Ordinances

ORDINANCES
Burning House Numbers "O-L-D-S
Burning
	Outdoor burning is permitted. However, there are certain restrictions set forth by Ordinance. No person, either directly or indirectly, shall kindle or maintain an outdoor fire except in an appropriate receptacle or burning pit at least twenty (20) feet from any structure, building or property line. In those instances where it is impractical or impossible to confine an outdoor fire to a receptacle or burning pit, an outdoor fire may be kindled or maintained only if such outdoor fire is a controlled fire and is maintained at a distance of fifty (50) feet from any structure, building or property line. All outdoor fires, whether maintained in a receptacle or burning pit or in the open as controlled fires shall be kept under constant supervision by a responsible adult during incineration and at the end of said period shall be completely extinguished.
House Numbers
	Numbers as assigned to each building in the Township should be affixed to or painted upon or carved upon the building or upon a permanent standard, base or support between the building and street. Each number should be at least three inches high and be visible from the street. The purpose of this ordinance is to allow emergency personnel (fire, ambulance, police) to locate your property as quickly as possible when needed. Elizabeth Township continues to offer each property owner/resident one free "green-on-white" reflective house number sign. You may contact the Township Office to order a sign if you have not already received one.
" O L D S "
	The On-Lot Sewage Disposal Systems Ordinance ("OLDS") requires that all on-lot septic systems be pumped at least once every three years. Proof of pumping must be provided to Elizabeth Township. Examples of proof of pumping are a cancelled check, receipt for cash payment or a copy of the hauler's manifest.