§ 115-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

ABANDON

To desert, ignore, or fail to maintain a property in a safe, habitable condition.

ACCUMULATION

The gathering together and increasing in amount of items over a period of time.

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Township Council of the Township of West Windsor.

DWELLING

Shall be defined as specified in the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23-1 et seq.; Regulations for the Maintenance of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings, N.J.A.C. 5:10-1 et seq.; Regulations Governing Rooming and Boarding Houses, N.J.A.C. 5:27-1 et seq.; or the New Jersey State Housing Code, N.J.A.C. 5:28-1 et seq., as may be the case.

ENFORCING OFFICIAL

The Health Officer or other official authorized by the Township to enforce this chapter.

INSECTS

Insects that have public health significance for disease transmission.

JUNK AND DEBRIS

Includes but is not limited any object which has outlived its usefulness in its original form (notwithstanding the fact that the object may have scrap value or could be reconditioned with substantial repair) where such object, due to its present condition and/or visibility, may reasonably be construed to be unsightly, dangerous, or creating a condition that is detrimental or potentially detrimental to the health and/or safety of the residents of West Windsor Township. As used herein the phrase "junk and debris" does not include inoperable vehicles.

NOXIOUS WEEDS

Any plant designated by a federal, state, or county government as injurious to public health, agriculture, recreation, wildlife or property. A noxious weed may be native or nonnative, invasive or noninvasive and may also be commonly defined as a plant that grows out of place and is competitive, persistent, and pernicious.

PERSON

An individual, firm, corporation, association, society or partnership and its agents or employees.

PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN

Any matter, conditions, or things that cause worry, solicitude, or anxiety for the health, safety and welfare of the public due to their dangerous or unsanitary nature.

PUBLIC RESTROOM

A room equipped with toilet facilities unarguably intended for public use in all public facilities and in establishments where commercial activity takes place.

RODENTS

Rodents that have public health significance for disease transmission.

TOWNSHIP

The Township of West Windsor, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey.

TRACTOR TRAILER

A cab and/or trailer unit.

USABLE MATERIAL PROPERLY STORED

Nonperishable materials stored for new construction or other items, which are used within 30 days, and are not part of a continuing practice of accumulating items on a property, and which are stored elevated off the ground and maintained in such a manner that does not provide a potential habitat for insects or rodents. Usable materials properly stored on commercial properties are nonperishable materials stored in compliance with West Windsor Township Land Use Regulations and in a manner that does not provide a potential habitat for insects or rodents.

VERMIN

An animal or insect of public health significance for disease transmission.

Added 9-12-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-21