No collection of garbage, ashes, refuse, leaves
or other waste matter shall be performed or take place and no vehicles
used in the collection of said material shall be operated on the streets
of the Township of Rochelle Park between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and
6:00 a.m.
[Amended 9-21-2016 by Ord. No. 1104-16]
Any violation of this article shall, upon conviction, be punishable
as follows:
A. For the first offense in any calendar year, by a fine of $25.
B. For the second offense in any calendar year, by a fine of $50.
C. For the third offense in any calendar year, by a fine of between
$100 and $250. A court appearance shall be mandatory for a third offense.
D. For the fourth offense, by a fine up to $1,000, and/or imprisonment
for a term not exceeding 90 days, or any combination thereof. A court
appearance shall be mandatory for a fourth offense.
E. If the owner of any property who is charged with violating this article
chooses to enter a plea of guilty for a first or second offense, he
shall be entitled to pay the fine without the necessity of a court
appearance.
F. Separate violation. Except as otherwise provided, every day that
the violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate violation.
G. This section may be enforced by the Department of Public Works, Health
Department, Police Department, Building Department or Property Maintenance
Department.