BOROUGH OF MOUNT ARLINGTON

BOROUGH SERVICES

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The Mount Arlington Borough Clerk is Linda DeSantis.  The Assistant Borough Clerk is Tina Mayer.  The Clerk’s regular business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 pm.  You may reach the Borough Clerk at 973-398-6832 ext. 12, and the Assistant Borough Clerk at ext. 25.

Upcoming Elections: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 is the Primary Election and Tuesday, November 2, 2010 is the General Election.   Please exercise your right to vote.  Call the Borough Clerk’s Office for voting information.  973-398-6832, ext. 12 or 25.
 
Dog & Cat Licensing: All dog and cat licenses must be renewed every January.  In order to purchase a license, you must show proof that your dog/cat’s rabies vaccination is valid through November 1st of each licensing year.  If your dog or cat’s rabies vaccine expires prior to November 1st of the licensing year, the Clerk’s Office cannot issue a license until the rabies vaccination is updated. 

Fees for 2010: If your dog or cat is neutered/spayed, the license fee is $16.20 for a dog and $15.00 for a cat.  If your dog or cat is not neutered/spayed, the license fee is $19.20 for a dog and $18.00 for a cat. Please remember, you must show proof from your veterinarian that your dog/cat has been neutered/spayed.

If you license your dog or cat after January 31st, a $1.00 per month fine will be assessed for both dogs and cats in addition to the license fee. 

Licenses may be purchased through the mail.  Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope, proof that the rabies vaccination is valid through November 1st of the licensing year and your payment.  Please make checks payable to:  Borough of Mount Arlington.  The Clerk’s Office will process your request as quickly as possible.

Borough Clerk/Registrar of Vital Statistics:  Information pertaining to Marriage, Birth and Death records is available through the Borough Clerk/Registrar of Vital Statistics’s Office,  973-398-6832 ext. 12 or ext. 25 from 8:30 am until 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 pm. Monday through Friday. 

Marriage/Civil Union/Domestic Partnership Applicants:  To apply for a marriage/civil union license, or Domestic Partnership Certificate, either applicant A or B must reside in Mount Arlington.  Appointments are necessary to complete: marriage, civil union, or domestic partnership applications.  Please call the Borough Clerk/Registrar of Vital Statistic’s Office at 973-398-6832 ext. 12 or ext. 25 from 8:30 am until 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 pm. Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment. Please note that our office is closed from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. daily.

CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT, ZONING OFFICER and LAND USE BOARD SECRETARY

The Construction Department, Zoning Officer, and Land Use Board Secretary are located at the office of Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc., 100 Valley Road, Suite 202, Mount Arlington, NJ 07856. The Construction Department number is 973-398-0974. The following permits and certificates are processed at this address:

• Construction permits issued under the provisions of the NJ State Uniform Construction Code Regulations;

• Permits for the construction, structural repair or alteration of docks, “catwalks”, also, permits for the construction, alteration and structural repair of bulkheads (“seawalls”), boat-ramps and similar structures;

• Zoning permits issued under the provisions of the Land Use Regulations of the Borough;

• Site Grading, Driveway, and Road Opening permits pursuant to General Ordinances and the Land Use Regulations of the Borough;

• Residential smoke detector/alarm fire extinguisher and CO2 detector/alarm certificates as provided by State and Municipal Regulations.

Certificates of Habitability processed under the provisions of the Land Use Regulations of the Borough.
A Certificate of Habitability is required prior to the sale or change in tenant of a rental property for all residential properties to confirm compliance with the Borough's Zoning, Property Maintenance and Construction Codes.  So as not to halt the sale of a property a certificate is always issued following the inspection.  In the event that violations of the Borough's Zoning, Property Maintenance, or Construction Codes are identified during an inspection the existence of the violations will be noted in the Certificate; a notice that the Buyer will be held responsible to abate/correct such violations once the sale is completed will also be included.  It is therefore, strongly recommended that a Certificate of Habitability be applied for no less than 30 days in advance of the sale of a property.  This will allow ample time to resolve any issues found before the closing date.

The contact person for the permits and certificates listed above is the Technical Assistant of the Construction Department, Reyna M. Burger.  Reyna is also the Land Use Board Secretary. She can be reached in person at the office of Suburban Consutling Engineers, Inc., 100 Valley Road, Suite 202 by appointment by calling the Construction Office number 973-398-0974.  You may also pick up Construction Applications for building permits or Land Use Board applications for variances at the above address anytime, Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

You may also reach the Zoning Officer, Joe Weaver at 973-398-0974 or contact him by e-mail at mtazoningofficer@gmail.com.

For instance:

• Fencing and walls, including retaining walls over two feet in height are subject to zoning review and zoning permit.

• A construction permit is not required for fencing six feet or less in height.

• All garden or utility sheds require a zoning permit, but require no construction permit if 100 square feet or less in floor area and less than 10 feet in height.

• Depending on their location on the lot and their specific structural function, retaining walls less than four feet in height may not require a construction permit.  Specifically, a retaining wall or series of retaining walls having a total height four feet or greater, or a retaining wall less than four feet having a negative impact on a foundation shall not be constructed, enlarged, altered, reconstructed or demolished without the benefit of a construction permit.

• Land disturbance, clearing, excavation for any purpose, reshaping the contour of a property requires a permit, even if no other construction is taking place.

SWIMMING POOL ALERT!!! NEW RULES:
According to the current building code, an outdoor swimming pool shall not be installed without permits (zoning and construction) and it shall be provided with a barrier (approved fencing) to prevent unobstructed and/or unauthorized access.  The code defines the outdoor swimming pool as a structure that can hold water 24 inches or more in depth.  This definition included in-ground, aboveground, and on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and spas.
Please note that no exemption can be given to allow unprotected “portable”, “inflatable”, “rigid plastic” and similar pools; if an outdoor pool can hold water 24 inches in depth, it must be protected with an approved barrier. 
Specifications for a barrier (approved fencing) can be obtained from the Construction Department.

Hours of Operation:
The Zoning and Construction Department is available by appointment between 8:00 and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For information concerning zoning and construction permits or variance applications, inspections and fees, or for consultation with other sub-code officials in connection with electrical, plumbing, and fire protection, please call 973-398-0974.

CLEAN COMMUNITIES
Paul Nelson is the Borough's Clean Communities Coordinator. You can reach Paul at 973-398-4200. You may want to:

• ADOPT A LOCAL STREET for two years on an individual basis or with an organization you belong to. Look for some colorful signs welcoming you to Mount Arlington which come from the Clean Communities Grant Program.

• Begin a LITTER CLEANUP program in your neighborhood.

• Place TRASH AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES in public areas.

• Become involved in an EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM to promote a clean community.

DIAL-A-RIDE

• To schedule Dial-A-Ride appointments, please call (973) 398-2413. 
• 48 Hours Notice is Required.

The Mount Arlington Dial-A-Ride Service provides transportation to assist with the essentials of day-to-day living for our senior and disabled residents.  Transportation will be provided Monday through Friday from 8:45am to 2:00pm.

MONDAY:     
(NO SHOPPING)        
Medical Appointments – All Areas 
Dialysis

TUESDAY:                 
Shopping    9:00AM – 11:00AM
- Ledgewood Mall (Wal-Mart Plaza)
- Roxbury Mall (Shop-Rite Plaza)
Medical Appointments – Local Area Only (Mt. Arlington / Ledgewood / Roxbury)
1:00PM Movies, Mt. Arlington Library

WEDNESDAY:          
(NO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS)
Shopping    8:45AM – 11:00AM
- Ledgewood Mall (Wal-Mart Plaza)
- Roxbury Mall (Shop-Rite Plaza)
Nutrition Center      8:45AM – 12:30PM
Dialysis

THURSDAY:
Shopping    9:00AM – 11:00AM AND 12:00PM – 2:00PM
- Ledgewood Mall (Wal-Mart Plaza)
- Roxbury Mall (Shop-Rite Plaza)
Medical Appointments – Local Area Only (Mt. Arlington / Ledgewood / Roxbury)

FRIDAY:        
Shopping    9:00AM – 11:00AM
- Ledgewood Mall (Wal-Mart Plaza)
- Roxbury Mall (Shop-Rite Plaza)
Nutrition Center      8:45AM – 12:30PM
Medical Appointments – Outside Areas Only (Denville, Dover, and Mine Hill)
Dialysis

SENIOR CITIZENS

The Mount Arlington Senior Citizen's Club was founded in July 1973 and has been growing ever since with many new members coming from the Carriage Club, Ridgeview and Pennington/Nolan's Point residences. This ever growing group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Elk's Lodge located at 201 Howard Boulevard in Mount Arlington. All meetings begin with a business portion and an occasional speaker or bingo. Refreshments are served.

For additional enjoyment, trips are planned. In addition to these trips, mini excursions are taken to restaurants or shows close to home.

Visitors are always welcome at our meetings, so why not come and see what we are all about. For additional information about the Senior Citizen Club, you may call our membership secretary, Carol Cecchini at 973-398-3907.

• American Association of Retired Persons [AARP]: Information on a range of senior-related concerns.
• National Senior Service Corps: Helps people age 55 and older find volunteer service opportunities.
• ThirdAge: The best place for seniors to use the Internet both for information and interactivity.