Galloway Township, NJ Fire Regulations: Brush Clearance (2026)
Key Facts
- Cut within
- 10 ft of any roadway
- Intersection zone
- 25 ft of intersections
- Max height
- 2.5 feet
- Chapter
- Galloway Code Ch. 119
- Max fine
- $2,000
Summary
Galloway Township Code Chapter 119 requires owners and tenants to cut brush, hedges and plant life within 10 feet of any roadway (and within 25 feet of an intersection) to no more than 2.5 feet where needed for public safety.
The owner or tenant of lands lying within the limits of Galloway Township shall keep all brush, hedges and other plant life growing within 10 feet of any roadway and within 25 feet of the intersection of two roadways cut to a height of not more than 2 1/2 feet where it shall be necessary and expedient for the preservation of the public safety.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4814540; v36 updated 2026-03-10; through 03-10-2026).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 119 (Brush, Hedges and Invasive Plants) directs property owners and tenants to keep vegetation trimmed along roadways so sightlines stay clear, a safety concern amplified by Galloway's wildfire-prone Pinelands setting. The Road Foreman determines where cutting is necessary. The same chapter regulates invasive species such as bamboo, requiring barriers to stop their spread onto neighboring public or private property. Beyond roadway brush, the Property Maintenance Code (Chapter 267) lets Code Enforcement address overgrown grass, weeds and debris that create nuisance or fire hazards.
Violations & Fines
Violating the brush article is punishable by a fine of up to $2,000, up to 90 days imprisonment, and/or up to 90 days of community service, per Chapter 119.
Frequently Asked Questions
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