2924-25 Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 20 Sections 1.1 et seq.- Revised 04292025 (002).pdf

Township of West Orange, NJ 1 1 Editor's Note: The power to regulate excavation and construction in the public streets is contained in N.J.S.A. 40:67-1. The power to provide specifications for street and sidewalk construction is part of the general Police power, contained in N.J.S.A. 40:69A-29, 30. 2924-25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 20, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, AND SUBSECTIONS 20-1 ET SEQ OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY that Chapter 20, Sections 1.1 et seq. of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange be and are hereby amended as follows: I. PURPOSE: The purpose of this ordinance is to amend and supplement Chapter 20, Section 1.1 et seq. of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (the “Township Code”). II. CHAPTER 20, SECTION 1.1 et seq. SHALL BE AND HEREBY IS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING: §20-1.1 et seq BE AND HEREBY AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED AS FOLLOWS: § 20-1. EXCAVATIONS.1 § 20-1.1. Permit Required. [1972 Code § 22-1.1; amended 2-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2635-21 ] No person shall open, dig up, or excavate any street or sidewalk, or any portion thereof for the purpose of connecting any pipe or conduit pipe with a water or gas main, or for any other purpose whatsoever, unless the applicant shall first obtain a permit from the Municipal Engineer. § 20-1.2. Provisions of Permit; Procedures; Fees. [1972 Code § 22-1.2; Ord. No. 729-84 § 3; Ord. No. 1328-95 § 4; amended 2-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2635-21 ] a. The permit shall be in writing, signed by the Township Engineer or his/her representative and shall include: 1. A description of the work to be performed. 2. A reason for said work. 3. The street address including the nearest cross streets where the excavation is to be made. 4. A plan or sketch in proper scale indicating the size and location of the proposed openings which shall include: a. The distance in feet from the nearest intersection and from the nearest curb line; b. The dimensions of the opening including length and width; c. The existing parking restrictions. 5. The start and estimated completion dates. 6. The type of pavement to be opened.