§ 253-21. Standards for opening existing roads., Article III. Street Openings, Chapter 253. Streets and Sidewalks, Part II. General Legislation, Code of Ordinances, Buena Vista

Off-street rights-of-way restoration specifications.

(1)

Fill.

(a)

Fill shall be clean with no organic content and free of roots, stumps, asphalt and foreign objects. "Fill" shall be defined as meeting the requirements of Section 204, Borrow Excavation, of the NJDOT Standard Specifications.

(b)

Fill shall be compacted by vibratory equipment or rolling equipment, where appropriate and as necessary to ensure that the original grade is obtained.

(2)

Surface.

(a)

In the case of a trench or opening in an earth shoulder, the applicant shall restore the top four inches of the trench with topsoil. The area shall then be fertilized, seeded and mulched in accordance with current regulations as set forth by the Cape Atlantic Soil Conservation District.

(b)

In case where the shoulder material consists of gravel, the applicant shall replace the material with eight inches soil aggregate, Type 1-5. The gravel shall be properly graded and compacted to promote surface runoff of stormwater.

Bituminous concrete street restoration specifications.

(1)

Fill.

(a)

Trenches shall be backfilled in layers not to exceed 12 inches, and a mechanical tamper must be used. Should there be a deficiency of material, additional backfill material shall be supplied. Whenever the Township Engineer or his duly authorized representative shall deem the material unsatisfactory for backfill, the permittee shall provide acceptable material for the backfill.

(b)

Fill shall be clean with no organic content and free of roots, stumps, asphalt, etc. Clay material shall not be considered acceptable.

(c)

Ninety-five percent compaction shall be provided in fill areas through:

[1]

One foot over underground utilities and hand tamping.

[2]

One-foot lifts individually compacted by hand or mechanical tamping.

(2)

Gravel. Gravel shall be installed 10 inches thick. The gravel shall consist of compact soil aggregate, Type 1-5. The use of a recycled asphalt product (RAP) or recycled concrete product may be substituted for the soil aggregate as long as it meets the NJDOT requirements for 1-5 materials. The Township Engineer may, at his discretion, submit samples of the soil aggregate for a gradation analysis, with the cost of said analysis to be borne by the applicant.

(3)

Temporary restoration.

(a)

Oil and stone roadways. For openings in oil and stone roadways, the temporary restoration required will consist of the installation of six inches of soil aggregate, Type 1-5, to a level 2 1/2 inches below the level of the adjacent paved surfaces. A two-inch minimum depth of stabilized base course, Mix I-2, shall be placed on the base material to a level 1/2 inch below the adjacent paved surfaces.

(b)

Asphalt roadways.

[1]

Less than 100 square feet.

[a]

For openings in asphalt roadways that are less than 100 square feet, the temporary restoration will consist of the installation of six inches of soil aggregate, Type I-5, to a level of seven inches below the level of the adjacent paved surfaces. A four-inch lift of stabilized base course, Mix I-2, followed by a one-inch lift of a sand release layer and a two-inch lift of stabilized base course shall be installed to grade.

[b]

These temporary surfaces shall be left in place for a period of not less than 30 days to allow sufficient settlement to occur. Should settlement continue to be inadequate, the Township Engineer shall determine when the work is acceptable for final restoration. The permittee shall be responsible for all maintenance deemed necessary by the Township Engineer until such time as the final restoration is completed.

[2]

Greater than 100 square feet.

[a]

For openings in asphalt roadways that are greater than 100 square feet, the temporary restoration will consist of the installation of six inches of soil aggregate, Type I-5, to a level six inches below the level of the adjacent paved surfaces. A six-inch lift of stabilized base course, Mix I-2, shall then be installed to grade.

[b]

(4)

Final restoration.

(a)

Oil and stone roadways. The permittee shall complete the final restoration in oil and stone roadways by capping the existing stabilized base course with a one-inch lift of bituminous concrete surface course, Mix I-5, to a level even with the adjacent paved surfaces. A clean, straight edge shall be obtained prior to the placement of surface course, and all edges shall be prepared with a tack coat.

(b)

Asphalt roadways.

[1]

Less than 100 square feet. For openings less than 100 square feet, the final restoration will involve the removal of the two inches of stabilized base and the sand release layer. All edges shall be saw cut beyond the actual trench width disturbed to produce a clean edge, and said edges shall be prepared with an asphaltic tack coat. A three-inch lift of bituminous concrete surface course, Mix I-5, shall then be placed to a level even with the existing road grade.

[2]

Greater than 100 square feet.

[a]

For openings greater than 100 square feet, the trenches shall be milled to a depth of two inches to a distance at least six inches beyond the actual trench width to produce a clean edge. All edges shall be coated with an asphaltic tack coat prior to a two-inch lift of bituminous concrete surface course, Mix I-5, being placed to a level even with the existing road grade.

[b]

No surface water shall be entrapped or ponded on the resurfaced areas. If any ponding occurs, the permittee will be responsible for performing whatever remedial action is required by the Township Engineer.

General restoration specifications.

(1)

Whenever required by the Township Engineer, pipes for making opposite side hookups shall be driven or bored under the paved portion of the road or street without disturbing the surface.

(2)

Road openings and/or trenches involving unusual or special conditions shall be restored in accordance with and pursuant to the direction of the Township Engineer or his representative.

(3)

All damage done to adjacent elements of the street, curbs, walks, catch basins, storm drains, landscaping, grass area, etc., shall be immediately repaired by the applicant.

(4)

All work shall be done with care and in a workmanlike manner.

(5)

The temporary restoration must be completed prior to the opening becoming greater than 400 feet in length. In no case shall the permittee be allowed to open a length greater than 400 feet without performing temporary restoration. In addition, no trenches shall be left open over the weekend or during any holiday period.

(6)

If the work done by the permittee or the sum of all permittees on a given roadway disturbs greater than 40% of the existing roadway, the permittee(s) will be required to perform a two-inch minimum surface course overlay for the full width of the road to the total length disturbed.

(7)

In lieu of the requirement of final paving of any road opening, the Township may require the applicant to contribute the cost of final paving to the Township based on an engineer's estimate of the improvement. If the Township decides to accept money in lieu of final paving, the permittee will be relieved of any responsibility for final paving of the roadway, and the Township shall use the money contributed to complete all surface restorations that are deemed necessary by the Township Engineer. The permittee may also petition the Township Committee for the Township to accept the responsibility of final paving if it so desires.

(8)

The applicant must keep the work area clean each day. The applicant must sweep the surrounding road surface to control dust, mud, dirt, etc. The permittee shall also adhere to all requirements of the Cape Atlantic Soil Conservation District at all times. If the applicant does not comply, the Township will perform the cleanup and act on the performance bond for the cost.

(9)

Upon completion of the work, the applicant will request a final inspection by the Township Engineer. If the work is completed in a satisfactory manner, notification of satisfactory completion will be sent to the Township Clerk. Upon receipt of this notification and receipt of the required maintenance guaranty, the performance guaranty will be returned by the Township Clerk, where and when applicable.

(10)

In any case where the contractor has not complied with these regulations to the satisfaction of the Township Engineer or his representative, the Engineer, without notice, may cause the work to be done, and the cost shall be deducted from the performance bond made by the applicant.

Specifications for opening streets under a moratorium.

(1)

If it is necessary to open a street subject to a moratorium as defined under § 253-14B, the permittee shall be required to complete final pavement restoration for the full width of the road to a distance of 100 feet beyond the area of the openings.

(2)

The distances in either direction of the opening will be determined by the Township Engineer based on the proximity to other roadways or utility concerns. In most cases, final pavement restoration will encompass 50 feet in both directions of the opening for a full width of the existing road. The Township Engineer may allow resurfacing to the center line of the road only if the opening is completed within one lane and does not involve disturbance across the center line.

(3)

Temporary and final pavement restoration shall be completed in the same method as indicated in § 253-12B, except that milling will entail the full length and width that must be repaved.

(4)

Opening streets under a hardship condition as defined in § 253-12B will require the same final pavement restoration as indicated in this section, subject to review by the Township Committee. The Township Committee may, at its discretion, waive these requirements under hardship conditions.