N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-6.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 19:4-6.5 - Property maintenance

(a) It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain in a safe and orderly condition all buildings, improvements and open space in accordance with these regulations.

(b) The following minimum maintenance activities shall be performed:

1. Properties shall be maintained free of outdoor storage, except where otherwise permitted, and debris.

i. Outdoor storage includes:

(1) The storage of equipment, materials, or merchandise, located outdoors or in containers or trailers; and

(2) The storage of unregistered, inoperable, or unserviceable vehicles, boats, or equipment, with the exception of unregistered vehicles for sale at vehicle sales facilities permitted by these regulations.

2. All drainage facilities, including ditches, basins, downspouts, gutters, inlets and pumps, shall be maintained in satisfactory operating condition and free of debris and siltation. Preventative and corrective maintenance shall be required to maintain the function of stormwater management measures.

3. Parking and loading areas shall be maintained free from hazardous conditions deterring from the proper and safe use of such areas, including the following:

i. Pavement, curbing, and sidewalks shall be maintained free of cracks and holes and other hazardous or unsightly conditions; and

ii. Paint, striping, signage, and traffic control features and markings shall be maintained so that they are clearly legible.

4. All refuse and recyclable materials shall be placed in refuse or recycling facilities in accordance with 19:4-8.1 5(f). Such areas, and any screening, shall be maintained in a safe, clean and efficient manner.

i. All dumpsters shall have covers.

5. All outdoor lighting shall be maintained in working condition.

6. Building finishes shall be kept free of peeling or cracked paint, rust or other unsightly conditions.

7. Upon a change of occupancy, including vacancy, of any building or tenant space, signage related to the prior occupant shall be removed within 30 days thereof.

8. All open space shall be properly maintained, as follows:

i. All plantings and groundcover shall be regularly watered and pruned;

ii. All dead materials shall be removed and replaced with living vegetation; and

iii. All lawn or other non-paved areas shall be kept trimmed and free from weeds and other undesirable growth.

9. All developed lots shall maintain a 15-foot buffer free of overgrown vegetation adjacent to buildings and public rights-of-way.

10. All vacant and/or unoccupied lots shall maintain a 15-foot buffer, free of overgrown vegetation and debris, adjacent to developed lots and public rights-of-way.

(c) Failure to maintain any property in the District in accordance with these regulations will result in enforcement action by the NJMC in accordance with 19:4-4.2 1.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-6.5

Amended by R.2009 d.40, effective 1/20/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 4696(a), 41 N.J.R. 624(b).
In (b)2, added the last sentence; and added (b)4i.