2964-26 Amending Chapter 17, Sect(s) 7.9, 7.10, 12.3b.pdf

2964-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 17, “SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT,” SECTIONS 7.9 “LEAF DISPOSAL PERIOD,” 7.10, “WARNING; PENALTY,” AND 12.3b “PROCEDURE FOR REIMBURSEMENT,” OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council of the Township of West Orange (the “Township”), have an interest in the efficient administration of government services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-1, the governing body of a municipality may make, amend, repeal, and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this State or Federal Government, as it may deem necessary and proper for the good of government, order and protection of person and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants, and as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this subtitle, or by any law; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to amend Chapter 17, “Solid Waste Management,” Sections 7.9, “Leaf Disposal Period,” 7.10, “Warning; Penalty,” and 12.3b, “Procedure for Reimbursement,” of the Township Municipal Code to define and clarify the duties of the Director of Engineering; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, being the governing body thereof, that Sections 7.9, “Leaf Disposal Period,” 7.10, “Warning; Penalty,” and 12.3b, “Procedure for Reimbursement,” of Chapter 17, “Solid Waste Management,” shall be amended as follows. Section 1. RECITALS. The foregoing whereas clauses are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Section 2. C Chapter 17, “Solid Waste Management,” Sections 7.9, “Leaf Disposal Period,” 7.10, “Warning; Penalty,” and 12.3b, “Procedure for Reimbursement,” shall be amended as follows. Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. §17-7.9 Leaf Disposal Period The Leaf Disposal Period shall commence each calendar year on October 1st and close on December 10th. The Township Engineer Director or Superintendent of Public Works, upon at least three weeks' notice to the public, may extend the date on which the Leaf Disposal Period commences or closes. Sweeping, raking, blowing or otherwise placing yard waste that is not

Works, upon at least three weeks' notice to the public, may extend the date on which the Leaf Disposal Period commences or closes. Sweeping, raking, blowing or otherwise placing yard waste that is not containerized at the curb and gutter or along the street is only allowed during the seven days prior to a scheduled and announced collection. Placement of leaves at the curb and gutter or along the street at any other time or in any other manner is a violation of this section. If such placement of leaves occurs, the party responsible for placement of