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.
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.
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.
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