Borough of Milford, NJ Article III Sidewalk Construction and Removal

[Adopted 7-6-1970 as Ch. 14 of the Revised General Ordinances]

§ 168-20 Permit required.

It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or remove or cause to be constructed or removed any sidewalk, driveway apron, curb or gutter or any part thereof within any public right-of-way in the Borough without obtaining a permit from the Engineer.

§ 168-21 Application for permit.

Application for a permit under this article shall be made by the owner of the premises or his agent on forms provided by the Borough and shall contain the following information:

A. The name and address of the applicant.

B. The name and address of the person who is to perform the proposed work and the name and address of the owner of the property on which the work is to be performed, if other than the applicant.

C. The location, by street number or otherwise, of the premises where the work is to be done.

D. The estimated cost of the proposed work.

E. A line and grade plan showing the proposed work, including its exact location with respect to a street intersection or some other fixed and prominent object, as well as its width and relationship to the grade of the street and the adjacent property and, if there is a driveway apron, its slope or pitch.

F. Any other information the Engineer deems necessary to determine whether the work will comply with this article.

§ 168-22 Fees. [1]

A fee as prescribed in Chapter 10, Fees, of this Code shall be charged for each permit, and, in addition, the applicant shall pay the cost of all tests which the Engineer deems necessary. The fee shall be paid at the time the application is filed, and the cost of all proposed tests shall be paid prior to the issuance of a permit.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. III).

§ 168-23 Specifications.

A. All materials and work shall be in accordance with Borough specifications on file in the office of the Engineer.

B. Any sidewalk, driveway apron, curb or gutter which is removed shall be promptly replaced in accordance with Borough specifications.

C. No concrete sidewalk shall be replaced or covered with blacktop.

D. Whenever a curb cut or driveway depression is required, the entire section or sections of curb or curb and gutter shall be removed and replaced. The breaking and recapping of curbing is specifically prohibited.

§ 168-24 Notice.

The applicant shall notify the Engineer at least 24 hours prior to the time of pouring or laying a sidewalk, driveway apron, curb or gutter so that the Engineer may arrange for adequate inspection and testing.

§ 168-25 Exceptions.

This article shall not apply to:

A. The initial installation of sidewalks, driveway aprons, curbs or gutters in a major subdivision where the work is covered by performance guaranties required by the Joint Land Use Board.

B. The repair or replacement of less than eight linear feet of an existing sidewalk.