Code Violation Reporting in Plainfield, NJ (2026)
1 verified code violation reporting rules for Plainfield, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Common Violations
In the City of Plainfield, five Property Maintenance Code violations carry a priced first-offense fine: trash and debris ($150), uncut lawn ($150), an abandoned or disabled vehicle ($200), improper garbage storage ($150) and no twice-weekly garbage removal ($150). The listed amount is the minimum, the first-offense cap is $500, and repeat offenses climb to $1,000 with possible jail time.
Plainfield Property Maintenance Code Violations and Fines
Some RestrictionsPlainfield Municipal Code § 6:2-6
(i) Sec 4.17(a) Violation; Penalty-First Offense. Violations of Sections 2.01, 2.02, 2.03, 2.13, and 2.14 as listed below shall be punishable by fines of not less than the amounts listed below and not more than $500.00 for the first offense as follows: 2.01 Failure to remove trash and debris $150.00 2.02 Failure to cut and maintain lawn $150.00 2.03 Failure to remove abandoned/disabled vehicle ...
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