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esidential character of the properties in the same block and on both sides of the street on which the premises front, such that the materials used will not be of a kind that by their appearance, under prevailing appraisal practices and standards will depreciate the values of neighboring and adjoining premises. 5. General Maintenance. The exterior of every structure or accessory structure (including fences) shall be maintained in good repair and all surfaces thereof shall be kept painted or whitewashed where necessary for purposes of preservation and appearance. They shall be maintained free of broken glass, loose shingles, crumbling stone or brick, excessive peeling paint or other condition reflective of deterioration or inadequate maintenance to the end that the property itself may be preserved, safety and fire hazards eliminated, and adjoining properties and the neighborhood protected from blighting influences. No structure, or part thereof, shall be boarded up or otherwise kept in a state of disrepair. 6. Front Yard Parking. No person shall park, stop or stand any motor vehicle, or permit or suffer the same to be done, in any front yard of premises occupied by a dwelling or hotel except on driveways and parking areas constructed and installed in compliance with applicable Township ordinances and not less than three (3) feet from the interior front sidewalk line adjacent to those premises. b. Nonresidential. The exterior of the premises and the condition of accessory structures shall be maintained so that the appearance of the premises and all buildings thereon shall reflect a level of maintenance in keeping with the standards of the neighborhood or such higher standards as may be adopted as part of a plan of urban renewal by the Township, and it shall be the duty of the owner or operator to maintain the premises as set forth herein, including, but not limited to the following: 1. Landscaping. All lawns, trees, hedges and bushes shall be maintained so as not to obstruct public access to sidewalks and roadways. Trees, hedges and bushes shall be kept trimmed so that they do not cross the line of the

shes shall be maintained so as not to obstruct public access to sidewalks and roadways. Trees, hedges and bushes shall be kept trimmed so that they do not cross the line of the sidewalk from the ground to a height of seven (7) feet.

Lawns shall be trimmed and maintained and shall not exceed a height of eight (8) inches from the ground. All lawns, trees, hedges and bushes in violation of any and all provisions of this Ordinance shall be removed, trimmed, or cut to conform to the requirements set forth herein. 2. Signs and Billboards. All permanent signs and billboards exposed to public view permitted by reason of other regulations as a lawful non-conforming use shall be maintained in good repair. Any signs which have excessively weathered or faded or those upon which the paint has excessively peeled or cracked shall, with their supporting members, be removed or put into a good state of repair, all nonoperative or broken electrical signs shall be repaired or shall, with their supporting members, be removed. 3. Windows. All windows shall be left uncovered and shall not be opaque to the public view. All windows exposed to public view shall be kept clean and free of marks or foreign substances. No stock or inventory shall be permitted in the window display area. All screening of interiors shall be maintained clean and in a good state of repair. Under extraordinary circumstances and with the advance written permission of the Director of the Planning Department certain areas of the window may be screened from the public view. 4. All tenants or property owners occupying the street level of a commercial property shall be responsible to sweep and clean all sidewalks and brick pavers in front of their establishment so that they remain free of litter, debris, graffiti, oil, cigarette butts, gum, newspapers, refuse, and all garbage. In order to maintain or restore the level of cleanliness needed, power washing may be needed. Those tenants/owners on a corner shall be responsible for sidewalks and brick pavers on all sides as described above. If there is not a ground level tenant, or if the entire building is vacant, the property owner shall be responsible for maintenance of the sidewalks, brick pavers and landscaping as described in this subsection. Any trees or landscaping in front of the establishment shall be watered, pruned and maintained. Landscaping

the sidewalks, brick pavers and landscaping as described in this subsection. Any trees or landscaping in front of the establishment shall be watered, pruned and maintained. Landscaping shall not be removed or replaced with gravel, asphalt or wood chips. 5. Signs or Advertisements; Removal. Except for "For Rent" signs, any temporary sign or other paper advertising material glued or otherwise attached to a window or windows or otherwise exposed in public view shall be removed at the expiration of the event or sale for which it is erected or within sixty (60) days after erection, whichever shall occur sooner. Except during the course of repairs or alterations, no more than thirty-three and one-third (33 1/3%) percent of the square footage of any single window or single window display area shall be devoted to signs or other temporary advertising material attached to the window or windows or otherwise exposed to public view. 6. Awnings and Marquees. Any awning or marquee and its accompanying structural members which extend over any street, sidewalk or other portion of the premises shall be maintained in good repair and shall not constitute a nuisance or a safety hazard. In the event such awnings or marquees are not properly maintained in accordance with the foregoing, they shall, together with their supporting members, be removed forthwith. In the event the awnings or marquees are made of cloth, plastic, or of similar materials, the cloth or plastic where exposed to public view shall be maintained in good condition and shall not show evidence of excessive weathering, discoloration, ripping, tearing, or other holes. Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize any encroachment on streets, sidewalks, or other parts of the public domain. (1972 Code § 16-8.2; Ord. No. 1573-98 § 1; Ord. No. 1715-00 §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 1727-00 § 1)

2362-12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE CREATING A RECLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE OF CERTAIN TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES SETTING FORTH THEIR TITLES, CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGES AND ADOPTING A SALARY GUIDE AND ESTABLISHING THE EMPLOYEE’S STATUS AS A TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEE AND UNDER THE GUIDELINES OF THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL. BE IT ORDAINED by the Township council of the Township of West Orange as follows: SECTION 1. That an ordinance amending an ordinance adopting and creating a reclassification and salary schedule of certain Township of West Orange Municipal employees, setting a salary guide and establishing the employee’s status as a Township employee and under the guidelines of the New Jersey Department of Personnel as filed in the office of the Municipal Clerk for the following positions: TITLE MINIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM 1/1/11 1/1/12 01/1/13 Fire Official 7,500 Plumbing Inspector 20,000 71,368 Tax Searcher 25,000 62,008 Municipal Clerk 67,500 117,258 Violations Clerk 30,000 56,372 Health Officer (Interlocal Contract) 3,900 8,798 8,974 9,153 Sr. Citizen Program Aide 7,500 Asst. Sr. Citizen Program Aide 5,000 SECTION 2. This ordinance and the titles and salary ranges herein provided shall become effective January 1, 2011, 2012, and 2013. SECTION 3. All ordinances and parts of ordinances heretofore enacted which are inconsistent with any provision of this ordinance are, to the extent of such inconsistency, hereby repealed. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. Victor Cirilo, Council President Robert D. Parisi,

fect upon final passage and publication in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. Victor Cirilo, Council President Robert D. Parisi, Mayor Karen J. Carnevale, Municipal Clerk INTRODUCED: October 2, 2012 ADOPTED: October 16, 2012 Approved as to the form and legality on the basis of the facts set forth. 2362-12 October 16, 2012

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY Titles and ranges per adoption of 2012 budget. Inter-local contract per Essex Fells Contract. Municipal Clerk per Executive Session.