Hightstown, NJ — the municipal code, in plain language

Current through 2026-05-05. Official source: https://ecode360.com/HI1169

Every town writes its own rules, and Hightstown's live in its municipal code — 38 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.

What's in the Hightstown code

• Ch 1 — General Provisions (§ 1-1-1 – § 1-8-10)
• Ch 2 — Administration (§ 2-1-1 – § 2-60-4)
• Ch 3 — Police Regulations (§ 3-1-1 – § 3-19-5)
• Ch 4 — General Licensing (§ 4-1-1 – § 4-21-10)
• Ch 5 — Animal Control (§ 5-1-1 – § 5-5-7)
• Ch 6 — Alcoholic Beverage Control (§ 6-1-1 – § 6-1-6)
• Ch 7 — Traffic (§ 7-1-1 – § 7-4-5)
• Ch 8 — Towing and Storage (§ 8-1-1 – § 8-1-19)
• Ch 9 — Parks and Recreation Areas (§ 9-1-1 – § 9-1-8)
• Ch 10 — Block Parties and Special Events (§ 10-1-1)
• Ch 12 — Building and Construction (§ 12-1-1 – § 12-4-1)
• Ch 13 — Housing (§ 13-1-1 – § 13-13-1)
• Ch 14 — Property Maintenance (§ 14-1-1 – § 14-12-4)
• Ch 15 — Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 15-1-1 – § 15-10-5)
• Ch 16 — Public Utility Poles and Underground Facilities (§ 16-1-1 – § 16-1-6)
• Ch 17 — Streets and Sidewalks (§ 17-1-1 – § 17-3-4)
• Ch 18 — Solid Waste (§ 18-1-1 – § 18-3-6)
• Ch 19 — Water and Sewer (§ 19-1-1 – § 19-6-3)
• Ch 20 — Protection of Trees (§ 20-1-1 – § 20-1-13)
• Ch 21 — Storm Sewer System (§ 21-1-1 – § 21-1-6)
• Ch 22 — Privately Owned Salt Storage (§ 22-1-1 – § 22-1-6)
• Ch 24 — Flood Damage Prevention (§ 24-1-1 – § 24-17-6)
• Ch 25 — Stormwater Control (§ 25-1-1 – § 25-1-12)
• Ch 26 — Land Use Procedures (§ 26-1-1 – § 26-10-8)
• Ch 27 — Subdivision (§ 27-1-1 – § 27-8-2)
• Ch 28 — Zoning (§ 28-1-1 – § 28-30-2)
• Ch 29 — Signs (§ 29-1-1 – § 29-1-26)
• Ch 30 — Tax Exemption (§ 30-1-1 – § 30-1-12)
• Ch 31 — Taxation of Cannabis Sales (§ 31-1-1 – § 31-1-6)
• Ch BH1 — General Provisions (§ BH1-1 – § BH1-3)
• Ch BH2 — Administration (§ BH2-1 – § BH2-6)
• Ch BH3 — A Code to Regulate Body Art Procedure (§ BH3-1 – § BH3-3)
• Ch BH4 — Retail Food Establishment and Food and Beverage Vending Machine Code (§ BH4-1 – § BH4-3)
• Ch BH5 — Vending Machines for Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (§ BH5-1 – § BH5-2)
• Ch BH6 — Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Warning Signs (§ BH6-1 – § BH6-2)
• Ch BH7 — Public Health Nuisances (§ BH7-1 – § BH7-5)
• Ch BH8 — Swimming Pools (§ BH8-1 – § BH8-4)
• Ch DL — Disposition List (§ DL-1)