ORDINANCE 12-2005

 

 

ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING CHAPTER 107 OF THE MADISON BOROUGH CODE REGARDING HANDLING OF LEAVES UNDER THE NEW STATE STORM WATER REGULATIONS

 

 

WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended amending Chapter 107 of the Madison Borough Code entitled "Garbage, Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclables", in order to comply with the new State Storm Water Management, Regulations.

WHEREAS, the Borough Council, after due consideration has determined to proceed with said recommendation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, as follows:

SECTION 1: Section 107-3 of the Borough Code entitled "Preparation for Collection; Prohibited Locations" is hereby amended to read as follows:

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B. No refuse, grass clippings, yard waste, hedge clippings, shrubbery clippings, tree branches, tree cuttings or other similar material shall be placed, pushed, blown, raked or swept in or onto any public walk or sidewalk, so as to interfere with public travel.

 

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D. No leaves, grass clippings, hedge clippings, tree branches, tree cuttings, yard waste or other similar material shall be placed in any manner in any street at any time. Leaves placed for collection during fall pickup shall not be placed in any manner in a street.

 

 

SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED

 

 

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ELLWOOD R. KERKESLAGER, Mayor

Attest:

 

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MARILYN SCHAEFER, Borough Clerk