N.J. Admin. Code § 16:47-7.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 16:47-7.2 - General restrictions

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 27:7-26, the Department will not permit openings in newly constructed or resurfaced State highways for a period of five years after the construction or resurfacing, without the consent of the Commissioner. This restriction does not apply to the construction of driveways. If openings are allowed, the lot or site owner shall be required to mill and resurface the section of roadway to the limits and standards established by the Department.

(b) Border areas shall be kept clear of buildings, sales exhibits, signs, parking areas, service equipment, and appurtenances. The Department will not be responsible for maintenance or replacement of any such appurtenances within the State highway ROW, whether authorized by permit or not.

(c) The provisions of N.J.A.C. 16:41, Highway Occupancy Permits, shall apply to:

1. The use of State highway ROW for any private purpose or uses associated with private purpose, including, but not limited to, lighting, sprinklers, or landscaping structures;

2. Trimming or removal of trees, shrubbery, or any other vegetation within the State highway ROW, in conjunction with an access permit, and shall not be authorized unless specified in the access permit; and

3. The placement, maintenance, or display of any unauthorized traffic control device which could be mistaken for an official traffic control device, which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic control device.

(d) All roadside signs or outdoor advertising signage shall comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 16:41C, Roadside Sign Control and Outdoor Advertising.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:47-7.2

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 1534(b), effective 7/16/2018