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BOROUGH OF CALIFON PUBLIC NOTICES
BOROUGH OF CALIFON – NOTICE OF FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE 2026-01
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ordinance 2026-01 titled “ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK” was introduced and passed on the first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Califon, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, at a meeting held on the 6TH day of January 2026. Ordinance 2026-01 was further considered for final passage at a meeting of said Borough Council on February 3, 2026, at which time, after all persons were given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance, the same was passed and will be in full force in the Borough according to law. Caitlin Haughey, RMC
BOROUGH OF CALIFON – NOTICE OF ORDINANCE 2026-03
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ordinance 2026-02 titled “ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFON BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 16.44 ‘DEVELOPMENT FEE ORDINANCE’ IN ITS ENTIRETY” was introduced and passed on the first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Califon, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, at a meeting held on the 3RD day of February 2026. Said Ordinance establishes standards for the collection, maintenance, and expenditure of development fees. The Ordinance is hereby published according to law. Notice is hereby given that said Ordinance will be further considered for final passage at a public hearing to be held at 7:00 pm on February 17, 2026, at Borough Hall, 39 Academy St., Califon, New Jersey, at which time all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the Ordinance. The said Ordinance is on file and may be inspected at the office of the Municipal Clerk during regular business hours. Copies of the Ordinance shall be made available to members of the general public of the municipality who shall request such copies. Caitlin Haughey, RMC
BOROUGH OF CALIFON – NOTICE OF ORDINANCE 2026-03
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ordinance 2026-03 titled “ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFON BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 16.44 ‘DEVELOPMENT FEE ORDINANCE’ IN ITS ENTIRETY” was introduced and passed on the first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Califon, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, at a meeting held on the 3RD day of February 2026. Said Ordinance establishes standards for the collection, maintenance, and expenditure of development fees. The Ordinance is hereby published according to law. Notice is hereby given that said Ordinance will be further considered for final passage at a public hearing to be held at 7:00 pm on February 17, 2026, at Borough Hall, 39 Academy St., Califon, New Jersey, at which time all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the Ordinance. The said Ordinance is on file and may be inspected at the office of the Municipal Clerk during regular business hours. Copies of the Ordinance shall be made available to members of the general public of the municipality who shall request such copies. Caitlin Haughey, RMC
BOROUGH OF CALIFON – NOTICE OF ORDINANCE 2026-04
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ordinance 2026-04 titled “ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFON BY “AMENDING CHAPTER 16.12 ‘GENERAL REGULATIONS’ BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 16.12.123 ‘MANDATORY SETASIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT’” was introduced and passed on the first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Califon, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, at a meeting held on the 3RD day of February 2026. Said Ordinance establishes mandatory setaside requirements for residential development that results in a net increase in the number of dwellings of five or more. The Ordinance is hereby published according to law. Notice is hereby given that said Ordinance will be further considered for final passage at a public hearing to be held at 7:00 pm on February 17, 2026, at Borough Hall, 39 Academy St., Califon, New Jersey, at which time all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the Ordinance. The said Ordinance is on file and may be inspected at the office of the Municipal Clerk during regular business hours. Copies of the Ordinance shall be made available to members of the general public of the municipality who shall request such copies. Caitlin Haughey, RMC
BOROUGH OF CALIFON – NOTICE OF ORDINANCE 2026-01
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ordinance 2026-01 titled “ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK” was introduced and passed on the first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Califon, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, at a meeting held on the 6TH day of January 2026. The Ordinance is hereby published according to law. Notice is hereby given that said Ordinance will be further considered for final passage at a public hearing to be held on February 3, 2026, at Borough Hall, 39 Academy St., Califon, New Jersey, at which time all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the Ordinance. The said Ordinance is on file and may be inspected at the office of the Municipal Clerk during regular business hours. Copies of the Ordinance shall be made available to members of the general public of the municipality who shall request such copies. Caitlin Haughey, RMC
2026 DOG LICENSING
Please take notice: NJ State Law requires that all dogs be licensed. Califon Borough residents must obtain a 2026 license for their dogs by January 31st, 2026. Applications for licenses may be obtained from the Municipal Offices, 39 Academy Street, Califon, NJ 07830 or downloaded from the “Forms” page on the Califon website at califonboro.org
Borough Council 2026 Reorganization Meeting
Please take notice: The Califon Borough Council will hold its 2026 Reorganization Meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 7:00 pm in Califon Borough Hall, 39 Academy St., Califon, New Jersey. The meeting is open to the public. Formal action will be taken. The agenda will be available 48 hours prior to the meeting on the Borough website at www.califonboro.org. By order of the Califon Borough Council. Caitlin Haughey, RMC, Borough Clerk/Administrator
Board of Health 2026 Reorganization Meeting
Please take notice: The Califon Borough Board of Health will hold its 2026 Reorganization Meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 7:00 pm in Califon Borough Hall, 39 Academy St., Califon, New Jersey. The meeting is open to the public. Formal action may be taken. The agenda will be available 48 hours prior to the meeting on the Borough website at www.califonboro.org. Caitlin Haughey, RMC
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 2025-08
NOTICE hereby given that Ordinance 2025-08 entitled “AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF THE VARIOUS OFFICERS OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFON, IN THE COUNTY OF HUNTERDON AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY” was introduced and passed on first reading by the Council of the Borough of Califon, State of New Jersey, at a regular meeting of the Califon Borough Council held on October 21, 2025, and ordered published in accordance with the law. Said Ordinance updates the salaries of the Borough employees. Notice is hereby given that said Ordinance will be considered for final passage at a public hearing to be held on November 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Califon Municipal Building, 39 Academy Street, Califon, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons interested may appear for or against the passage of said Ordinance. A copy of Ordinance 2025-08 can be obtained from the office of the Borough Clerk, 39 Academy Street, Califon, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Caitlin Haughey, RMC, Municipal Clerk
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 2025-07
NOTICE hereby given that Ordinance 2025-07 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFON BY CREATING A NEW TITLE 17, “TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISES”, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE TO BRIGHTSPEED OF NEW JERSEY, INC., THE SUCCESSOR TO NEW JERSEY TELEPHONE COMPANY, FOR TEN YEARS was introduced and passed on first reading by the Council of the Borough of Califon, State of New Jersey, at a regular meeting of the Califon Borough Council held on September 16, 2025, and ordered published in accordance with the law. Notice is hereby given that said Ordinance will be considered for final passage at a public hearing to be held on October 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Califon Municipal Building, 39 Academy Street, Califon, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons interested may appear for or against the passage of said Ordinance. A copy of Ordinance 2025-07 can be obtained from the office of the Borough Clerk, 39 Academy Street, Califon, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Caitlin Haughey, RMC, Municipal Clerk
NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2025-06
NOTICE hereby given that Ordinance 2025-06 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFON BY BY AMENDING PARAGRAPHS 15.16.010.C.4, 15.16.040.D.4, AND 15.16.040.R.2.a, OF TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.16, “STORMWATER CONTROL” was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Califon, State of New Jersey, held on July 15, 2025. Ordinance 2025-05 was further considered for final passage at a meeting of said Borough Council held on August 19, 2025, at which time, after all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance, the same was passed and will be in full force in the Borough of Califon according to law. Caitlin Haughey, RMC, Municipal Clerk
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 2025-06
NOTICE hereby given that Ordinance 2025-06 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFON BY AMENDING PARAGRAPHS 15.16.010.C.4, 15.16.040.D.4, AND 15.16.040.R.2.a, OF TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.16, “STORMWATER CONTROL” was introduced and passed on first reading by the Council of the Borough of Califon, State of New Jersey, at a regular meeting of the Califon Borough Council held on July 15, 2025, and ordered published in accordance with the law. Said Ordinance updates the cross- referencing of paragraphs requested by the County of Hunterdon. Notice is hereby given that said Ordinance will be considered for final passage at a public hearing to be held on August 19, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Califon Municipal Building, 39 Academy Street, Califon, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons interested may appear for or against the passage of said Ordinance. A copy of Ordinance 2025-06 can be obtained from the office of the Borough Clerk, 39 Academy Street, Califon, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Caitlin Haughey, RMC, Municipal Clerk
NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2025-05
NOTICE hereby given that Ordinance 2025-05 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFON BY REPLACING SECTIONS 8.28.010, 8.28.040, AND 8.28.070, OF TITLE 8, CHAPTER 28, “SMOKE-SENSITIVE ALARM, CARBON MONOXIDE DEVICES AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS”, IN THEIR ENTIRETY was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Califon, State of New Jersey, held on June 17, 2025. Ordinance 2025-05 was further considered for final passage at a meeting of said
Borough Council held on July 15, 2025, at which time, after all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance, the same was passed and will be in full force in the Borough of Califon according to law. Caitlin Haughey, RMC, Municipal Clerk
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 2025-05
NOTICE hereby given that Ordinance 2025-05 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFON BY REPLACING SECTIONS 8.28.010, 8.28.040, AND 8.28.070, OF TITLE 8, CHAPTER 28, “SMOKE-SENSITIVE ALARM, CARBON MONOXIDE DEVICES AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER”, IN THEIR ENTIRETY was introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Califon Borough Council held on June 17, 2025, and ordered published in accordance with the law. Said Ordinance would require residential portable fire extinguishers in addition to one or more smoke alarms and one or more carbon monoxide alarms, or another approved fire alarm system, to be installed in every structure used or intended to be used for residential purposes by not more than two households. Said Ordinance will be considered for final passage and adoption at a regular meeting to be held on July 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Califon Municipal Building, 39 Academy Street, Califon, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons interested may appear for or against the passage of said Ordinance. A copy of Ordinance 2025-05 can be obtained from the office of the Borough Clerk, 39 Academy Street, Califon, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Caitlin Haughey, RMC, Municipal Clerk
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 2025-04
NOTICE hereby given that Ordinance 2025-04 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFON BY REPLACING SECTION 8.28.010, “SMOKE-SENSITIVE DEVICES REQUIRED” IN ITS ENTIRETY was introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Califon Borough Council held on May 20, 2025, and ordered published in accordance with the law. Said Ordinance would require residential portable fire extinguishers to be installed in every structure used or intended to be used for residential purposes by not more than two households, in addition to the smoke-sensitive alarm devices and carbon monoxide sensor devices already required by State law. Said Ordinance will be considered for final passage and adoption at a regular meeting to be held on June 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Califon Municipal Building, 39 Academy Street, Califon, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons interested may appear for or against the passage of said Ordinance. A copy of Ordinance 2025-04 can be obtained from the office of the Borough Clerk, 39 Academy Street, Califon, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Caitlin Haughey, RMC, Municipal Clerk
NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 2025-03
Notice is hereby given that Ordinance 2025-03 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFON BY REPLACING SECTION 8.24.070, “NON-LIFE HAZARD USES” IN TITLE 8, “HEALTH AND SAFETY”, CHAPTER 24, “BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION” was introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Califon Borough Council held on May 20, 2025, and published in accordance with the law. After a public hearing and second reading, said Ordinance was finally adopted at a regular meeting of the Califon Borough Council on June 17, 2025, held in the Califon Municipal Building, 39 Academy Street, Califon, NJ. Caitlin Haughey, RMC, Municipal Clerk
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 2025-03
NOTICE hereby given that Ordinance 2025-03 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFON BY REPLACING SECTION 8.24.070, “NON-LIFE HAZARD USES” IN TITLE 8, “HEALTH AND SAFETY”, CHAPTER 24, “BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION” was introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Califon Borough Council held on May 20, 2025, and ordered published in accordance with the law. Said Ordinance would change the annual fees for “Non-life hazard uses”. Said Ordinance will be considered for final passage and adoption at a regular meeting to be held on June 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Califon Municipal Building, 39 Academy Street, Califon, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons interested may appear for or against the passage of said Ordinance. A copy of Ordinance 2025-03 can be obtained from the office of the Borough Clerk, 39 Academy Street, Califon, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Caitlin Haughey, RMC, Municipal Clerk
NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 2025-02
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ordinance 2025-02, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFON BY CHANGING THE DEFINITION OF “DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY” IN TITLE 16 – LAND DEVELOPMENT” was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Califon, State of New Jersey, held on the 18 th day of February 2025. Ordinance 2025-02 was further considered for final passage at a meeting of said Borough Council held on March 18th, 2025, at which time, after all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance, the same was passed and will be in full force in the Borough according to law. Caitlin Haughey, RMC, Borough Administrator/Municipal Clerk
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-02
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Ordinance was introduced and passed on the first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Califon, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, at a meeting held on the 18th day of February 2025. The Ordinance was then ordered to be published according to law. Notice is hereby given that said Ordinance will be further considered for final passage at a public hearing to be held on March 18th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in
Califon Borough Hall, 39 Academy St., Califon, New Jersey, at which time all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the Ordinance. The opportunity to be heard shall include the right to ask pertinent questions concerning the ordinance by any resident of the Municipality or any other person affected by the Ordinance. The said Ordinance is on file and may be inspected at the office of the Municipal Clerk during regular business hours.
Copies of the Ordinance shall be made available to members of the general public of the municipality who shall request such copies.
Below is the title of Ordinance 2025-02 which can be read in full by request through the Califon Borough Municipal Offices at 39 Academy St, Califon, NJ 07830 or by emailing the Borough Clerk/Administrator at: chaughey@califonboro.net ORDINANCE NO. 2025-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFON BY CHANGING THE DEFINITION OF “DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY” IN TITLE 16 – LAND DEVELOPMENT
NOTICE OF FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE 2025-01
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Ordinance was adopted and passed on final reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Califon at a meeting held on February 4, 2025, at Califon Borough Hall, 39 Academy St., Califon, New Jersey. Said Ordinance may be inspected at the office of the Califon Borough Municipal Clerk at Califon Borough Hall during regular business hours. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01 AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A.40A:4-45.14)
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 2025-01
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Ordinance was introduced and passed on the first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Califon, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, at a meeting held on the 2 nd day of January 2025. The Ordinance was then ordered to be published according to law. Notice is hereby given that said Ordinance will be further considered for final passage at a public hearing to be held on February 4, 2025, at Borough Hall,
39 Academy St., Califon, New Jersey, at which time all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the Ordinance. The opportunity to be heard shall include the right to ask pertinent questions concerning the ordinance by any resident of the Municipality or any other person affected by the Ordinance. The said Ordinance is on file and may be inspected at the office of the Municipal Clerk during regular business hours. Copies of the Ordinance shall
be made available to members of the general public of the municipality who shall request such copies. Below is the title of Ordinance 2025-01 which can be read in full by request through the Califon Borough Municipal Offices at 39 Academy St, Califon, NJ 07830 or by emailing the Borough Clerk at: chaughey@califonboro.net ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01 AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A.40A:4-45.14)
Last modified: February 4, 2026
