N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-8.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 19:4-8.12 - Sidewalks

(a) Sidewalks shall be provided and maintained along public streets on which a property fronts, subject to the approval of the appropriate governmental entity having jurisdiction.

(b) Where possible, sidewalks shall be located parallel to the public street and shall connect to existing sidewalks on adjacent properties.

(c) The minimum sidewalk width shall be four feet. Where a sidewalk abuts a curb or the edge of pavement, the minimum width shall be six feet. Sidewalks shall conform to the minimum design criteria required by the NJ UCC Barrier Free Subcode, N.J.A.C. 5:23-7.

(d) Sidewalks shall be constructed of either four-inch-thick concrete, concrete pavers, or other appropriate material. Sidewalks shall be designed to meet the conditions of the sub-grade material and the proposed loads.

(e) The area between the sidewalk and the edge of pavement or curb shall be landscaped.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-8.12

Amended by R.2009 d.40, effective 1/20/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 4696(a), 41 N.J.R. 624(b).
In (c), inserted the last sentence.