Fort Lee property owners must maintain vegetation, remove dead brush, and prevent fire hazards on their land under local property maintenance and state fire prevention codes.
Fort Lee Borough Code Chapter 256 (Property Maintenance) and the NJ Uniform Fire Code require property owners to remove dead trees, dry brush, and accumulated vegetation that could pose fire hazards. Owners must keep grass and weeds under 10 inches and clear flammable debris from around structures. The Fort Lee Fire Prevention Bureau may issue abatement orders for hazardous conditions, and the borough may perform clearance and lien the property if owners fail to comply.
Failure to maintain vegetation can result in municipal fines from $100 to $2,000 per violation, plus the cost of abatement work performed by the borough.
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