Woodbridge, NJ Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Permitting authority
- Township Director of Public Works
- Permit term
- Up to 30 days, extendable
- Liability insurance
- $100,000/person, $300,000/accident
- Property damage insurance
- $25,000/accident, $50,000 aggregate
- Base fee
- $25-$50 or 10% of escrow
- Minimum street width kept open
- Two-thirds of pavement
- Minimum pedestrian path
- 4 feet clear width
Summary
Woodbridge bars anyone from obstructing, encumbering or occupying a public street, highway or sidewalk without a written street obstruction permit from the Director of Public Works. Construction equipment, material storage and staging on the right-of-way all require the same permit, insurance and fee before work starts.
No person shall obstruct, encumber or occupy, in any manner for any purpose whatsoever, any public street, highway or sidewalk area without first obtaining therefor from the Director a written permit for street obstruction. The use and operation of construction machinery or equipment in connection with building operations, when such machinery or equipment obstructs, encumbers or occupies any portion of a public street, highway or sidewalk area, shall not be allowed unless a written permit for street obstruction has first been obtained from the Director. However, a permit will not be required for a sidewalk bridge where a permit has been obtained from the Township Construction Code Division of the Department of Planning and Development.
Full Breakdown
1, no person may obstruct, encumber or occupy any public street, highway or sidewalk area, including with construction machinery, without first getting a written permit from the Director. A sidewalk bridge is exempt only if a separate permit was already issued by the Construction Code Division. 2). 3). 4). 7). 10).
Violations & Fines
Violating any part of Chapter 25 is punishable under the Township's general penalty, Code § 1-5.1: up to a $2,000 fine, 90 days in the county jail, or 90 days of community service, with each day of a continuing violation counted as a separate offense (§ 25-1.13). Separately, exceeding the permitted obstruction area lets the Director demand added escrow, and failing to pay is grounds for the Director to revoke the permit outright (§ 25-6.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to put a dumpster or scaffolding on a Woodbridge sidewalk?
How much insurance does a Woodbridge obstruction permit require?
Can I still load a delivery truck at the curb without a permit?
What happens if I take up more street than my permit allows?
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