[Ord. No. 3134; Ord. No. 3182]
No loading, crating, outdoor displays or sales on sidewalks or between the curb and the property is permitted in any district, except for special sale days for which a permit must be granted by the governing body. Outdoor storage is permitted for the purpose of moving merchandise into the business. At all times, however, there shall be maintained a minimum of four feet of walkway for pedestrian access. Merchandise shall be maintained behind a barrier approved by the Construction Official/Zoning Official or Town Engineer. Merchandise shall not be stored in a walkway in excess of four continuous hours. A special permit granted by the Governing Body on an annual basis must be obtained prior to the occurrence of any outdoor storage. As a condition precedent for such special permit, the owner/lessee or proprietor must show proof of insurance designating the Township of Belleville as an additional names insured. Said permit shall be revocable by the Township of Belleville at any time for violation of the four continuous hour display of merchandise provision herein and/or for violation of the four feet pedestrian access requirement of this section. It shall be the duty of the proprietor or lessee of every such place to keep the sidewalks and pedestrian passageways free and clear from obstructions and it shall be the duty of the police to aid in the enforcement of the provisions of this section. The special permit granted by the Governing Body may be suspended or revoked after notice and hearing for cause by the Construction Code Official. When such permit is suspended, it shall not be reissued for a period of up to six months. A person or entity who violates this provision may be fined, upon conviction therefore in an amount not to exceed $1,250, and imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or be required to perform community service for a period not exceeding 90 days.