N.J. Admin. Code § 5:21-4.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 5:21-4.5 - Sidewalks and graded areas

(a) Sidewalks and/or graded areas shall be required, depending on road classification and intensity of development, in accordance with the requirements set forth in Table 4.3 in N.J.A.C. 5:21-4.2.

(b) Sidewalks shall be provided where graded areas are specified in Table 4.3 when the conditions described in (b)1 or 2 below exist:

1. The minimum lot size in the development is smaller than one acre; and

i. The development or project is located within 2,500 feet of a train station, public or school bus route;

ii. The development or project is located within 2,500 feet of an existing recreational, business or retail use or a site where such use is permitted by existing zoning; or

iii. Where the proposed streets connect to or extend existing streets which have sidewalks on both sides; or

2. The minimum lot size in the development is smaller than two acres and the development is located within two miles of a school.

(c) Notwithstanding (b)1 and 2 above, sidewalks shall only be required on one side of rural streets or rural lanes and shall not be required in alleys.

(d) Sidewalks shall be placed parallel to the street, as shown in the street profile figures, unless an exception has been permitted to preserve topographical or natural features, or if required to provide visual interest, or unless the applicant shows that an alternative pedestrian system provides safe and convenient circulation (for example, in planned development).

(e) Sidewalks along streets with nonparallel parking shall be placed parallel to the street, and shall be placed so that sidewalks do not lead pedestrians between parked vehicles and the traveled way. This subsection shall not apply to driveways.

(f) Pedestrian-way easements at least 10-feet wide may be required by the municipal approving authority through the center of blocks more than 600-feet long. In providing circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping, adjoining residential areas, or other community facilities, the municipality shall consider and may require pedestrian-way easements.

(g) Sidewalk width shall be four feet; wider widths may be necessary near pedestrian generators and employment centers. Where sidewalks abut the curb and cars overhang the sidewalk, widths shall be six feet. In high-density residential areas when sidewalks abut the curb, a sidewalk/graded area of at least six feet in width shall be required.

(h) Sidewalks and graded areas shall be constructed according to the specifications set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:21-4.18.

ILLUSTRATIONS OF STREET LAYOUTS FOLLOW:

Note: The individual components shown in the non-travel-way portion of the right-of-way such as utility areas, sidewalks, and graded areas are indicated for illustrative purposes only. Municipalities may vary the placement and dimensions of these individual items, depending on utility company requirements and local practice and preferences. In addition, items such as shade trees may be accommodated within the total right-of-way widths indicated for each street type. Several street types are not illustrated because of the limited or various, as the case may be, design possibilities.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 5:21-4.5

Administrative correction.
See: 29 N.J.R. 1296(a).
Amended by R.1999 d.374, effective 11/1/1999 (operative May 1, 2000).
See: 31 N.J.R. 477(a), 31 N.J.R. 3259(a).
Public Notice: Special area standards.
See: 33 N.J.R. 897(a).
Amended by R.2002 d.399, effective 12/16/2002.
See: 34 N.J.R. 2615(a), 34 N.J.R. 4412(a).
Rewrote (b)1; added new (e); recodified former (e) through (g) as new (f) through (h); added Illustrations 13 and 14.
Public Notice: Notice regarding the Publication of two Notices of Adoption in the December 16, 2002 N.J.R..
See: 34 N.J.R. 4343(a), 4412(a), 35 N.J.R. 219(b).
Public Notice: Notice of Public Hearing and Recommended Special Area Standards for Street Design within the TDR Receiving Area of Chesterfield Township, Burlington County.
See: 35 N.J.R. 4132(a).
Amended by R.2004 d.35, effective 1/20/2004.
See: 35 N.J.R. 3981(a), 36 N.J.R. 447(a).
In (h), amended Illustrations 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 14 (of 14).