Edison, NJ Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issued by
- Public Works Director
- Occupied space limit
- 1/3 of lane width
- Permit fee
- $75
- Qualified utilities
- Exempt from per-job fee
Summary
Edison Township requires a written Public Works permit before anyone places building materials or obstructs a street or public place: occupied space is capped at one-third of a vehicular lane, and the permit costs $75.
No person shall encumber or obstruct any street or public place in the Township of Edison by placing therein or thereon any building materials or any articles whatsoever without first obtaining the written permission from the Director of Public Works.
e. The Director of Public Works shall have the power to grant permits to builders and others to occupy space not to exceed one-third (1/3) of the width of a vehicular lane of any street with building material if, in his opinion, the public interest or inconvenience will not suffer thereby. The fee for a permit to occupy the street shall be seventy-five ($75.00) dollars.
f. The Director of the Department of Public Works [supervisor of the Division of Licenses and Permits may issue permits to municipal public bodies without fee.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4904708; v19 updated 2026-03-25; through 03-25-2026).
Full Breakdown
Under § 19-1.1, no person may encumber or obstruct a street or public place with building materials or other articles without first obtaining written permission from the Director of Public Works. The Director may grant permits to occupy up to one-third of a vehicular lane's width for a $75 fee, and excavation or tunneling permits under the same section require a separate application, liability insurance, and a security deposit. Qualified utilities are exempt from the per-job fee schedule but must notify Public Works before excavating.
Violations & Fines
Encroaching on a street or right-of-way without a Public Works permit is a code violation subject to fines under Chapter 19, with each day of noncompliance a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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