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Any brush, weeds, dead and dying trees, stumps, roots, obnoxious growths, filth, garbage, trash and debris found on a property and considered harmful to public’s health, safety and general welfare or if they constitute a fire hazard, must be removed by the owner or tenant of the property. Removal must be done within 10 days after the owner is given a written notice from the township.

Should the owner fail to remove the offending substances, then the township will have them removed and the cost may be charged against the property.

See complete ordinance:

Township of Montclair, NJ Code
Chapter 100: Brush, Grass and Weeds
Article I: Brush, Weeds and Other Debris
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