Michael Perna – Code Enforcement Officer
Phone: 609-499-2130 ext. 124
Email: housing@florence-nj.gov
Jodie Hein – Technical Assistant
Phone: 609-499-2130 ext. 131
Email: techassist2@florence-nj.gov
Please use the complaint form located here
Please contact our animal control officer at 609-267-8300.
The Township does not regulate the maintenance of trees on private property. It is an owner’s responsibility to provide for the safety of trees on his or her property and within the immediate right of way in front of the property. Owners should regularly visually inspect their trees. If a tree appears to be in failing health, have the tree inspected by a certified arborist and follow the arborist’s recommendations.
If a tree loses it limbs or falls, it is the responsibility of the property owner where the debris landed to clean-up the debris. Residents or businesses are encouraged to contact fully insured tree companies to assist in large debris removal. The Township will not remove debris from private property. The Township will only move debris blocking the street. In those circumstances, Public Works will be deployed to the area of concern and move the tree if it is safe to do so. It remains the responsibility of the property owner to discard the debris.
In some circumstances, the tree canopy may cross property lines. It is the right of the neighbor, who may be impacted by dead or damaged limbs on their property line, to trim the tree as long as it does not negatively impact the overall health of the tree.
Yes, Township ordinances require that the lawn be maintained.
Property owners are responsible for ensuring upkeep and maintenance of curbs and sidewalks.
Township ordinances require you to maintain all of the area between your property line and the street, including the sidewalks, grass strip, and curb. This also pertains to the areas behind the homes with reverse frontage that back up to roadways.
When trimming your lawn, please remove any grass clippings left in the street and sidewalk area. These clippings if left in the street end up in our storm sewer system, leading to eco pollution in our rivers and waterways. Grass clippings should be placed in bags for regular trash collection.
Trash may not be put out before 12pm (noon) the day before the scheduled trash collection day.
All vehicles must be currently registered and inspected. No vehicle is permitted to be in a state of disrepair. Please use the complaint form located here if you would like to make a report.
Please contact the non-emergency Police number at 609-267-8300 to make a report.
Yes, for purposes of temporary (30 days) storage, and they do require a permit, and must be placed in the driveway.
Dumpsters require a permit, please contact the police department at 609-499-3131 for more information.
All buildings MUST be numbered so that emergency personnel can see your address from the street. If on an alley, front and back needs to be numbered.
Self-contained potable toilets are allowed for temporary and long-term use and a permit is required. Information can be found under Chapter 115 (Ordinance 2021-21).
A property owner may have a private cause of action against a neighboring property owner that allows bamboo to cross onto their property or otherwise fails to properly contain the bamboo on their property. You should consult an attorney to determine your rights regarding bamboo encroaching from your neighbor’s property. Additional regulations regarding Bamboo can be found in under Chapter 56 (Ordinance 2021-20).
Michael Perna – Code Enforcement Officer
Phone: 609-499-2130 ext. 124
Email: housing@florence-nj.gov
Jodie Hein – Technical Assistant
Phone: 609-499-2130 ext. 131
Email: techassist2@florence-nj.gov
Please use the complaint form located here
Please contact our animal control officer at 609-267-8300.
The Township does not regulate the maintenance of trees on private property. It is an owner’s responsibility to provide for the safety of trees on his or her property and within the immediate right of way in front of the property. Owners should regularly visually inspect their trees. If a tree appears to be in failing health, have the tree inspected by a certified arborist and follow the arborist’s recommendations.
If a tree loses it limbs or falls, it is the responsibility of the property owner where the debris landed to clean-up the debris. Residents or businesses are encouraged to contact fully insured tree companies to assist in large debris removal. The Township will not remove debris from private property. The Township will only move debris blocking the street. In those circumstances, Public Works will be deployed to the area of concern and move the tree if it is safe to do so. It remains the responsibility of the property owner to discard the debris.
In some circumstances, the tree canopy may cross property lines. It is the right of the neighbor, who may be impacted by dead or damaged limbs on their property line, to trim the tree as long as it does not negatively impact the overall health of the tree.
Yes, Township ordinances require that the lawn be maintained.
Property owners are responsible for ensuring upkeep and maintenance of curbs and sidewalks.
Township ordinances require you to maintain all of the area between your property line and the street, including the sidewalks, grass strip, and curb. This also pertains to the areas behind the homes with reverse frontage that back up to roadways.
When trimming your lawn, please remove any grass clippings left in the street and sidewalk area. These clippings if left in the street end up in our storm sewer system, leading to eco pollution in our rivers and waterways. Grass clippings should be placed in bags for regular trash collection.
Trash may not be put out before 12pm (noon) the day before the scheduled trash collection day.
All vehicles must be currently registered and inspected. No vehicle is permitted to be in a state of disrepair. Please use the complaint form located here if you would like to make a report.
Please contact the non-emergency Police number at 609-267-8300 to make a report.
Yes, for purposes of temporary (30 days) storage, and they do require a permit, and must be placed in the driveway.
Dumpsters require a permit, please contact the police department at 609-499-3131 for more information.
All buildings MUST be numbered so that emergency personnel can see your address from the street. If on an alley, front and back needs to be numbered.
Self-contained potable toilets are allowed for temporary and long-term use and a permit is required. Information can be found under Chapter 115 (Ordinance 2021-21).
A property owner may have a private cause of action against a neighboring property owner that allows bamboo to cross onto their property or otherwise fails to properly contain the bamboo on their property. You should consult an attorney to determine your rights regarding bamboo encroaching from your neighbor’s property. Additional regulations regarding Bamboo can be found in under Chapter 56 (Ordinance 2021-20).