[1969 Code § 12-1.1]
As used in this section:
Shall mean the installation of a pipe line or pipe lines
to bring utilities of any kind into a property from a public street.
Shall mean any road surface with a pavement such as asphalt,
concrete, bituminous concrete, brick or similar pavement, and any
road having a concrete base.
Shall mean any road surfaced with stone or slag uniformly
deposited in layers, with a total thickness of not less than four
inches, where the stone or slag has been compacted by the use of a
power roller and bound together by the application of bituminous binder,
tar or asphaltic binder.
Shall mean any macadam or other road surfaced with a light
coat of stone or oil, or any waterbound macadam road without treatment,
and any gravel or cinder road with oil treatment.
Shall mean any road, street, avenue, highway, boulevard,
thoroughfare, lane, alley place or other right of way publicly accepted
or dedicated and used or usable by the public for travel and subject
to the jurisdiction of the Borough.
Shall mean any cinder, dirt or gravel road without oil treatment
and all other roads under the jurisdiction of the Borough.
[1969 Code § 12-1.2]
No person shall make any opening or excavations in any street
under the jurisdiction of the Borough without having obtained a permit
to do so in the manner provided in this section.
[1969 Code § 12-1.3]
Application for a permit under this section shall be made to
the Borough Superintendent and shall contain the following information:
a.
Name and address of the applicant.
b.
Name of the street where the opening is to be made and the street
number, if any, of the abutting property.
c.
The Borough tax map block and lot number of the property for the
service of which the opening is to be made.
d.
Nature of the surface in which the opening is to be made.
e.
Character and purpose of the work proposed.
f.
Time when the work is to be commenced and completed.
g.
Each application shall be accompanied by a set of plans clearly showing
the exact location and dimensions of all openings and the street affected
for a distance of 25 feet on either side. The plans shall bear the
seal of a licensed professional architect of the State of New Jersey
or, in the alternative, shall be accompanied by the affidavit of the
person who drew them.
[Ord. No. 76-4 § 2]
Fees shall be paid when the application is made. The applicant
shall be charged an application fee of $75 for each permit.
[1969 Code § 12-1.4]
All permits shall be issued by the Borough Superintendent. The
Borough Superintendent shall determine the initial time during which
the permit shall be valid.
[1969 Code § 12-1.5]
Each permit shall state the identity and address of the applicant,
the name of the street and the location where the opening is to be
made, the dimensions of the opening and the period during which the
permit shall be valid. The original of each permit shall remain on
file with the Superintendent.
[1969 Code § 12-1.10]
In any special case the Borough Council may by resolution impose
special conditions to which the issuance of the permit will be subject,
or the Borough Council may decide by resolution that any provision
of this section shall not apply or shall be altered.
[1969 Code § 12-1.7]
No permit shall be issued until the applicant shall have filed
a bond in an amount determined by the Borough Council to be sufficient.
The bond shall be executed by the applicant as principal and a surety
company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey as surety
and shall be upon the following conditions:
a.
To indemnify and hold harmless the Borough of Surf City from all
loss, damage, claim or expense, including expenses incurred in the
defense of any litigation arising out of injury to any person or property
resulting from any work done by the applicant under the permit.
b.
The bond shall also be conditioned upon the applicant's restoring
the surface and foundation of the street for which the permit is granted
in a manner acceptable to the Borough Engineer, and shall remain in
force for one year from the date that the Borough Engineer approves
the work as properly completed.
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One bond may be accepted to cover a number of excavations by
the same applicant. In the event that the applicant exhibits satisfactory
proof that he is insured against any of the occurrences specified
in this subsection, then the existence of such insurance coverage
shall be taken into consideration in determining the amount of the
bond.
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[1969 Code § 12-1.8; Ord. No. 94-8 § 1]
All permits issued under this section shall be subject to the
following rules and regulations:
a.
All excavations shall be kept properly barricaded at all times and
during the hours of darkness shall be provided with proper warning
lights. This regulation shall not excuse the permittee from taking
any other reasonably necessary precaution for the protection of persons
or property.
b.
All work shall be done in such a manner as to cause a minimum of
interference with travel on the street affected. The applicant shall
provide traffic control the extent of which is to be determined by
the Municipal Engineer. No street shall be closed to traffic, unless
permission has been specifically granted by the Mayor and/or Borough
Council. The Police Department shall be informed of all such street
closings, at least 24 hours in advance.
c.
The Superintendent may, upon application by the permittee, extend
the time limit during which the permit shall be valid.
d.
No work shall be done in such a manner as to interfere with any water
main or sewer line or any connection with either of the same from
any building unless that is the purpose of the excavation or permission
has been obtained in advance from the body operating that line. No
work shall be carried on in such a manner as to result in destruction
or damaging of any property of the Borough unless this is necessary
for completion of the work and permission has been obtained in advance
from the Borough Council.
e.
All excavations shall be completely backfilled by the permittee and
as much as possible of the material excavated shall be replaced. Such
material shall be compacted by flushing, tamping or other suitable
means in a manner prescribed by the Department of Streets and Roads.
Where the Borough Engineer determines that the excavated material
is unsuitable for backfill, the permittee shall backfill the excavation
with sand, soft coal, cinders or other suitable material which shall
be placed in layers not exceeding three inches in depth and thoroughly
compacted in the manner prescribed by the Borough Engineer. Upon completion
of the work, the permittee shall remove any excess material and leave
the premises in a clean condition. If the Borough Engineer determines
that any backfilled excavation has settled or caved in, he shall so
notify the permittee, who shall promptly continue backfilling until
the Department of Streets and Roads determines that settlement is
complete.
f.
If tunneling operations are required, the tunnel shall be backfilled
with rammed concrete. Such concrete shall be composed of one part
cement to six parts of coarse aggregate material not inferior to cinders.
g.
If blasting is required to be done in the course of any excavation,
it shall be done in strict compliance with all applicable State laws
and regulations. Any rock or other substance within five feet of any
water main, sewer line or other facility which may be damaged by blasting
shall be removed without blasting.
h.
If any work is not completed within the time specified in the permit
or any extension thereof, or is not performed in accordance with the
foregoing regulations and such other regulations as may be promulgated
by the Borough Council by resolution, then the Borough may complete
the work in a proper manner and restore the surface of the street.
The cost of so doing shall be charged to the permittee and may be
recovered by an action in any court of competent jurisdiction.
[1969 Code § 12-1.9]
In all cases the permittee is to restore the surface of the
street, and the following rules, regulations and requirements shall
apply:
a.
No permittee shall commence the restoration of any street foundation
or surface until the Borough Engineer has deemed that settlement of
the subsurface is complete and the area properly prepared for restoration.
b.
All foundations shall be restored to a width of 12 inches wider than
the width of the excavation and to a length of six inches longer than
the length of the excavation.
c.
The street surface shall be restored to a width of 12 inches wider
than the width of the restored foundation and to a length of six inches
longer than the length of the restored foundation.
d.
When any foundation is restored by the use of cement concrete, the
same shall consist of a mixture by volume of one part of Portland
cement, three parts of sand and five parts of gravel or stone.
e.
All foundations and surfaces of Class A and Class B improved roads
shall be restored with the same type of material and to the same depths
as existed prior to the making of the excavation.
f.
The foundations and surfaces of Class C improved roads or unimproved
roads shall be made with materials and in a manner as shall be directed
in each particular case by the Borough Engineer.
[1969 Code § 12-2.1]
The several parcels of land and real estate fronting on the
streets of the Borough shall be numbered and each parcel shall be
known and designated by the number indicated on the plan showing the
key for house numbering on the assessment maps of the Borough, which
maps are hereby established as the proper numbers of such parcels
of real estate respectively.
[1969 Code § 12-2.2]
The owner of each and every dwelling house, store or other building
which now fronts upon any of the public streets of the Borough, on
which the proper number is not now placed, shall cause the proper
number of such dwelling house, store or other building to be placed
in figures in a substantial manner in some conspicuous place on the
front part of such dwelling house, store or other building, so as
to be plainly visible from the sidewalk.
[1969 Code § 12-2.3]
The owner of every dwelling house, store or other building that
may hereafter be erected within the limits of the Borough shall, within
30 days after the completion thereof or within 30 days after the occupancy
thereof shall begin, whichever event will sooner take place, cause
the proper numbers of such dwelling house, store or other building,
to be placed in figures in a substantial manner in some conspicuous
place on the front part of the dwelling house, store or other building,
so as to be plainly visible from the sidewalk.
[1969 Code § 12-2.4]
To enable the owner of any parcel of real estate to be numbered
and to ascertain the correct number, it shall be the duty of the Board
of Assessors, upon application made to them, to allow the applicant
to inspect the official map, which map shall at all proper times be
open to the inspection of the public at the office of the Board of
Assessors.
[1969 Code § 4-8.1]
No person shall place in any street or sidewalk in the Borough
any article which would tend to obstruct the free passage of pedestrians
and vehicles along the streets or sidewalks. The following are examples
of items which tend to obstruct the free passage of pedestrians and
vehicles, but this enumeration is intended to be typical only and
shall not be construed to be exclusive: merchandise, signs, showcases,
crates and barrels, and other materials or equipment used in connection
with the operation of a trade or business.
[1969 Code § 4-8.2; Ord. No. 04-09 § I; Ord. No. 2017-01]
This section shall not apply to the following:
a.
Obstructions caused by the loading or unloading of merchandise or
equipment to and from vehicles, provided this is done in a manner
which reduces the obstruction to the absolute minimum which is necessary
or unavoidable.
b.
Receptacles for garbage, ashes or refuse lawfully placed on a sidewalk
for collection.
c.
Materials placed on a street or sidewalk in accordance with permission
granted by any other provision of this Revision.
d.
Obstructions caused by the loading or unloading of sand, gravel,
stone, bricks or other materials utilized in the construction of curbs,
sidewalks, driveways or other landscaping work with the following
restrictions:
1.
Materials may be placed at the curbline extending no further into
the street than eight feet from the curb.
2.
Placement of cones, flags, signs, barricades or other warning devices
in accordance with the requirements of the Surf City Police Department.
3.
Notice of work causing materials to be placed in the street must
be provided to the Surf City Police Department 24 hours in advance
of the commencement of the work, except in the case of an emergency.
4.
All materials shall be removed from the street by dusk of the day
in which they were placed. No materials shall remain in the street
overnight unless approval is obtained from the Chief of Police or
his designee.
5.
All street surfaces must be swept upon completion of the work and
any damage to the street surface shall be restored in accordance with
the specifications of the Borough Superintendent.
e.
Open House Signs. Temporary real estate open house directional signs
shall be permitted as follows:
1.
Open house directional signs may be placed out no earlier than 7:00
a.m. the morning of the open house and must be removed no later than
5:00 p.m. on the same day.
2.
Open house directional signs may be placed on the curb at the corner
of the intersection where the open house is being held in accordance
with this paragraph e.
3.
Open house directional signs cannot be placed in any street or on
any sidewalk which would tend to obstruct the free passage of pedestrians
and vehicles, or create a view obstruction or hazard.
4.
Open house directional signs cannot be placed on the Barnegat Avenue
Median or on telephone poles.
5.
Open house directional signs inconsistent with this guideline or
in violation of this paragraph e shall be picked up and returned to
the real estate agent at the Open House with an explanation.
[Ord. No. 77-8 § 2]
The owner, tenant or person in possession of any lands abutting
a sidewalk area shall keep and maintain such sidewalk area at his
own cost and expense, in good condition and state of repair and not
permit such sidewalk to fall into a state of disrepair or to become
overgrown with weeds, debris, or other matter so as to cause an obstruction
of this area.
[Ord. No. 77-8 § 3]
After an investigation of any complaint relative to a violation of this section, or upon his own motion, the Construction Official shall make a written report of the conditions complained of to the Borough Council at their next regular meeting. If the land in question about which the complaint was made is found to be in such condition that a violation of subsection 18-4.1 hereof exists on the land, the Borough Council shall direct the Clerk to notify the owner, tenant, or person in possession of the lands complained of, in writing, either personally or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to take such steps as shall effectively remove such violation from the land, within 10 days after receipt of the notice. The Construction Official shall reinspect the lands in question after the ten-day period expires and report, in writing to the Borough Council at its next regular meeting whether the condition complained of has been abated or remedied.
[Ord. No. 77-8 § 4]
If the owner, tenant or person in possession of the lands in
question fails to abate the condition complained of within 10 days
after receipt of notice, the Construction Official, or other officer
or department head chosen by the Borough Council, shall cause the
condition complained of to be abated and shall certify the cost to
the Borough Council, which shall examine the certification and, if
it is correct, cause the cost as shown thereon to be charged against
the lands. The amount so charged shall become a lien upon the lands
and shall be added to and become a part of the taxes next to be assessed
and levied upon the lands; shall bear interest at the same rate as
taxes; and shall be collected and enforced by the same officer and
in the same manner as taxes.
[Ord. No. 74-7; Ord. No. 04-09 § II; Ord. No. 2005-06 § I; Ord. No. 2005-07 § I; Ord. No. 2011-06; Ord.
No. 2013-08 § 2]
a.
Hereafter, no poured concrete curbs and sidewalks or driveways shall
be constructed or replaced in the Borough except pursuant to a permit
issued by the Construction Official based upon an application, and
such application shall include information showing compliance with
the following requirements:
1.
In the case of streets 100 feet in width, there shall be a twenty-foot
wide curb and sidewalk area on each side, with a radius of 20 feet
at intersection.
2.
In the case of streets 80 feet in width, there shall be a sixteen-foot
wide curb and sidewalk area on each side, with a radius of 16 feet
at intersection.
3.
In the case of streets 70 feet in width, there shall be a fourteen-foot
wide curb and sidewalk area on each side, with a radius of 14 feet
at intersection.
4.
In the case of streets 60 feet in width, there shall be a twelve-foot
wide curb and sidewalk area on each side, with a radius of 12 feet
at intersection.
5.
In the case of streets 50 feet in width, there shall be a ten-foot
wide curb and sidewalk area on each side, with a radius of 10 feet
at intersection.
6.
In the case of streets 40 feet in width, there shall be a five-foot
wide curb and sidewalk area on each side, with a radius of five feet
at intersection.
7.
In the case of streets 36 feet in width, there shall be a 3 1/2-foot
wide curb and sidewalk area on each side with a radius of 3 1/2
feet at intersection.
8.
In the case of streets less than 36 feet in width, the sideline of
the street, also referred to as the right-of-way line, shall be the
curb line.
9.
Provisions shall be made for dropped curbs at all driveway openings,
and shall not exceed 40% of the total curb length of each property,
except on all County Roads where County law applies.
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Driveway may be one continuous opening or may be separated into
two driveway openings by a curb. Should two separate driveways be
utilized, each driveway opening must be a minimum of 10 feet in length.
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b.
In all cases, the alignment and the grade shall be established by
the Borough Engineer, and when necessary in cooperation with the Ocean
County Engineer.
c.
Curbs shall be six inches by 16 inches, sidewalks four feet wide
with nominal thickness of four inches and joints every six lineal
feet. Minimum sidewalk width and elevation shall be maintained at
driveways.
d.
Permanently installed curbs shall be required on all new construction,
construction at or exceeding 50% of the assessed value of the improvement
of the home or at the time of exchange of ownership of said property.
This paragraph shall not apply to municipal streets where no on-street
parking is permitted or provided. This paragraph shall not apply to
any properties where permits have been applied for prior to the effective
date of this paragraph.[1] All curbs shall be constructed in accordance with the
following provisions:
1.
A permit shall be secured from the Zoning Official and alignment
and grade shall be established by the Borough.
2.
All road surfaces shall be restored upon completion of curb construction.
3.
A performance guarantee may be posted with the Borough for curbs
required at the time of exchange of ownership evidencing that all
required curbs will be constructed within 90 days of the date of exchange.
The Borough shall establish the amount of the performance guarantee
which shall be a minimum of twice the cost to actually install said
curb based on prevailing rates. The performance guarantee shall be
held until all required curbs have been constructed in accordance
with Borough regulations. The performance guarantee may be utilized
by the Borough to provide for curb construction should the property
owner fail to install curbing within the required time. Should the
cost to install the curbs be in excess of the bond being held, the
property owner shall be responsible to cover any cost deficit. A waiver
from the requirement for the posting of a performance guarantee may
be granted upon submission of a waiver request to the Zoning Officer
in the event that the structure(s) on the property exchanged are to
be demolished within 90 days from the date of transfer or exchange
of ownership. The transferee or new owner of record shall provide
for the installation of curbs and no Certificate of Occupancy shall
be issued until such time as curbs have been installed in accordance
with the requirements of this section.
4.
The Zoning Officer shall inspect all completed curb construction.
All property owners shall be responsible to construct and repair curbs
in accordance with the current regulations of the Borough.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 04-09, a portion of which
is codified herein as paragraph d, was adopted October 13, 2004.
e.
This section shall not apply to businesses operating in the business
zone of the Borough of Surf City whereby there exists a concrete or
macadam driveway which connects to the existing street. Said area
of connection must be maintained by the property owner so as to ensure
the integrity of the street, which, at a minimum shall not crumble,
break apart and remains pot-hole free.
[Ord. No. 94-6 § 1]
By way of this section, it is hereby defined that the purpose
of public street lights, paid for with taxpayer's money, is to
light only the public right-of-way and public property.
