Snow & Sidewalk Clearing: Edison vs New Brunswick
How do snow & sidewalk clearing rules compare between Edison, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ?
Edison, NJ
Middlesex County
Edison Code §19-2 (Chapter 19 Streets and Sidewalks) requires owners, occupants, and tenants of premises abutting a public sidewalk to remove all snow and ice within 12 hours of daylight after the snow falls or ice forms. If removal is impractical due to ice, the sidewalk must be 'thoroughly covered with sand or ashes.' Blocking accessible parking with plowed snow is separately prohibited.
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Middlesex County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Edison | New Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | Edison Code Ch. 19, §19-2 | - |
| Clearance Deadline | 12 daylight hours after snow stops | - |
| Ice Substitute | Sand or ashes (only if removal impractical) | - |
| Accessible Spaces | Cannot pile/plow snow into ADA stalls | - |
| Commercial Liability | Common-law duty of care (Stewart v. 104 Wallace) | - |
| State Authority | N.J.S.A. 40:64-11 (snow-removal liens) | - |
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Edison FAQ
How long do I have to shovel my sidewalk in Edison after a snowstorm?
Edison §19-2 gives you 12 hours of daylight after the snow stops to clear the entire abutting public sidewalk. If the storm ends overnight, the 12-hour clock runs from sunrise. Failure to clear is a Chapter 19 violation and the township can clean up and bill you under N.J.S.A. 40:64-11.
Am I liable if someone slips on my un-cleared Edison sidewalk?
Commercial property owners face direct common-law liability under Stewart v. 104 Wallace Street for sidewalks they failed to maintain. Residential homeowners are largely shielded from third-party slip-and-fall suits under New Jersey common law, but you still face the §19-2 fine and the cost of any township-performed clearance assessed as a lien against your property.
New Brunswick FAQ
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