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14-1.11 Application for Permit.

a .

Form. Application for a permit shall be made, in writing, on forms to be prescribed and issued by

the superintendent and shall be filed prior to the commencement of any work. The application shall

specify the name and address of the applicant; the specific location and description of the proposed

sidewalk, including its width, length, and depth; and the individual(s) or business entity for whose

benefit the sidewalk is to be made, and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee for the

issuance of the permit as hereinafter set forth. No work may commence by a permittee until the date

set forth in the issued permit, unless previously approved by the superintendent. If the sidewalk

consists of pavers, approval from the beautification commission shall also be required.

b .

Applicant. With the exception of private property owners, all applicants, whether individual or

business entity, must be contractors licensed by the State of New Jersey or agents of a public utility

who will actually be engaged in the performance of the work in order to comply with the

specifications, and for the safety of the public.

c .

Issuance. Sidewalk permits shall be issued once reviewed and approved by the superintendent and,

if applicable, by the beautification commission; provided, however, that no permit shall be issued

until the nonrefundable application fee has been paid.

d .

Fee. The applicant shall pay a non-refundable fee to the township for the sidewalk in the amount of

thirty-five ($35.00) dollars.

e .

Violation and Penalties. Any person or business entity who or which shall violate any of the

provisions of this subsection shall, upon conviction of such violation, be subject to each offense, to

a fine not exceeding five hundred ($500.00) dollars or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30

days, or both.

(Ord. #2557, §1)

20-7 IMPROVEMENTS.

20-7.1 General Design and Provisions.

Prior to the, ranting of final approval, the subdivider shall have installed or shall have furnished

performance guarantees for the ultimate installation of the following:

Sidewalks. The standards, regulations, and requirements for the installation, construction,

reconstruction, and replacement of sidewalks are set forth in subsection 14-1.9 of the township

ordinance.

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