Galloway Township, NJ Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing chapter
- Ch. 267 Property Maintenance
- Standard
- Clean, safe, sanitary; no blight
- Enforced by
- Code Enforcement Office
- Max fine
- $2,000 per offense
- Each day
- Separate offense
Summary
Galloway Township requires all exterior property to be kept clean, safe and sanitary, free of any accumulation of rubbish, garbage or litter. Deteriorated, dilapidated or unmaintained properties are declared public nuisances and blighting conditions subject to Code Enforcement action.
All exterior property areas and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, free from any accumulation of rubbish, garbage or litter.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4814540; v36 updated 2026-03-10; through 03-10-2026).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 267 (Property Maintenance, Ord. 623, adopted 1980) is enforced by the Galloway Township Code Enforcement Office, which addresses grass, weeds, trees, shrubs, trash, debris, building exteriors, vehicle storage and contaminated spills. Section 267-14 requires all exterior property areas to be maintained free of accumulated rubbish, garbage or litter. Vacant structures, premises and land must be kept clean, safe, secure and sanitary so as not to cause a blighting problem or public nuisance. Owners are notified to correct violations; unabated conditions may lead to municipal abatement and prosecution in Municipal Court.
Violations & Fines
General Chapter 267 penalty: fine up to $2,000, up to 90 days imprisonment and/or up to 90 days community service; each day is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Galloway declare my property a public nuisance?
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Sources & Official References
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