As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Those premises used in whole or in part for the operation of self-service, coin-operated washing, drying, dry-cleaning machines and self-operated car washes.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Ewing 11-24-1998 by Ord. No. 98-13 as Ch. 171 of the 1998 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Every person owning or operating a self-service laundromat, launderette, dry-cleaning machine establishment or self-operated car wash shall obtain a license from the Clerk. The license shall be displayed at a conspicuous place upon the premises.
Any person applying for a license shall pay the fee set forth in Chapter 172, Fees. A separate license shall be obtained for each establishment.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, maintain or use in any public or quasi-public place or in any building, store or other place where the public is invited any coin-operated dry-cleaning machines, washers or dryers, related items and self-operated car washes unless the proprietor or attendant in charge of the premises where the installation is located is on duty during the prevailing time between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. During the time an attendant is not on continuous duty, there shall be conspicuously posted a telephone number where notice may be given in the event of machine breakdown or some other emergency.