As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
STREET
A cartway or such area as exists between curblines and actually
used or intended to be used for the movement of vehicular traffic.
It is hereby certified by the Municipal Council
of the City of Clifton that for the purpose of issuing building permits
in accordance with and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55-1.39, all streets presently existing in the City of Clifton
are deemed to be suitably improved to the satisfaction of the governing
body as adequate in respect to public health, safety and general welfare.
It is hereby further certified by the Municipal
Council of the City of Clifton that for the purpose of issuing building
permits in accordance with and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55-1.39, all
streets which hereafter come into existence in the City of Clifton
are deemed to be suitably improved to the satisfaction of the governing
body as adequate in respect to public health, safety, and general
welfare if such street is either improved by the City of Clifton or
is improved or constructed by any person, firm or corporation in accordance
with specifications prepared by and on file with the City Engineer
and which specifications have been approved by the Municipal Council.
This article shall not in any way affect any
requirement concerning the improvement or construction of curbs and
sidewalks, and the requirement for the improvement or construction
of curbs and sidewalks or the assurance of such improvement or construction
of curbs and sidewalks shall continue in effect as heretofore; nor
shall this article affect the right of the City of Clifton to hereafter
permanently improve any street in the City of Clifton and to assess
for such improvement as provided by law.