[Adopted 4-12-1976 as Ord. No. 250]
A.
This Article shall be known as the "Driveway Ordinance
of the Township of Boonton, 1976."
B.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions
of this Article shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for
the promotion of the public safety and general welfare. Among other
purposes, the provisions of this Article are intended to minimize
traffic hazards, prevent soil erosion and protect the public rights-of-way.
B.
CURB
DRIVEWAY
FILLETS
In addition to the foregoing referenced definitions,
the following definitions are also applicable to this Article:
A structure comprised of concrete, granite block, bituminous
concrete constructed along the edge of the pavement used for the purpose
of controlling drainage and vehicles.
Land clearance necessary for vehicle access or any improvements
thereon.
A concave junction formed where two surfaces meet and comprised
of the same material of which the driveway is constructed.
[Amended 12-9-1991 by Ord. No. 458]
A.
Submission of application. Any owner of land lying
within the Township of Boonton shall, prior to construction or alteration
of a driveway entering upon an existing public street, road or avenue
in the Township of Boonton or upon a mapped future street or road
right-of-way, apply to the Township for and obtain a permit therefor.
Applications must be submitted in three copies.
B.
Submission of plans. Before issuance of a permit,
there shall be submitted to the Township for approval by it or its
duly authorized agent three copies of the plans for the proposed driveway
showing the following:
(1)
A plot or site plan showing the driveway from the
street or road or public right-of-way upon which it enters, including
comparative elevations, for 50 feet from the edge of the road right-of-way.
(2)
A plan showing the type of storm drainage to be constructed
at the driveway entrance to the street or road: i.e., dish-type gutters,
pipes or culverts, sizes of pipes, culverts and gutters, grades, elevations,
typical cross-sections, construction details and any other information
deemed necessary to the project shall also be shown.
[Amended 11-14-1989 by Ord. No. 423; 10-11-1993 by Ord. No.
488]
Subject to the additional requirements set forth
in § 102-191.2 for driveways exceeding 100 feet in length
or located within 10 feet of an adjoining property, all driveways
to be constructed or altered shall be constructed or altered so as
to meet at least the minimum standards of this Article as follows:
A.
All driveways shall be constructed or altered so as
to slope from the road right-of-way line towards the edge of the existing
pavement or traveled way in accordance with the provisions of this
Article.
B.
All driveways shall be constructed or modified so
that at the point of intersection of the road right-of-way line and
center line of the driveway, the finished grade of the driveway shall
be two inches higher than the crown of the road at the center line.
The driveway gradient shall not exceed 15%. Where a driveway enters
a road, the maximum average gradient shall not exceed 3% for a distance
of 20 feet measured from the road right-of-way line or 30 feet measured
from the edge of the pavement or curbline. Driveways shall have a
minimum width of nine feet to a point of 50 feet from the road right-of-way
and shall have fillets with a minimum radius of four feet installed
where the edge of the driveway intersects the edge of the existing
pavement or traveled way.
C.
All driveways shall be constructed and maintained
in such a manner as to prevent erosion of the soil from them and its
deposition upon the street or road, gutters, catch basins, inlets,
drains or culverts.
D.
All driveways constructed or altered shall be constructed
in such a manner as not to interfere with the drainage along the existing
pavement or traveled way, nor shall runoff from a driveway discharge
beyond an existing ditch onto the traveled way. Where curbs are installed
and no ditch or gutter exists, water may not be discharged more than
two feet beyond the curb. Under no circumstances shall the driveway
be allowed to extend beyond the edge of the existing pavement and
traveled way thereby creating a bump or uneven driving surface on
the pavement or traveled way.
E.
The construction of a properly sized dish-type gutter
will be permitted, provided that the existing gutter flow line will
not be blocked, altered or changed in any manner unless otherwise
approved by the Township Committee or its authorized agent. The installation
of a suitable size pipe or culvert shall be required in the event
that the existing flow line or ditch cannot be crossed with a dish-type
gutter. The size of the pipe or culvert required shall be determined
by the Township Committee or its authorized agent.
F.
All construction within road rights-of-way or on Township
property shall be completed and constructed and installed in the manner
and with standards authorized by the Township Committee or its agent.
[Amended 5-8-1989 by Ord. No. 405]
With each application for a permit for the construction or alteration of a driveway, there shall be paid to the Township of Boonton an application fee as set forth in Chapter 82, Fees.
This Article shall be enforced by the Building
Inspector. It shall be the further duty of the Building Inspector
to investigate any violation or alleged violation of this Article
coming to his attention, whether by complaint of third persons or
from his own personal knowledge or observation. Violations and possible
violations shall be reported monthly to the Public Works Chairman
as designated by the Township Committee.
[Amended 5-8-1989 by Ord. No. 405; 4-9-2007 by Ord. No. 739]
For any and every violation of the provisions of this Article, the owner, contractor or other person or persons interested as lessees, tenants or otherwise in any building, land or premises where such violation has been committed or shall exist and who shall refuse to abate said violation within five days after written notice so to do has been served upon him by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service upon him, shall, for each and every violation, be subject, upon conviction, to the penalties provided in § 1-15 of the Code.
