Wayne, NJ Code Violation Reporting: Common Violations (2026)

Chapter 123 of the Wayne Township Code, Passaic County, adopts the Public Health Nuisance Code of New Jersey (1953) as the Township's own, with Section II paragraphs 2.1(a) and 2.1(b) excluded because they were declared unconstitutional. Section 123-3 then adds its own list of nuisances declared injurious to Township residents. The Township Council also serves as the Board of Health under § 123-1.

The list covers these conditions. Subsection A is any condition or act creating foul or obnoxious odors or fumes that the Health Officer or designee determines is detrimental or a menace to resident health. Subsection B covers escapes or emissions of material into the ground or air, including standing liquid or water that supports mosquito larvae. Subsection C reaches chemicals, petroleum, waste oil and grease stored or released without legal authority. Subsection D covers fecal matter from fowl or animals in a quantity that threatens health. Subsection E bars feeding or permitting the feeding of any waterfowl or pigeons within the Township. Subsection F covers litter and bulk household items such as appliances, furniture, mattresses or tires placed outside fully enclosed structures except on designated bulk collection days. Subsection G covers sewage, wastewater, garbage and debris left in an unsanitary manner, and a septic owner who skips the required service contract is in violation. Subsection H covers open burning.

Many of these turn on a finding by the Health Officer or designee, so a report to the Health Department starts the inspection. Disturbing the peace under § 123-4, engine compression brakes under § 123-4.1 and public urination under § 123-4.2 are enforced by the Chief of Police instead, per § 123-5.