Index: A
Abandoned vehicles
Abandonment
Ch 21—
Clean Environment
ยงย 22-5—
Fees for construction permits.
Ch 47—
Housing Code
53-2{10}—
REFUSE
Ch 78—
Property Maintenance
ยงย 96-3—
Abandonment of cart on streets and sidewalks prohibited.
Ch 109—
Streets and Sidewalks
117-1{11}—
TOW TRUCK
117-1{13}—
TOWING SERVICE
Ch 124—
Vacant and Abandoned Properties
124-1{2}—
VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTY
ยงย 124-4—
Fee schedule.
ยงย 124-5—
Requirements for owners of vacant and abandoned property.
Ch 125—
Vehicles, Abandoned or Junked
ยงย 125-1—
Legislative findings.
125-2A{1}—
ABANDONED VEHICLE
125-2A{2}—
JUNK AUTOMOBILE or JUNK AUTOMOBILE BODY
ยงย 125-3—
Abandonment of vehicles prohibited.
ยงย 125-6—
Impoundment of vehicles.
ยงย 125-10—
Penalties.
ยงย 131-21—
Vehicles in residential districts.
ยงย 131-24—
Satellite antennas.
ยงย 131-39—
Nonconforming uses and lots.
ยงย 131-52.8—
Removal of abandoned antennas and towers.
ยงย 131-52.9—
Existing towers.
ยงย 131-52.19—
Removal, relocation and abandonment.
ยงย DL-1—
Disposition of legislation.
Accessory buildings and structures
ยงย 21A-9—
Exterior of buildings.
ยงย 22-5—
Fees for construction permits.
37-5{33}—
START OF CONSTRUCTION
ยงย 107B-9—
Exemptions.
ยงย 111-15—
Accessory buildings.
131-2C{1}—
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE
131-2C{66}—
HOTEL
131-2C{69}—
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
131-2C{140}—
STORAGE SHED, PRIVATE
131-2C{148}—
STRUCTURE HEIGHT
ยงย 131-8—
Accessory buildings and structures.
ยงย 131-11—
Fences and walls.
ยงย 131-12—
Garden apartment dwelling groups.
ยงย 131-14—
Off-street parking, loading and driveways.
ยงย 131-17—
Private storage sheds.
ยงย 131-30—
Drive-in banks.
ยงย 131-36—
Amusement centers.
ยงย 131-51—
Planned commercial development regulations.
ยงย 131-52.6—
Conditional use permits.
Accessory uses
Accident reports
Advertising
Ch 5—
Administrative Code
ยงย 5-7—
Meetings.
ยงย 5-10—
Purchases.
ยงย 6-6—
Issuance of alarm panel license.
ยงย 21-12—
Distribution of handbills and advertising material.
39A-1{1}—
GARAGE SALE
ยงย 39A-3—
Regulations governing sales.
ยงย 39A-4—
Persons and sales excepted.
ยงย 50-7—
Review standards.
ยงย 53-9—
Advertising restricted.
ยงย 62-5—
Installation and maintenance standards.
ยงย 63-6—
Specific prohibitions.
ยงย 68-11—
Protection of public property.
ยงย 70-4—
Procedures for filling vacant positions.
ยงย 73-3—
General regulations.
ยงย 73-6—
Application procedures.
ยงย 77A-3—
License requirement for dealers.
82A-3{19}—
NEWSPAPER
89-57{1}—
BOARDING HOME FOR CHILDREN
ยงย 96-8—
Disposal at public sale.
ยงย 96A-2—
Short-term rentals prohibited.
96A-3{1}—
ADVERTISE or ADVERTISING
ยงย 96A-5—
Advertising prohibited.
ยงย 106-2—
License required.
ยงย 106-3—
Establishment requirement.
ยงย 106-5—
Applicability.
ยงย 106-6—
Exemptions.
ยงย 106-7—
Application requirements; fee.
ยงย 106-9—
Duties of licensee.
ยงย 109-11—
Litter prohibited; advertising restricted.
ยงย 112-15—
Hotel and motel room occupancy tax established.
ยงย 120-13—
Sales and advertising in parks prohibited.
ยงย 126-9.1—
Commercial vehicle restrictions.
ยงย 126-9.2—
Parking restricted: business districts.
131-2C{28}—
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
131-2C{129}—
SIGN
131-2C{130}—
SIGN, ADVERTISING
131-2C{131}—
SIGN AREA
131-2C{147}—
STRUCTURE
ยงย 131-7—
Schedule of regulations
ยงย 131-51—
Planned commercial development regulations.
ยงย 131-52.17—
Location and siting.
Advisory Board
Affirmative marketing
Affordable housing
Air conditioning
Alarm systems
Ch 6—
Alarm Equipment Installation
ยงย 6-1—
Findings and declarations.
ยงย 6-2—
Purpose.
ยงย 6-3—
Scope.
6-4{1}—
ALARM DEVICE
6-4{2}—
ALARM PANEL
6-4{3}—
ALARM SYSTEM
6-4{5}—
DIAL ALARM
6-4{6}—
FALSE ALARMS
6-4{7}—
LICENSEE
6-4{8}—
LOCAL ALARM
6-4{9}—
PERMITTEE
ยงย 6-5—
Alarm panel license.
ยงย 6-6—
Issuance of alarm panel license.
ยงย 6-7—
Alarm panel permits; application, issuance and fee; false alarms.
ยงย 6-8—
Dial alarms.
ยงย 6-9—
Registration of alarm systems.
Ch 18—
Building Code
Ch 22—
Construction Codes, Uniform
ยงย 22-5—
Fees for construction permits.
Ch 33—
Fire Department
ยงย 33-6—
Requirements for admission to membership.
ยงย 33-8—
Requirements for continued membership.
ยงย 33-10—
Suspension or termination of membership.
ยงย 33-18—
Removal of apparatus prohibited; exceptions.
ยงย 33-23—
Special duty fire fighters.
ยงย 33-25—
Line-of-duty activities.
ยงย 33A-5—
Rules for junior firefighters
ยงย 50-11—
Required improvements.
ยงย 61-5—
Building and area locations.
Ch 63—
Noise Control
ยงย 63-7—
Exceptions.
Ch 63A—
Numbering of Buildings and Lots
ยงย 68-3—
Disorderly persons.
ยงย 68-4—
False public alarms.
ยงย 68-6—
Harassment.
Ch 79—
Public Amusement Structures
ยงย 79-1—
Safety devices required.
Alcoholic beverages
Ch 7—
Alcoholic Beverages
ยงย 7-1—
Conditions for issuance of plenary retail distribution licenses.
ยงย 7-2—
Hours of legal sale for plenary retail distribution licenses.
ยงย 7-4—
Consumption on licensed premises restricted; fee.
ยงย 7-5—
Sale of malt alcoholic beverages restricted.
ยงย 7-6—
Hours of legal sale of malt alcoholic beverages; fee.
ยงย 7-7—
Enabling provisions.
ยงย 7-8—
Consumption; possession of open containers.
ยงย 7-9—
Prohibited transfers to minors.
ยงย 7-10—
Administrative authority; enforcement.
ยงย 7-11—
Prerequisites to license issuance or transfer.
ยงย 7-12—
License required.
ยงย 7-13—
Plenary retail consumption license.
ยงย 7-19—
Suspension and revocation of licenses.
ยงย 7-20—
Hours of sale and consumption.
ยงย 7-21—
Restrictions on minors.
ยงย 7-23—
Location restrictions.
ยงย 23-1—
Emergency; powers of Mayor.
ยงย 23-4—
Prohibitions.
Ch 54—
Loitering
ยงย 55-7—
Alcoholic beverages or controlled dangerous substances prohibited.
65-2{1}—
OUTDOOR CAFE
Ch 68—
Peace and Good Order
Ch 73—
Playgrounds, Parks, Open Spaces and Recreation Areas
ยงย 73-3—
General regulations.
ยงย 73-6—
Application procedures.
ยงย DL-1—
Disposition of legislation.
Aluminum
Amusements
Ch 6—
Alarm Equipment Installation
Ch 8—
Amusement Games
ยงย 8-1—
Purpose.
ยงย 8-2—
License required; exemption from provisions; applications.
ยงย 8-4—
License fees; substitution of games or machines.
ยงย 8-6—
Hours of operation.
Ch 18—
Building Code
Ch 22—
Construction Codes, Uniform
26-1{6}—
PET
Ch 34A—
Fire Safety
Ch 68—
Peace and Good Order
Ch 79—
Public Amusement Structures
ยงย 79-1—
Safety devices required.
ยงย 79-2—
Inspection for fire prevention purposes.
ยงย 79-3—
Obstructions prohibited.
ยงย 79-4—
Smoking prohibited.
ยงย 79-5—
Display of safety diagram required; penalty.
ยงย 79-7—
Regulations governing film and booths.
ยงย 79-12—
Regulations governing licensing; fees.
ยงย 83-1—
Establishment.
131-2C{5}—
AMUSEMENT CENTER
131-2C{6}—
AMUSEMENT MACHINE
131-2C{104}—
PLACE OF ASSEMBLY, PUBLIC
ยงย 131-7—
Schedule of regulations
ยงย 131-36—
Amusement centers.
Anchoring
Animals
Ch 10—
Animals
ยงย 10-1—
Applicability.
ยงย 10-2—
Animals subject to quarantine.
ยงย 10-3—
Release.
19-2B{2}—
BUILDING
Ch 20A—
Cat Licensing
20A-1{1}—
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
20A-1{8}—
VACCINATION
ยงย 20A-3—
Licensing requirements.
ยงย 20A-5—
Sick or diseased cats.
21-2{7}—
SOLID WASTE
ยงย 21A-6—
Premises to be maintained free of hazards.
Ch 26—
Dogs, Pets, Animals and Kennels
26-1{6}—
PET
ยงย 26-6—
Nuisances prohibited; removal of feces; requirements for disposal.
ยงย 26-7—
Provision for Animal Warden, dog pound.
ยงย 26-8—
Dogs to be impounded.
ยงย 26-9—
Notification of owner.
ยงย 26-12—
Provisions for disposal; report required.
ยงย 26-19—
Dangerous dogs destroyed.
ยงย 26-20—
Interference with officials prohibited; penalty.
40-1{5}—
GARBAGE
43-2{1}—
BROWN GREASE
43-2{2}—
FATS, OILS, AND GREASES
53-2{3}—
GARBAGE
53-2{10}—
REFUSE
ยงย 55-4—
Compliance with health codes required; prices and standards to be posted; sanitary requirements.
ยงย 63-6—
Specific prohibitions.
ยงย 64A-1—
Definitions.
ยงย 68-13—
Hunting and firearms; exceptions.
ยงย 70-9—
Departmental working hours.
ยงย 73-3—
General regulations.
ยงย 76-26—
Clothing allowance of Animal Warden.
Ch 89—
Sanitary Code
89-1C{3}—
CATTLE
89-1C{7}—
FISH
89-1C{8}—
GARBAGE
89-1C{10}—
MEAT
ยงย 89-4—
Deposit of offensive matter prohibited.
ยงย 89-7—
Storage of putrescible matter restricted.
ยงย 89-12—
Services; acts requiring licenses.
Ch 89 Art V—
Live Animals and Poultry.
ยงย 89-21—
Keeping of animals; prohibitions.
ยงย 89-22—
Exceptions; licensing; fees.
ยงย 89-28—
Regulations governing cows, stables.
ยงย 89-31—
Mercantile refrigeration.
ยงย 89-32—
Regulations governing meat.
ยงย 89-54—
Rabid animals.
ยงย 89-55—
Communicable diseases of animals.
ยงย 89-56—
Animal bites.
ยงย 93-4—
Certain discharges prohibited.
Ch 107C—
Stormwater Management Control: Feeding of Wildlife
107C-2{6}—
WILDLIFE
131-2C{14}—
BUILDING
131-2C{24}—
CEMETERY
ยงย 131-7—
Schedule of regulations
ยงย 131-11—
Fences and walls.
ยงย 131-12—
Garden apartment dwelling groups.
ยงย DL-1—
Disposition of legislation.
Antennas
131-2C{123}—
SATELLITE ANTENNA OR DISH
131-2C{147}—
STRUCTURE
ยงย 131-7—
Schedule of regulations
ยงย 131-12—
Garden apartment dwelling groups.
ยงย 131-24—
Satellite antennas.
Ch 131 Art IXA—
Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas
ยงย 131-52.1—
Purpose.
131-52.2{1}—
ALTERNATIVE TOWER STRUCTURE
131-52.2{3}—
ANTENNA
131-52.2{5}—
COLLOCATION
131-52.2{9}—
HEIGHT
131-52.2{11}—
MONOPOLE
131-52.2{12}—
MOUNT
131-52.2{13}—
PREEXISTING TOWERS and PREEXISTING ANTENNAS
131-52.2{16}—
TOWER
131-52.2{17}—
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
ยงย 131-52.3—
Applicability.
ยงย 131-52.4—
General requirements.
ยงย 131-52.5—
Towers and antennas not permitted uses.
ยงย 131-52.6—
Conditional use permits.
ยงย 131-52.7—
Buildings or other equipment storage.
ยงย 131-52.8—
Removal of abandoned antennas and towers.
ยงย 131-52.9—
Existing towers.
ยงย 131-52.11—
Site plan approval required.
131-52.14{2}—
ANTENNA
131-52.14{7}—
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
131-52.14{23}—
SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY
131-52.14{28}—
WIRELESS FACILITY
ยงย 131-52.17—
Location and siting.
ยงย 131-52.22—
Application review.
ยงย 131-52.23—
Permitted use.
ยงย 131-52.24—
Governance of deployments outside of public right-of-way.
Apartments
ยงย 22-5—
Fees for construction permits.
ยงย 22-6—
Fees for other permits and certificates.
ยงย 45-1—
Establishment of heliport; dedication of land.
ยงย 50-11—
Required improvements.
ยงย 63A-3—
Specific requirements for numbers.
ยงย 64-1—
Code adopted by reference.
ยงย 68-3—
Disorderly persons.
ยงย 70-80—
Applicability.
ยงย 77A-5—
Identification of seller; recordkeeping requirements for dealers.
ยงย 79-7—
Regulations governing film and booths.
ยงย 79-12—
Regulations governing licensing; fees.
ยงย 82A-10—
Source separation; exemption from source separation requirements.
ยงย 83A-7—
Tax surcharge.
ยงย 83A-16—
Vacancy decontrol.
ยงย 89-34—
Structural regulations.
ยงย 89-35—
Regulations governing bakeries.
ยงย 89-44—
Layman's report; time limit.
ยงย 89-77—
Usage and structural requirements.
ยงย 89-79—
Water required.
96A-3{3}—
DWELLING UNIT
ยงย 106-9—
Duties of licensee.
ยงย 109-48—
Permanent pavement.
131-2C{7}—
APARTMENT BUILDING
131-2C{8}—
APARTMENT UNITS
131-2C{31}—
CONDOMINIUM
131-2C{45}—
DWELLING, GARDEN APARTMENT GROUP
131-2C{125}—
SENIOR HOUSING
ยงย 131-3—
Districts established.
ยงย 131-7—
Schedule of regulations
ยงย 131-12—
Garden apartment dwelling groups.
ยงย 131-13—
Lighting.
ยงย 131-14—
Off-street parking, loading and driveways.
ยงย 131-23—
Utilities.
Appeals
ยงย 19-12—
Appeals.
ยงย 22-4—
Appeals.
ยงย 33-10—
Suspension or termination of membership.
ยงย 34-4—
Application for permit; notice to residents; appeal process.
ยงย 34A-8—
Appeals.
37-5{3}—
APPEAL
ยงย 37-14—
Duties and responsibilities of administrator.
ยงย 37-15—
Variance procedure; appeal board.
ยงย 51-8—
Time requirements for decision; default appeals.
ยงย 51-9.1—
through ยง 51-9.2. (Reserved)
ยงย 51-18—
Powers generally.
ยงย 51-19—
Appeals and applications.
ยงย 51-20—
Power to reverse or modify decisions.
ยงย 51-21—
Expiration of variance.
ยงย 51-22—
Powers granted by law.
ยงย 51-24—
Time requirements for decision.
ยงย 51-29—
Fees.
Ch 51 Art IV—
Appeals
ยงย 51-38—
Appeals to Zoning Board of Adjustment.
ยงย 51-39—
(Reserved)
ยงย 51-40—
Appeals from Zoning Board of Adjustment to governing body.
ยงย 51-41—
Procedure for appeals to governing body.
ยงย 51-45—
Pending applications.
ยงย 51-52—
Determination of completeness of submission; appeal of determination.
ยงย 51-60—
Development fees; Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
ยงย 57-9—
Appeal.
ยงย 64A-1—
Definitions.
ยงย 77A-4—
Application process for dealers; approval or denial.
ยงย 77A-6—
Retention; revocation; other restrictions.
ยงย 82A-21—
Appeal.
ยงย 83A-5—
Rent Board.
ยงย 83A-6—
Additional rent increase.
ยงย 83A-7—
Tax surcharge.
ยงย 83A-16—
Vacancy decontrol.
ยงย 95-16—
Appeals.
ยงย 104-3—
Application procedures; information required.
ยงย 105-4—
Investigation by Police Department.
ยงย 117-13—
Appeals.
ยงย 131-7—
Schedule of regulations
ยงย 131-24—
Satellite antennas.
ยงย 131-52.4—
General requirements.
Appeals board
Appointments
ยงย 4-19—
Term of office.
ยงย 4-30—
Term of office.
ยงย 4-31—
Nomination and appointment.
ยงย 4-37—
Appointment; term of office; removal; vacation; compensation.
ยงย 4-39—
Powers and duties of the Borough Administrator.
ยงย 4-44—
Position of Deputy Borough Clerk created.
ยงย 4-48—
Appointment; term of office; tenure; compensation.
ยงย 5-1—
Organization; officers; meetings (N.J.S.A. 40A:60-3).
ยงย 5-2—
Powers of Mayor (N.J.S.A. 40A:60-5).
ยงย 5-3—
Powers of Council (N.J.S.A. 40A:60-6).
ยงย 5-8—
Committees.
Ch 16 Art I—
Composition and Appointment of Members
ยงย 16-1—
Composition of Board.
ยงย 16-2—
Appointments and terms of office.
ยงย 25-4—
Members.
ยงย 26-7—
Provision for Animal Warden, dog pound.
ยงย 26-23—
Repealer.
31-5{2}—
PUBLIC OFFICER
ยงย 33-12—
Vacancy in Office of Chief, Deputy Chief, or Assistant Chief.
ยงย 33-17—
Absences and vacancies.
ยงย 33-27—
Member in Good Standing Committee.
ยงย 34A-6—
Supervision; appointments.
ยงย 34A-7—
Inspectors and other employees.
ยงย 37-13—
Designation of local administrator.
ยงย 51-1—
Establishment.
ยงย 51-1.1—
Alternate members.
ยงย 51-2—
Terms of office.
ยงย 51-3—
Vacancies.
ยงย 51-5—
Planning Board Attorney.
ยงย 51-10—
Citizens' Advisory Committee.
ยงย 51-13—
Establishment; composition.
ยงย 51-15—
Board of Adjustment Attorney.
ยงย 51-31—
Notice requirements for applications and hearings.
ยงย 57-8—
Rutherford Business Initiative Advisory Committee.
ยงย 60-4—
Municipal Court Judge; appointment, term.
ยงย 60-7—
Municipal Court Administrator; appointment, term.
ยงย 60-10—
Public Defender.
69-2{1}—
HEALTH OFFICER
ยงย 70-14—
Clerical employees; compensatory time.
ยงย 70-31—
Regulations governing sick leave.
ยงย 70-33—
Additional regulations governing sick leave.
ยงย 70-62—
Regulations governing termination of employment.
ยงย 76-2—
Nominations and appointments.
ยงย 76-2.1—
Nominations and appointments of special law enforcement officers.
ยงย 76-3—
Membership requirements.
ยงย 76-3.1—
Classes and membership requirements for special law enforcement officers.
ยงย 76-4—
State statutes applicable.
ยงย 76-5—
Police Surgeon; appointment, duties.
ยงย 76-6—
Probationary appointments.
ยงย 76-10—
Chief of Police; powers and duties.
ยงย 76-16—
Amount and conditions of uniform allowance.
ยงย 76-26—
Clothing allowance of Animal Warden.
77A-2{4}—
MUNICIPAL CLERK
ยงย 77A-4—
Application process for dealers; approval or denial.
ยงย 77A-6—
Retention; revocation; other restrictions.
ยงย 81-4—
Powers and duties.
82A-3{22}—
RECYCLING COORDINATOR
ยงย 83A-5—
Rent Board.
ยงย 89-32—
Regulations governing meat.
ยงย 89-39—
Annual appointment of Registrar.
ยงย 94-5—
Administrator to be designated.
95-2A{1}—
COMMISSION
ยงย 95-3—
Commission; personnel; appointment.
ยงย 95-4—
Commissioner's term lengths; subsequent appointments.
ยงย 95-5—
Alternate members.
ยงย 95-6—
Organization; salary of secretary.
ยงย 123-2—
Administration by Building Inspector.
ยงย 123-10—
Powers of Building Inspector.
131-2C{150}—
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
ยงย 131-7—
Schedule of regulations
131-52.14{11}—
DESIGNEE
ยงย DL-1—
Disposition of legislation.
Area yard and bulk regulations
Asbestos
Ashes
40-1{9}—
REFUSE
53-2{10}—
REFUSE
ยงย 56-1—
Deposits in public places restricted.
ยงย 73-3—
General regulations.
82A-3{11}—
GLASS
ยงย 89-8—
Marshlands controlled.
ยงย 89-12—
Services; acts requiring licenses.
ยงย 89-14—
Fees.
ยงย 89-16—
Regulations governing equipment.
ยงย 91-11—
Prohibited substances.
ยงย 93-4—
Certain discharges prohibited.
Assessments
ยงย 5-8—
Committees.
ยงย 21A-20—
Lien for abatement.
ยงย 37-14—
Duties and responsibilities of administrator.
ยงย 45-1—
Establishment of heliport; dedication of land.
ยงย 50-10—
Final plat.
ยงย 51-35—
Payment of taxes.
ยงย 51-60—
Development fees; Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
51-60B{6}—
EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUE
55-2{1}—
MASSAGE AND BODYWORK THERAPIES
ยงย 57-8—
Rutherford Business Initiative Advisory Committee.
ยงย 60-11—
Application for Public Defender representation; fee.
ยงย 63A-6—
Assignment of numbers resulting from subdivision of land.
ยงย 73-6—
Application procedures.
83A-1A{7}—
SECURITY DEPOSIT
ยงย 83A-6—
Additional rent increase.
ยงย 89-88—
Provision for removal by Board or the Property Maintenance Official.
95-2A{6}—
REPLACEMENT ASSESSMENT
ยงย 95-14—
Violations and penalties; restitution; enforcement.
ยงย 100-2—
Removal by borough authorized.
ยงย 105-3—
Application procedure; information, references required.
ยงย 107A-4—
Stormwater management requirements for major development.
ยงย 107B-6—
Required data.
ยงย 112-1—
Exemption of property, personal effects.
ยงย 112-2—
Application.
ยงย 112-6—
Exemptions allowed.
ยงย 112-14—
Lien established.
ยงย 124-7—
Violations and penalties.
ยงย 126-9.5—
Public parking spaces for charging of electric vehicles.
ยงย 126-36—
Purpose of parking fees.
ยงย 131-24—
Satellite antennas.
ยงย 131-52.6—
Conditional use permits.
Assessor
ยงย 4-7—
Duties of Building Inspector.
Ch 15—
(Reserved)
ยงย 50-8—
Sketch plat.
ยงย 51-8—
Time requirements for decision; default appeals.
ยงย 51-56—
Filing of final applications for major development proposals.
ยงย 51-60—
Development fees; Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
51-60B{6}—
EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUE
ยงย 61-5—
Building and area locations.
ยงย 63A-1—
Numbering required.
ยงย 63A-4—
Correction of improper numbering; notice.
ยงย 63A-5—
Application for correct number.
ยงย 63A-6—
Assignment of numbers resulting from subdivision of land.
ยงย 70-9—
Departmental working hours.
ยงย 112-12—
Exemption established.
ยงย 112-13—
Filing of application.
ยงย 123-7—
Disposition of costs.
ยงย 131-40—
Enforcement; permit procedure.
ยงย 131-48—
Certificate of zoning compliance fees and administration.