VERNON -- Residents of the former Legends Resort & Country Club -- some of whom are low-income families with children -- are facing a mid-winter eviction in response to a recently passed ordinance, New Jersey Herald reported.

The eviction order takes effect Tuesday, and follows an ordinance passed by Vernon in November requiring the rental units to be taken off the market, the newspaper reported.

Vernon Mayor Harry Shortway previously told the newspaper the ordinance was required to enforce township rules prohibiting occupancy by any individuals at the former resort for more than 30 days at a time.

The ordinance, according to the report, could allow the township to fine up to $8,000 per day and up to 90 days imprisonment for zoning violations by condominium owners renting out space at the former resort.

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