Galloway Township, NJ Property Maintenance: Vacant Lot Maintenance (2026)
Key Facts
- Vacant land standard
- Clean, safe, secure, sanitary
- Abandoned property
- Declared a public nuisance
- Mortgagee registration
- Within 10 days of inspection
- Minimum fine
- $1,500 per offense
- Securing required
- Lock windows, doors, gates
Summary
Vacant structures, premises and vacant land must be maintained clean, safe, secure and sanitary so as not to create blight or a public nuisance. Abandoned real property is declared a public nuisance and must be registered and secured against unauthorized entry.
All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition so as not to cause a blighting problem or public nuisance or adversely affect the public health or safety.
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
Galloway Township Code § 267-15 requires all vacant structures, premises and vacant land to be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition so as not to cause a blighting problem or public nuisance. The Abandoned Real Property chapter declares all abandoned real property a public nuisance whose abatement is necessary for residents' health, welfare and safety. Mortgagees holding a mortgage on Galloway property must inspect for vacancy upon filing a Summons and Complaint and register the property with Code Enforcement within 10 days. Properties must be secured so they are inaccessible to unauthorized persons, including locking windows, doors and gates a child could enter.
Violations & Fines
Abandoned-property violations: fine of not less than $1,500, up to 90 days imprisonment and/or up to 90 days community service; each day is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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