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Borough of Rockaway, NJ
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Part II General Legislation
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Chapter 217 Streets and Sidewalks
Chapter 217
Streets and Sidewalks
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rockaway as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Uniform construction codes — See Ch.
115
.
Housing — See Ch.
159
.
Land development — See Chs.
169
through
172
.
Property maintenance — See Ch.
197
.
Sewers — See Ch.
213
.
Water — See Ch.
247
.
Article I
Obstructions
§ 217-1
Removal of weeds and impediments.
§ 217-2
(Reserved)
§ 217-3
Plant life and objects near roadways.
§ 217-4
Disturbing soil in streets and public grounds.
Article II
Naming Streets
§ 217-5
Adoption of street map; amendments.
§ 217-6
Establishing or changing names.
§ 217-7
Signs required; specifications; location.
§ 217-8
Installation of signs; guideposts.
Article III
Excavations
§ 217-9
Definitions.
§ 217-10
Permit required.
§ 217-11
Permit application.
§ 217-12
Processing of application.
§ 217-13
Regulations and restrictions.
§ 217-14
Performance guarantees; insurance requirements.
§ 217-15
Deviations from plans; correction of violations.
§ 217-16
Exemption.
§ 217-17
Disturbance of monuments unlawful.
§ 217-18
Excavated materials; guarding of excavations.
§ 217-19
Property lines and easements.
§ 217-20
Removal of debris from site.
§ 217-21
Protection of watercourses, drains and sewers.
§ 217-22
Tunnels.
§ 217-23
Excavations in or under sidewalks.
§ 217-24
Emergencies.
§ 217-25
Liability of Borough.
§ 217-26
Enforcement officer designated.
§ 217-27
Violations and penalties.
§ 217-27.1
Five-year moratorium following paving.
Article IV
Streets
§ 217-28
Definitions.
§ 217-29
Comprehensive plan required.
§ 217-30
Contents of comprehensive plan.
§ 217-31
Comprehensive plan to comply with state law.
§ 217-32
Separate map required; contents; scale.
§ 217-33
Effect of plan approval.
§ 217-34
Installation to be made prior to construction of roadway pavement; trenches.
§ 217-35
Easements.
§ 217-36
Dead-end streets.
§ 217-37
Minimum right-of-way width.
§ 217-38
Maintenance bond.
§ 217-39
Supervision of construction work; cost of inspection.
§ 217-40
Materials and appurtenances; tabulation and inspection.
§ 217-41
Subgrade.
§ 217-42
Embankments.
§ 217-43
Drainage.
§ 217-44
Base course.
§ 217-45
Penetration course.
§ 217-46
First application of bitumen and stone.
§ 217-47
Second application of bitumen and stone.
§ 217-48
Final application.
§ 217-49
Driveways.
§ 217-50
Affidavit required prior to street acceptance.
Article V
Sidewalks and Curbs
§ 217-51
Purpose.
§ 217-52
Necessity of permit; damage to curbs and sidewalks.
§ 217-53
Construction and maintenance standards.
§ 217-54
Restoration of site; cleanup.
§ 217-55
Responsibility for new sidewalk construction; proper maintenance and repair for existing sidewalks.
§ 217-56
Permit required; fee; appeals.
§ 217-57
Sidewalk repair and maintenance; costs to become lien.
§ 217-58
Sidewalk inspection; repair and maintenance policy.
§ 217-59
Enforcement authority; violations and penalties.
Article VI
Removal of Snow, Ice and Other Obstructions
§ 217-60
Removal of snow, ice and other obstructions from sidewalks.
§ 217-61
Depositing snow on public streets prohibited.
§ 217-62
Blocking of handicapped parking spaces prohibited.
§ 217-63
Removal of snow and ice from private roads and driveways.
§ 217-64
Removal of snow, ice or obstructions at the expense of property owners; lien on property; Borough not held liable.
§ 217-65
Violations and penalties.
§ 217-65.1
Clearance of fire hydrants.
Article VII
Public Roadways
§ 217-66
Roadway vacation policy and procedure.
Article VIII
Traffic Control Standards and Requirements for Construction and Road Repairs
§ 217-67
Purpose.
§ 217-68
Adoption of standards.
§ 217-69
Preconstruction meetings.
§ 217-70
Hazardous conditions.
§ 217-71
Hours of road work.
§ 217-72
Road closings and detours.
§ 217-73
Police traffic directors/off-duty law enforcement officers.
§ 217-74
Authority to stop work.
§ 217-75
Site preparation.
§ 217-76
Payment for services rendered by off-duty law enforcement officers.
§ 217-77
Insurance for off-duty law enforcement officers.
§ 217-78
Indemnification and hold harmless.
§ 217-79
Notification of agencies.
§ 217-80
Violations and penalties.