[Adopted 7-15-2003 by Ord. No. 03-2307]
The purpose of this article is to provide for
the annual registration of all nonowner-occupied single-family structures,
multifamily structures and rental room(s).
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Any room, rooms, suite, or portion thereof, whether furnished
or unfurnished, which is occupied or intended, arranged or designed
to be occupied for sleeping or dwelling purposes by one or more persons.
Structure with multidwelling units.
Principal residence of owner(s).[1]
Structure with a single dwelling unit.
[1]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "rental room(s),"
which immediately followed this definition, was repealed 12-23-2008
by Ord. No. 08-2412.
[Amended 12-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-2412]
A.
The owner(s)
of all two-family structures and nonowner-occupied single-family structures
shall register their structures annually with the Borough Code Enforcement
Bureau on forms specified by the Borough of Bergenfield.
B.
The owner(s)
of all two-family structures and nonowner-occupied single-family structures
shall register with the Borough Code Enforcement Bureau whenever a
change in occupancy occurs during the annual registration period.
[Amended 12-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-2412]
A.
The owner(s)
of all two-family structures and nonowner-occupied single-family structures
shall submit to an annual inspection of the structure for compliance
with New Jersey State statutes and Borough of Bergenfield ordinances
by the Code Enforcement Official or his designee. If the tenant refuses
to permit an inspection, the Code Enforcement Official shall obtain
a proper warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry.
[Amended 4-18-2017 by Ord. No. 17-2510]
B.
The owner(s)
of all two-family structures and nonowner-occupied single-family structures
shall submit to an inspection whenever a change in occupancy occurs
for compliance with New Jersey statutes and Borough of Bergenfield
ordinances by the Code Enforcement Official or his designee.
C.
The provisions
of this section shall be waived for any unit in a two-family structure
that is occupied by an owner of the property.
D.
The provisions
of this section shall be waived for owner(s) of any two-family structures
or nonowner-occupied single-family structures who receive deductions
from the Borough of Bergenfield's Tax Program for their status as
senior citizens and/or veterans.
[Amended 9-23-2003 by Ord. No. 03-2310]
A.
The minimum registration fee shall be $50.
B.
The registration and reregistration fees shall be
as follows:
(1)
Nonowner-occupied residential structure: $50.
C.
The registration and reregistration fee shall be waived
for all senior citizens and veterans who quay and have been approved
for the New Jersey State Senior Citizen's Property Tax Deduction pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 54:4-8.43 or the Veteran's Property Tax Deduction pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 54:4-8.13.
D.
After the first year has passed following enactment of Ordinance 03-2310, failure of any homeowner who would otherwise qualify for waiver of the registration or reregistration fee under Subsection C herein to comply with the other requirements of Ordinance 03-2310 shall forfeit said fee waiver permanently.
[Amended 12-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-2412]
The owner(s) of all two-family and nonowner-occupied single-family
structures shall, no later than February 15 of each calendar year,
submit an annual registration with the Borough Code Enforcement Official
or his designee on form(s) specified by the Borough of Bergenfield,
and to schedule an annual compliance inspection at that time.
[Amended 12-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-2412]
A.
Any owner(s)
who is not in compliance with this article shall receive written notice
from the Borough Code Enforcement Official, or his designee, to bring
the property into compliance within 30 days of the date of said notice.
[Amended 12-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-2412; 4-18-2017 by Ord. No.
17-2510]
Structures subject to registration under N.J.S.A.
55:13B-1 et seq. are exempt from compliance with this article.
