5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
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Hudson County enforces strict trash/recycling placement. Jersey City (Ch. 287) requires curbside placement between 7-10 PM the night before collection; bins must be retrieved same day. Hoboken and Union City have similar windows. Fines up to $2,000 for multi-family recycling violations.
Hudson County cities use the NJ Property Maintenance Code (N.J.A.C. 5:10) plus local ordinances to address blight. Jersey City and Hoboken require vacant/abandoned property registration and charge annual fees. Fines can reach $2,000/day plus municipal abatement with tax liens for costs.
Hudson County municipalities require vacant lot owners to maintain the lot — mow weeds (typically under 10 inches), remove trash, secure against trespass, and register as vacant. Jersey City and Hoboken both abate non-compliant lots and lien the costs. Illegal dumping on vacant lots is a common enforcement focus.
Hudson County sidewalk snow clearing is strictly enforced. Jersey City Code §254 requires snow/ice cleared within 12 hours of snowfall end during daylight, or by 12 PM next day. Hoboken requires clearing within 24 hours. Bayonne 24 hours. Corner properties must also clear curb ramps and crosswalk approaches. Property owners face liability for slip-and-fall injuries.
Hudson County property maintenance codes apply to garage and yard sales to prevent blight. Jersey City and Hoboken require merchandise displayed neatly and cleared at end of sale hours. Items cannot remain at curb or front steps between sale days. Signs must be removed within 24 hours of sale ending. Brownstone stoop sales face tight pedestrian flow requirements.
1 cities in Hudson County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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