[Adopted 11-13-2014 by Ord. No. 1658; amended in its entirety 1-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01; as further amended 7-27-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-06; 9-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-22]
[Amended 11-6-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-25]
A. 
For the purpose of Chapter 405, Article V, the verge is defined as the five-foot area extending from the edge of the impervious pavement of the right-of-way to the abutting owner's property line.
B. 
No obstructions may be placed in the verge and that area shall remain clear and unobstructed. The only improvements which may be installed at the owner's desire are:
(1) 
Curbs, sidewalks and driveways installed to meet with the specifications required in §§ 200-35, 200-37, 200-48 and 200-52 of the Code of the Borough of Seaside Park.
(2) 
Grass (not to exceed the height of three inches).
(3) 
Stones or gravel.
(4) 
Pavers or bricks.
(5) 
Poured concrete shall not be permitted except as set forth in Subsection B(1) above.
(6) 
Trees and shrubs, provided they do not violate the sight triangle regulations.
(7) 
Mailboxes, provided they meet the specifications of the Postmaster General and do not violate the sight triangle regulations. Posts cannot impede egress of a vehicle.
C. 
Permit required. No person shall alter, demolish or construct any part of the verge within the limits of the Borough of Seaside Park without having first applied for and obtained a permit in writing to do so. Before any permit is granted, application therefor shall be made in writing to the Zoning Official. Said application shall be signed by the applicant or the duly authorized agent of said applicant and shall designate the location whereupon it is proposed such use of the public right-of-way between the paved area of the public right-of-way and an abutting owner's property line shall be constructed. The Code Enforcement Officer shall investigate the work to be done under said application. Any drawing submitted must be to scale and must clearly indicate the dimensions of all work done.
D. 
If the Borough of Seaside Park, County of Ocean or State of New Jersey, its agents, assigns, heirs, successors, representatives or assigns require access to any underground drainage or utility or for any other Borough of Seaside Park, County of Ocean or State of New Jersey purpose, located within the verge, then the Borough of Seaside Park, County of Ocean or State of New Jersey, its agents, heirs, successors, representatives or assigns shall not be required to repair or replace any improvements or uses located on said property. Any necessary repair or replacement shall be at no expense to the Borough of Seaside Park, County of Ocean or State of New Jersey.
A. 
Purpose. The Borough of Seaside Park has determined that the health safety and welfare of residents will be enhanced by permitting limited use of a portion of the public right-of-way abutting their property line.
B. 
For purpose of this section the right of way shall be defined as that portion of the public right-of-way abutting the adjoining property owner's lot line, extending from the property line to the nearest edge of the sidewalk.
C. 
No obstructions may be placed in the right-of-way and that area shall remain free and clear of obstructions. The only improvements which may be installed at the owner's desire are:
(1) 
Driveways installed to meet with the specifications of Chapter 200 of the Code of Seaside Park.
(2) 
Knee walls. For the purposes of this section, a Knee Wall shall be defined as a masonry, brick or landscape timber structure or wall constructed to shield, screen or protect a lot or portion of lot, and which shall be no more than 24 inches in height and 14 inches thick.
D. 
Permit required. No person shall alter, demolish or construct any part of the right-of-way within the limits of the Borough of Seaside Park without having first applied for and obtained a permit in writing to do so. Before any permit is granted, application therefor shall be made in writing to the Zoning Official. Said application shall be signed by the applicant or the duly authorized agent of said applicant and shall designate the location whereupon it is proposed such use of the public right-of-way shall be constructed. The Code Enforcement Officer shall investigate the work to be done under said application. Any drawing submitted must be to scale and must clearly indicate the dimensions of all work done.
E. 
If the Borough of Seaside Park, County of Ocean or State of New Jersey, its agents, assigns, heirs, successors, representatives or assigns require access to any underground drainage or utility or for any other Borough of Seaside Park, County of Ocean or State of New Jersey purpose, located within the right-of-way, then the Borough of Seaside Park, County of Ocean or State of New Jersey, its agents, heirs, successors, representatives or assigns shall not be required to repair or replace any improvements or uses located on said property. Any necessary repair or replacement shall be at no expense to the Borough of Seaside Park, County of Ocean or State of New Jersey.