§ 8-15. TRAILER CAMPS.

8.15.1 Definitions. As used in this Section:

Camp site shall mean any place where a person is permitted to sleep or dwell in anything other than a permanent structure.

Trailer shall mean any self-propelled or non self-propelled vehicle or portable or semi-portable structure used or intended for use as a temporary or permanent dwelling or sleeping place for one (1) or more persons, including but not limited to mobile homes, dependent and independent travel trailers, piggyback campers, camp cars, mobile home buses and tents and further any self-propelled or non self-propelled vehicle or portable or semi-portable structure used or intended for use as a temporary or permanent storage facility, office facility, laboratory facility, business facility or any other industrial or commercial use.

Trailer camp shall mean any place where two (2) or more trailers may be parked, other than an enclosed building, for more than three (3) hours, including but not limited to mobile home parks and trailer parks.

(Ord. #1015, § 7-8.1; Ord. #1333A, § 7-8.1)

8-15.2 License Required. No person shall operate a trailer camp or camp site within the Borough without having obtained a license and paid the required license fee.

(Ord. #1015, § 7-8.2)

8-15.3 Applications. Applications for licenses shall be made to the Borough Clerk and shall contain the following information:

a.

The name and address of the applicant. If the applicant is a corporation, the name and address of the registered agent and the address of the corporation's principal place of business.

b.

A statement as to whether the applicant is the owner of the premises upon which the proposed trailer court will operate.

c.

The total number of trailer stands in the proposed trailer camp.

d.

Three (3) copies of a site plan of the proposed trailer camp on a scale no smaller than one (1″) inch equal to forty (40′) feet and clearly showing the following:

1.

The area, shape and size of the site, all properties within five hundred (500′) feet of the site boundaries, and all buildings on those properties.

2.

Topography of the site drawn at a ten (10′) foot contour level.

3.

Any prominent natural features on the site.

4.

The location and size of all easements for gas, water and electric lines.

5.

The locations of all proposed trailer sites and accessory buildings, sidewalks, driveways, roads, parking areas, buffer strips and recreation areas.

6.

The proposed grading and drainage plan for the site.

e.

Appropriate information as to the location and type of facilities provided for water supply, sewage disposal and garbage disposal. If any laundry or similar facilities are to be provided, information as to their location and type shall also be included. This information may be included in the site plan.

f.

Appropriate evidence as to the good character and business responsibility of the applicant.

(Ord. #1015, § 7-8.3)

8-15.4 License Fee. The following fees shall be established for a Trailer Camp License issued in the Borough:

a.	Annual license (per trailer)	$200.00, upon application
b.	Annual license (after 7/1)	$25.00 surcharge

 

(Ord. #1015, § 7-8.4; Ord. #174-91, § 1; Ord. #523-97, § 1; Ord. #578-98, § 1M; Ord. #808-02, § 1)

8-15.5 Parking for Repair or Storage Restricted. It shall be unlawful for any person to park any trailer or camp car for any period exceeding two (2) hours on any street in the Borough, or on any premises within the limits of the Borough except for the purpose of repair or storage.

(Ord. #1015, § 7-8.5)

8-15.6 Camp Registry. Each licensee shall maintain a camp registry, and each month shall prepare three (3) copies of the previous month's registry setting forth the license number of each trailer; the serial number, body type and license number of each automobile; date of arrival, whether still at camp and, if not, the date of departure; and the age, name and last permanent address of the owner of each car and trailer and of each occupant thereof. A copy shall be delivered to the Clerk, to the Clerk of the Municipal Court, and to the Tax Collector, together with payment to the Tax Collector of all fees due the Borough as provided herein. No license shall be transferable without permission of the Council.

(Ord. #1015, § 7-8.6)

8-15.7 Police and Fire Regulations. The Chief of the Police Department and the Chief of the Fire Department shall establish rules and regulations necessary for the maintenance of adequate lighting, safety, police regulation and fire prevention.

(Ord. #1015, § 7-8.7)

8-15.8 Inspection Authorized. Each licensed place or premises shall at all times comply with all proper police, health and fire regulations imposed by the Borough Council, Board of Health, the Police Chief or the Fire Chief.

Any business and the place and premises where conducted shall be subject to examination and inspection by day or night by the Council or a Council Committee and by the police, fire and health authorities of the Borough.

(Ord. #1015, § 7-8.8)

8-15.9 Revocation of License. In case of failure or refusal to comply with any of the terms or provisions of this section the Council may, on notice and hearing, refuse or revoke any license applied for or granted.

(Ord. #1015, § 7-8.9)

8-15.10 Trailer Prohibition. No person, firm, partnership or corporation shall own, operate, lease, or maintain within the limits of the Borough of Sayreville any trailer or trailers without first complying fully with the terms of this section.

(Ord. #1333A, § 7-8.10)

8.15.11 Applications. The Borough Clerk shall modify the application form to suit the requirements of an applicant desiring to use a trailer within the Borough.

(Ord. #1333A, § 7-8.11)

8-15.12 License Fee. The owner or operator of a trailer to be used for any purpose other than a dwelling, sleeping place, camper, mobile home or any other recreational use shall pay a license fee of two hundred ($200.00) dollars per trailer per annum. The fee shall cover the calendar year and shall not be apportionable nor transferable. The license fee shall not be for revenue but shall be for supervision only.

(Ord. #1333A, § 7-8.12)

8-15.13 Certain Locations Prohibited. No license shall be issued for the conduct of any such business, industry or other nonresidential use and no permit shall be issued for anything or act if the premises, building or location of such trailer or trailers be used for a purpose that does not fully comply with any ordinance of the Borough. No such license or permit shall be issued for the conduct of such use or performance of any act which would involve a violation of Chapter XXVIII, Zoning.

(Ord. #1333A, § 7-8.13)