The purpose of this chapter is to set forth
construction requirements for sidewalks and curbs in order to ensure
that sound construction practices are incorporated into all such installations.
All references to Article numbers hereinafter
set forth shall refer to the New Jersey State Department of Transportation
Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 1961.
A.
During all periods of construction, the site must
be kept clean on a continuing basis.
B.
All work must be performed with minimum inconvenience
to the public.
C.
All curbing shall be backfilled immediately after
stripping.
D.
Barricades and lights must be supplied at all times
during construction.
E.
All curbing and sidewalk being removed shall be disposed
of by the owner or contractor. Existing concrete shall be cut at all
joints, whether longitudinal or transverse. Should cut occur at a
location other than an existing joint, then contractor shall cut with
a concrete power saw.
F.
Where concrete sidewalk is removed and intersecting
walks or driveway aprons are existing, the contractor shall remove
such apron or walks to the nearest joint in the apron or walk or,
in lieu thereof, shall saw-cut the apron or walk on the line of the
principal walk removed.
G.
The contractor shall exercise great care so as not
to damage any existing curbs, walks, fences, steps, trees, bushes
or any structures or property along the line of the work. The contractor
shall use the proper size equipment as required to construct without
damage to any property.
The Borough Engineer or Borough Administrator
shall be advised in writing at least 24 hours in advance of exactly
when the owner or contractor intends to pour concrete. The Borough
Engineer or Borough Administrator shall be furnished with the concrete
truck's slips indicating Class B or Class C State mix as required
and that no water has been added since material left the plant.
A.
Concrete curbs shall be constructed at the locations
and to the line and grade provided by the Borough Engineer or the
Borough Administrator. Curbs shall be 6 x 8 x 18 inches and shall
be constructed of the New Jersey State Highway Class B concrete as
specified in Article 4.1.2. Curb expansion joints shall be provided
every 20 feet and equidistant between these joints will be a cut joint.
Joint material shall be a bituminous cellular type 1/2 inch in thickness
and shall be inserted 1/4 inch from the top and the face. Curb joints
shall be neatly rounded to a 1/4 inch radius. It shall be the owner's
or contractor's responsibility to make every possible effort for the
determination of depressions in the curb for driveways to each property.
B.
Curbs at driveways shall have a reveal of 1 1/2
inches to two inches. Where existing curb is replaced, it shall be
removed in its entirety. Where a new driveway is installed in an existing
curb, the old curb shall be removed in its entirety to the nearest
joint and new curb installed.
C.
Where paving is disturbed, the minimum paving replacement
shall be six inches compacted gravel and two inches Type B Cold Patch
or better or be equal or superior to the material disturbed.
D.
Aprons, whether of concrete or bituminous materials,
shall not be installed over curbs at driveways.
A.
Concrete sidewalks shall be constructed of Class C
concrete as specified in Article 4.1.2. Preformed bituminous cellular-type
and preformed bituminous-type joint fillers shall conform to the requirements
specified in Article 8.5.31. The subgrade for all sidewalks shall
be smooth and even and at the prescribed grades and lines provided
by the Borough Engineer or the Borough Administrator. Preparation
of the concrete shall be as specified in Article 3.12.3. After being
placed, the concrete shall be tamped, screeded and finished to true
grade and surface. The finish shall be made with a wood float followed
by brushing with a wide soft-haired brush to a neat and workmanlike
surface. Transverse expansion joints 1/2 inch wide shall be provided
at intervals of not more than 20 feet and filled with preformed bituminous
cellular-type joint filler. Transverse joints shall be scored every
four feet or shall be cut to match adjacent sidewalk along that particular
street. The top of all joint filler shall be 1/4 inch below the top
of the sidewalk. All edges shall be neatly rounded to 1/4 inch. The
concrete shall be cured as specified in Article 5.5.3. All sidewalks
shall be four inches thick, except at driveway areas where the thickness
shall be six inches.
B.
The width of the utility area between the curb and
the sidewalk shall be determined by the Borough Engineer or Borough
Administrator, but said area must be provided in all cases. Joints
must be provided between the driveway aprons and the sidewalk.
C.
All sidewalks shall be a minimum of four feet in width.
D.
All properties within the Borough of Seaside Heights
fronting a public street shall provide sidewalks and curbing in accordance
with the requirements of this chapter.
It shall be necessary for the owner or contractor
to receive final approval of said sidewalk or curb installation from
the Borough Engineer or Borough Administrator. Said inspection will
be for the purpose of ensuring that all specifications herein have
been complied with and that no cracks are present in the finished
concrete work. In addition, all concrete work must have a smooth and
level finish between all joints in curbs and sidewalks. Furthermore,
no approval shall be given for any asphalt materials, and all materials
must be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
A.
Any person violating or failing to comply with any
other provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be
punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000, by imprisonment not
to exceed 90 days or by community service of not more than 90 days
or any combination of fine, imprisonment and community service, as
determined in the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge. The continuation
of such violation for each successive day shall constitute a separate
offense, and the person or persons allowing or permitting the continuation
of the violation may be punished as provided above for each separate
offense.
B.
The violation of any provision of this chapter shall
be subject to abatement summarily by a restraining order or injunction
issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.
