Things
You Should Know
ALARMS,
ALCOHOL
, ANIMAL LICENSING ,
BICYCLES
, BLOCK PARTIES , BUILDING,
REPAIRING, RENOVATING ,
CERTIFICATE
OF OCCUPANCY , CHARITABLE
SOLICITATION AND CANVASSING ,
CURBS
AND SIDEWALKS ,
FIRE
ARMS , FIREWORKS ,
GARAGE
SALES , GARBAGE ,
HEALTH
SERVICES ,
LANDLORD
TENANT LAW , LEAF PICK-UP ,
MUNICIPAL
POOL,
NEIGHBORHOOD
WATCH PROGRAM,
ONE
DAY LIQUOR LICENSES, OPEN BURNING,
PARKING,
PET ANIMAL CONTROL, POLICE
PROTECTION,
RABIES
CLINIC, RAFFLE LICENSES,
SIGNS,
SMOKE DETECTORS, SNOW
REMOVAL,
STRAY
AND MISSING ANIMALS, SWIMMING POOLS,
UTILITIES,
VACATION HOUSE CHECKS, VOTER
REGISTRATION, ZONING
ALARMS
Annual permit fees are charged for the
connection of private alarm systems. There are penalties for false alarms.
Residents who are considering the installation of an alarm system should
contact the Chief of Police for installation and permit information.
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ALCOHOL
The legal drinking age in New Jersey is
21. It is unlawful to possess unsealed alcoholic beverage containers in
any public place unless official permission has been granted. Retail consumption
is restricted during the following hours: 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. State
law prohibits the consumption of an alcoholic beverage by either the driver
or a passenger while in a motor vehicle. The possession of an unsealed
alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle is also prohibited.
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ANIMAL LICENSING
Cats and Dogs must be licensed each year.
Licenses are renewable as of January 1 of each year, and may be obtained
at the Clerk's Office. Licenses expire on December 31 each year. Rabies
immunity must extend throughout the period for which the license is being
issued. Immunity that expires within two months of the end of the licensing
period will be considered acceptable. However, animals whose immunity
expires more than two months (before Oct. 31st) from the end of the license
period must have boosters before a license is issued. Cats/Dogs reaching
licensing age (seven months) who are newly acquired, or who have come from
another State, should be licensed within ten days of arrival in Florham
Park. It is the responsibility of the pet owner to notify the Borough if
the animal is deceased or no longer resides in the Borough.
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BICYCLES
No registration is required, however,
State Law requires all children 14 years and younger must wear a helmet.
Report missing bicycles to the Police Department, 377-2200.
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BLOCK PARTIES
Permission must be granted by the Council
after review by the Police Department.
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BUILDING,
REPAIRING, RENOVATING
Check with the Construction Department
before undertaking any project to obtain the proper building, plumbing
or electrical permits. Call 377-2964. Plan ahead. Make sure all final inspections
have been completed, before you make final payment to the contractor. As
the property owner, you are responsible for all inspections which include
permits for re-roofing, roofing, siding, fencing, repairs and renovations.
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CERTIFICATE
OF OCCUPANCY
A certificate of occupancy ("CO") or continued
occupancy certificate is required every time a property changes ownership,
occupancy or use of all commercial establishments and all businesses. CO's
are available from the Construction Department. A fee is charged. Residential
dwellings do not require a certificate of occupancy on a resale, however,
a certificate of inspection from the Fire Official or designee for Smoke
Alarms is required. A fee is charged.
CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND CANVASSING
Application must be made to the Police
Department and permission granted by the Council before any canvassing
or charitable solicitations may take place.
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CURBS
AND SIDEWALKS
It is the responsibility of property owners
to maintain curbs and sidewalks in good repair. Florham Park standards
and construction permits are available in the Construction Office.
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FIRE ARMS
The hunting of game and the discharge
of firearms within the Borough limits are prohibited. State Law requires
the registration of fire arms of any type. Applications are handled by
the Police Department.
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FIREWORKS
The manufacture, sale and use of fireworks
are prohibited by State Law. Fireworks laws are enforced by the municipal
police and local fire officials.
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GARAGE SALES
There is no requirement for a license,
and no limitation to the number a resident may have each year. Any signs
posted must be removed by the end of the Sale Day. Signs are not permitted
on utility poles.
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GARBAGE COLLECTION
Household trash is collected by private
hauler.
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HEALTH SERVICES
The following programs are provided annually
by the Board of Health for residents of the Borough: Female Cancer screening;
Male Cancer Screening; SMAC Blood Testing and Flu Shots for Senior Citizens
and chronically ill.
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LANDLORD
TENANT LAW
Any person "landlord" who owns property
which is offered for rented housing space is required by law to file a
statement with the Municipal Clerk which contains the name and address
of the property owner, the name of the tenant, the name and address of
the managing agent of the premise, if any, and the name and address of
an individual representative to contact in the event of an emergency affecting
the premise. Amended statements of registration are required to be filed
within 7 days of any change in the foregoing information.
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LEAF COLLECTION
For ten weeks in the Fall, the Borough
collects leaves left at the curb. Leaves are not to be raked into the street
or burned. Schedule for pick up is published in the Quarterly Update.
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MUNICIPAL
POOL
Residents receive registration dates and
fee schedules by mail each Spring. Mail-in registrations may be sent to
the Borough Hall before the pool opening, or in person at the Pool after
opening day. The pool sponsors swimming lessons, water exercise programs,
lap swimming, and our own Florham Park
Swim Team.
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NEIGHBORHOOD
WATCH PROGRAM
Those wishing to set up Neighborhood Watch
Programs will be assisted by members of the Police Department.
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ONE
DAY LIQUOR LICENSES
Applications may be filed at the Clerk's
Office for special functions and must be approved by the Chief of Police
and the Borough Clerk.
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OPEN BURNING
The open burning of leaves and other debris
is strictly prohibited.
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PARKING
On-street parking is prohibited on all
streets between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily. Violators parking in Fire
Zones or illegally parked in physically handicapped parking spaces will
be ticketed.
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PET ANIMAL
CONTROL
Sick or injured wildlife in the Borough
will be picked up by the St. Hubert's Giralda 377-2295/96.
The removal of healthy wildlife from residences
or commercial buildings is also handled by St. Hubert's for a modest fee
charged to the property owner.
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POLICE
PROTECTION
The Police Department under the supervision
of a Chief of Police has a total of thirty uniformed and non-uniformed
personnel. Police patrol approximately forty miles of highways and streets.
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RABIES CLINIC
Free rabies clinics are held once a year
at the Borough Garage usually in October. At that time, a local veterinarian
will vaccinate dogs and cats. This service is paid for in your annual license
fee.
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RAFFLE LICENSES
Applications for raffles to be held within
the Borough may be obtained from the Clerk's Office, and must be approved
by the Council at a public meeting. The fee is determined by the prize
amount.
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SIGNS
It is unlawful for any person to erect,
alter or relocate any sign as defined by Ordinance without first obtaining
a permit from the Construction Code Official and making payment of the
fee required by Ordinance, except as exempt under provision of Section
28-7 (Residential; and Non Residential Zones) defined in the Borough Code.
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SMOKE DETECTORS
Smoke detectors or smoke alarms are required
by law to be installed in each dwelling unit or sleeping area in any structure
in the Borough of Florham Park. The installation of smoke detectors shall
be made in accordance with the regulations of the Fire Official, both as
to the number of detectors needed for the area to be protected and as to
the method employed. The inspection of each installation shall be by the
Fire Official. It shall be unlawful for any person to convey title to any
building in the Borough without having first procured a Certificate from
the Fire Official indicating the premises to be sold or conveyed comply
with the provisions of Ordinance 8-88.
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SNOW REMOVAL
Snow and ice must be removed within 48
hours of daylight from the time storm ends. If freezing conditions make
removal impractical, the snow or ice must be covered by cinders, sand or
salt.
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STRAY
AND MISSING ANIMALS
Dogs and cats which have strayed off your
property may be picked up by St. Hubert's Giralda (the Borough's Animal
Control Agent) and impounded. To locate a missing pet, call St. Hubert's
377-2295/96 and notify the Police Department 377-2200.
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SWIMMING POOLS
An application for a construction permit
must be made, and approval of the plans must be obtained before starting
work on the construction, alteration or repair of a family swimming pool.
Approvals are needed from both the Construction Official and Health Department.
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UTILITIES
The Borough's Water Department is managed
by The New JerseyAmerican Water Company, (800)652-6987.
The water supply system of the Borough
consists of three wells, two storage tanks and water distribution lines.
The present number of wells and underground aquifer supply sufficient water
to the 3,100 system users. Wastewater collection is handled by the Florham
Park Sewerage Authority.
Solid waste is privately collected. New
Jersey State law requires all residents to provide proof of contract for
solid waste disposal. Electricity and gas are supplied by GPU and Public
Service Electric and Gas.
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VACATION
HOUSE CHECKS
Upon request, the Police Department will
check the houses of residents who are on vacation. Call 377-2200 for details.
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VOTER
REGISTRATION
Registration requirements state you must
be 18 years of age on or before the election in which you are to vote;
you must be native-born or show proof of naturalization; you must have
resided in New Jersey and in the county 30 days. You may register by mailing
a registration form to the Morris County Commissioner of Registration.
Residents moving into Florham Park from another community in Morris County
may simply complete a change of address form. Forms may be obtained at
the Clerk's Office in the Borough Hall.
Where to Vote - A Link to Your Voting District
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ZONING
Questions regarding permitted uses should
be directed to the Construction Code Official.
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