilities of occupants.
- § 219-14 Responsibilities not to be altered by agreement or contract.
- Ch 219 Art V Minimum Requirements
- § 219-15 Exterior to be kept free of nuisances, hazards and insanitary conditions.
- § 219-16 Appearance of exterior of residential premises.
- § 219-17 Appearance of exterior of nonresidential premises.
- § 219-18 Structural soundness and maintenance of exterior of residential premises.
- § 219-19 Structural soundness and maintenance of exterior of nonresidential premises.
- § 219-20 Reconstruction of walls and sidings.
- § 219-21 Basements, cellars and crawl spaces.
- § 219-22 Prevention of infestation required.
- § 219-23 Screens to be supplied.
- § 219-24 Accumulations and obstructions prohibited.
- § 219-25 Floors, interior walls and ceilings.
- § 219-26 Floors.
- § 219-27 Bathroom, water closet compartment and kitchen floors.
- § 219-28 Basement and cellar floors.
- § 219-29 Supporting structural members.
- § 219-30 Walls and ceilings.
- § 219-30.1 Cabinets considered part of walls.
- § 219-30.2 Doors required for privacy.
- § 219-30.3 Fire rating required.
- § 219-31 Stairs and railings.
- § 219-32 Containers to be supplied.
- § 219-33 Responsibility for removal of garbage.
- § 219-34 Accumulation of refuse prohibited; inflammable materials.
- § 219-35 Storage areas.
- § 219-36 Janitorial services.
- § 219-37 Connection to public water supply system and sanitary sewer required.
- § 219-38 Hot and cold running water to be provided.
- § 219-39 Required facilities for bathrooms.
- § 219-40 Plumbing facilities to be maintained.
- § 219-41 Bathrooms for dwelling units.
- § 219-42 Bathrooms for independent rooming units.
- § 219-43 Toilet facilities.
- § 219-44 Heating systems.
- § 219-45 Electric outlets.
- § 219-46 Storage of fuel.
- § 219-47 Conversion of heating units during winter.
- § 219-48 Installation and maintenance of heating equipment.
- § 219-49 Provision of heat by owner.
- § 219-49.1 System failure does not relieve owner of responsibility.
- § 219-49.2 Intent of City Council.
- § 219-50 (Reserved)
- § 219-51 Owner not required to supply heat in certain instances.
- § 219-52 Duty to maintain heating unit.
- § 219-53 Presumption that owner is to supply heat.
- § 219-54 Occupants supplying heat.
- § 219-55 Windows, skylights and other openings.
- § 219-56 Bathroom and water closet compartments to be ventilated.
- § 219-57 Electrical power to be supplied.
- § 219-58 Habitable rooms to be equipped with outlets.
- § 219-59 Lighting of bathrooms, washrooms and water closet compartments.
- § 219-60 Lighting of common spaces.
- § 219-61 Maintenance of wiring and cables.
- § 219-62 Light bulbs to be supplied.
- § 219-63 Fuse installations.
- § 219-64 Overloading of circuits prohibited.
- § 219-65 Interruption of service.
- § 219-66 Floor area requirements.
- § 219-67 Floor area of dwelling units.
- § 219-68 Floor area of rooms occupied for sleeping.
- § 219-68.1 Landlord's responsibility.
- § 219-69 Floor area of establishments subject to licensing.
- § 219-70 Use of certain rooms for sleeping prohibited.
- § 219-71 Use of basements for human habitation.
- § 219-72 Occupancy of single-family dwellings.
- § 219-73 Occupancy of dwelling units.
- § 219-74 Occupancy of independent rooming units.
- § 219-75 Occupancy of one-room dwelling units or rooming units.
- § 219-76 Occupancy standards to be cumulative.
- § 219-77 Basic facilities for dwelling units.
- § 219-78 Second means of egress required for dwelling units.
- § 219-79 Second means of egress from basement dwelling units.
- § 219-80 Egress from independent rooming units.
- § 219-81 Window as part of egress.
- § 219-81.1 Permanent bars on windows prohibited.
- § 219-82 Door in path of egress.
- § 219-83 Location and number of exits.
- § 219-84 Doors in buildings over four stories.
- § 219-85 Transoms and other interior openings.
- § 219-86 Smoke detectors and smoke alarms in multiple dwellings.
- § 219-87 Multiple dwellings to be made secure.
- § 219-88 Cooking facilities.
- § 219-89 Mail receptacles and directories.
- § 219-90 Identification signs.
- § 219-91 Elevators to be maintained.
- § 219-92 Preventive maintenance and inspections of elevators.
- § 219-93 Suspension of elevator service.
- § 219-94 Retroactive provisions on elevators.
- § 219-95 Exterior lighting.
- § 219-96 Unoccupied buildings.
- § 219-96.1 Smoke detectors and smoke alarms in nonmultifamily dwellings.
- Ch 219 Art VI Duties and Responsibilities of Occupants
- § 219-97 Occupation of substandard premises.
- § 219-98 Premises to be kept in clean and sanitary condition.
- § 219-99 Disposal of garbage, accumulations of personal belongings.
- § 219-100 Elimination of infestation.
- § 219-101 Responsibility for malicious damage.
- § 219-102 Improper use of heating or cooking equipment.
- § 219-103 Responsibility for supplying heat.
- § 219-104 Installation and maintenance of heating equipment.
- § 219-105 Maintenance of plumbing.
- § 219-106 Notice of defect to be provided to owner.
- § 219-106.1 Access to be provided to owner.
- § 219-106.2 Contents of notice of repairs.
- § 219-106.3 Waiver of access to certificate of necessity proceedings.
- § 219-107 Occupancy of rooming unit or dwelling unit in violation of standards.
- § 219-108 Cooking in dwelling unit or independent rooming unit.
- § 219-109 Occupancy of dwelling unit or rooming unit without required facilities.
- § 219-110 Adults responsible for violations by minors.
- Ch 219 Art VII Rooming Houses and Hotels
- § 219-111 License required.
- § 219-112 Application for license.
- § 219-113 Term of license; renewals.
- § 219-114 License fees.
- § 219-115 Procedure upon filing of application.
- § 219-116 Refusal to certify.
- § 219-117 Violations; suspension or revocation of license.
- § 219-118 Increases in rooming units or roomers.
- § 219-119 Transferability.
- § 219-120 Applicant not entitled to refund.
- § 219-121 License to be displayed.
- § 219-122 Effect of licensing on other laws.
- § 219-123 Register to be kept.
- § 219-124 Occupancy in excess of maximum prohibited.
- § 219-125 Bathroom and water closet facilities.
- § 219-126 Bedding and certain other items to be provided.
- § 219-127 Furniture and furnishings.
- § 219-128 Person in charge of premises.
- § 219-129 Fire alarm system to be provided.
- § 219-130 Exit signs to be posted.
- § 219-131 Stairway doors to be self-closing.
- § 219-132 Storage of combustible materials.
- § 219-133 Disposal of combustible materials.
- § 219-134 Night-lights to be provided.
- § 219-135 Central heating required.
- § 219-136 Operator responsible for evacuation instructions.
- § 219-137 Additional exit requirements.
- § 219-138 Bathroom and water closet facilities.
- § 219-139 Nursing home construction.
- § 219-140 Nursing homes to comply with state laws.
- Ch 219 Art VIII (Reserved)
- § 219-141 (Reserved)
- § 219-142 (Reserved)
- § 219-143 (Reserved)
- § 219-144 (Reserved)
- § 219-145 (Reserved)
- § 219-146 (Reserved)
- Ch 219 Art IX Administration
- § 219-147 Designation of administrative officer.
- § 219-148 Conduct of inspectors.
- § 219-149 Refusal to grant access.
- § 219-150 Application for search warrant.
- § 219-151 Written notice of violation.
- § 219-152 Contents of notice of violation; emergencies.
- § 219-153 Service of notice.
- § 219-153.1 Obligations of owners or agents.
- § 219-154 Notice to become order unless hearing requested.
- § 219-155 Hearing; determination.
- § 219-156 Extension of time for correction.
- § 219-157 Abatement of emergency conditions.
- § 219-158 Reports of violations.
- § 219-159 Action to evict occupants causing violation.
- § 219-160 Exception to written notice requirements.
- § 219-161 Failure to comply with order to repair.
- § 219-162 Duties of receiver.
- § 219-163 Fees.
- § 219-164 Procedure in respect to receivership.
- Ch 219 Art X Violations and Penalties
- § 219-165 Additional penalty for second violation.
- § 219-166 Applicability to agents or officers.
- § 219-167 Fine to be collectable as a lien.
- § 219-168 Effect on pending actions.
- Ch 219 Art XI Additional Rules and Regulations
- § 219-169 Promulgation of rules and regulations.
- § 219-170 Power to vary or modify provisions.
- § 219-171 Hearing.
- § 219-172 Application not to constitute a defense.
- § 219-173 Record of variations or modifications to be kept.
- § 219-174 Annual review of provisions.
- Ch 219 Art XII Use of Inspections and Status Reports by Interested Parties
- § 219-175 Application for inspection of premises; fee.
- § 219-176 Fee for status report.
- § 219-177 Inspection or status report not to constitute a defense.
- Ch 219 Art XIII Certificate of Necessity
- § 219-178 Notice of hearing on access to adjoining premises.
- § 219-179 Hearing.
- § 219-180 Issuance of certificate; bond.
- § 219-181 Denial of access by tenant.
- § 219-182 Refusal to comply.
- Ch 219 Art XIV Buildings Unfit for Human Habitation
- § 219-183 Enumeration of substandard conditions.
- § 219-184 Finding of unfitness; notice.
- § 219-184.1 Assessment of costs.
- § 219-184.2 Costs to be collectable as lien.
- § 219-185 Basis for determination.
- § 219-186 Hearing; order.
- § 219-187 Vacation of premises; reinspections; compliance with order.
- § 219-188 Failure to comply.
- § 219-189 Vacation of premises in emergency.
- Ch 219 Art XV Board of Appeals
- § 219-190 Establishment.
- Ch 223 Public Health Nuisance Code
- Ch 227 Rat Control
- Ch 229 Real Estate Practitioners
- Ch 230 Recycling
- Ch 231 Rent Control
- Ch 231A Rental Property
- Ch 232 Recreational Cannabis Establishments
- Ch 234 Sales, Garage, Yard, Porch and House
- Ch 235 Sales, Special
- Ch 239 Sewers
- Ch 240 Sexual Offenders, Registry of
- Ch 243 Shopping Carts
- Ch 245 Sidewalk Sales
- Ch 247 Signs
- Ch 251 Smoking
- Ch 255 Snow and Ice and Other Impediments, Removal of
- Ch 256 (Reserved)
- Ch 257 Storage Tanks, Underground
- Ch 258 Storm Sewers
- Ch 258A Stormwater Control
- Ch 259 Streets and Sidewalks
- Ch 263 Subdivision of Land
- Ch 267 Swimming Pools
- Ch 271 (Reserved)
- Ch 275 Taxation
- Ch 277 Taxicabs
- Ch 278 Limousines
- Ch 280 Telephones, Outdoor
- Ch 281 Tenancies, Protected
- Ch 283 Tobacco
- Ch 284 Tractor-Trailers
- Ch 285 Transient Merchants
- Ch 289 Trees and Shrubbery
- Ch 293 Vehicles, Abandoned
- Ch 295 Vehicles and Traffic
- Ch 297 Vehicles, Towing of
- Ch 298 Vehicles, Vending
- Ch 299 Vending Machines
- Ch 301 Waterfront
- Ch 303 Wells
- Ch 317 Zoning
- Appendix
- Ch A321 Cable Television Franchise
- Ch A323 Telephone Facilities
- Disposition List
- Ch DL Disposition List
[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of
the City of Passaic 3-15-1973 by Ord. No. 205-73. Other amendments noted
where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Vacant buildings — See Ch. 95.
Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 107.
Dwelling units — See Ch. 125.
Fire prevention — See Ch. 139.
Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 143.
Garbage, rubbish and refuse — See Ch. 157.
Heating of residential property — See Ch. 165.
Multiple dwellings — See Ch. 185.
Public Health Nuisance Code — See Ch. 223.
Rat control — See Ch. 227.
Removal of snow and ice and other impediments — See Ch. 255.
Swimming pools — See Ch. 267.
Zoning — See Ch. 317.
